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Here is the best tool for Principals with PTA's or considering chartering a
PTA
Principals
and PTA 2006 - 2007 and if you still have questions please
call our state office at the above number.
A
Special Invitation For Principals to Attend
The 68th Annual Nevada PTA
Convention
April 24-26
at Sam’s Town in Las Vegas.
You are cordially invited to participate and attend The Nevada PTA Convention.
April 24, 25 on Thursday and Friday we offer a variety of workshops such as
Gang Awareness, Highlighting PTA and PTO differences, and PTA Programs to name
just a few that could address many issues you are facing at your school.
Saturday we offer an Exhibitors Expo free to the general public with some of the
top fundraising companies from around the United States. Workshops are free to
all School Administrators with School District identification. Reservations for
meals may be made through the Nevada PTA office for a small fee. Please consider
sending someone from your school parent group, or school administration. For
more information about our convention or chartering PTA at your school please
contact the Nevada PTA office at 702-258-7885 or visit our website
www.nevadapta.org
Defining
the PTA Difference
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The term “PTA” is
commonly used to describe any parent group, and many parents, teachers and
administrators are unaware of the differences between PTA and other parent
groups.
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PTA is a not for profit organization and the nation’s original and
premier parent involvement group in schools.
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PTA has more than 23,000 local units and nearly 6 million members.
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PTA units are supported by a national and state structure that
provides valuable information, resources, and training.
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PTA believes that parents are more than fundraisers.
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PTA works with parents to advocate for proper funding, leadership,
and instruction for all schools and school districts
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Chartered PTA units are 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations.
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Local PTA’s are eligible for discounted insurance for events not
covered by their school.
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PTA provides a free data collection system for parent involvement
in schools and advocacy.
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PTA membership is open to anyone who cares about children and
schools.
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PTA bridges the gap between home, schools, and communities to help
children succeed academically and personally.
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PTA national and state programs are free, user friendly, and
created with leading experts on topics important to PTA members
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Building Successful Partnerships Presenters, programs, and materials that strengthen parent
involvement.
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Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification. A program that recognizes schools for successful parent
involvement practices.
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Reflections Program, An annual program that allows youth to express themselves through
the arts.
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Three for Me. A volunteer program that encourages parents to volunteer three
hours per year in their children’s school.
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Carry the Card, A member benefit program offering discounts to our members.
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PTA fundraising Essentials, published annually, is filled with
ideas and resources to help PTAs organize fundraising activities to support
their initiatives.
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