1. VALUE OF PTA

2. AMERICAN VALUES Strong, close family ties Learning as a lifelong priority Parents as the most influential in teaching values

3. WHY MANY PEOPLE JOIN PTA Direct benefit to my child Benefits to other children Role modeling for children Improved home/school relationship Family engagement activities

4. PTA VALUE TO FAMILIES Provides networking opportunities Provides free parent education programs Keeps families informed Provides resources, links, articles on timely topics Provides opportunities for participation at school and at PTA events

5. PTA VALUE TO FAMILIES Provides volunteer opportunities Gives parents a voice in issues Provides opportunities for professional development Provides a forum for contribution of ideas Provides answers Offers a way to contribute to the community

6. PTA MEMBER DISCOUNTED BENEFITS

7. PTA VALUE TO CHILDREN “PTA is when parents, teachers, and students think of ideas that can help the school.” - Sara, 5 th grade

8. PTA VALUE TO CHILDREN Increases academic success Focuses on what students need Develops children’s confidence in expressing self through Reflections entries Provides enrichment activities and programs Develops more informed families Conveys philosophy that adults believe education is important

9. PTA VALUE TO CHILDREN Offers supplemental equipment/supplies Provides additional support with reading and tutoring Recruits field trip chaperones Increases attention from adults Improves safety on campus Provides strength in advocating for all children

10. PTA VALUE TO SCHOOL “A strong and collaborative PTA on any campus is an absolute necessity in today’s public schools. Show me a high performing school and I’ll show you a well-informed and engaged parent teacher association.” - Dr. Walter Jackson, Principal Alief Taylor High School

11. PTA VALUE TO SCHOOL Conveys parents’ support of school Leverages volunteer power Provides scholarships for teachers Provides opportunities to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for teachers

12. PTA VALUE TO SCHOOL Improves school resources Enhances curriculum Develops a cohesive family/school team Demonstrates appreciation for teachers

13. PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA) Organized usually at the high school level Includes students in the decision-making process Allows student members to serve on the board

14. PTA/PTSA VALUE TO STUDENT MEMBERS “PTSA is an organization to bridge the parents, students and teachers together. One of the main things that makes the PTSA great is it provides an opportunity for the students to be heard and allows them to express their needs and concerns through a student representative.” – Nicholas Nakamura High School Senior

15. PTA/PTSA VALUE TO STUDENT MEMBERS Offers opportunities for volunteer hours and community service Develops social skills Develops public speaking skills Provides for personal growth and development Teaches how to plan and implement programs

16. PTA/PTSA VALUE TO STUDENT MEMBERS Provides way to interact with faculty, parents, students Teaches students about advocacy Teaches students about conflict resolution Teaches students about parliamentary procedure Enables students to make a difference!

17. PTA VALUE TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS Provides opportunity to support community Places business in front of potential customers Offers tax deductible contributions Encourages partnering on events Enables investment in the future Creates opportunities to fulfill community needs

18. Texas PTA www.txpta.org 1-800-TALKPTA