In Focus: Men and Student Success With the increased involvement of men—including single fathers, noncustodial dads, homeschooling dads, custodial grandparents and other concerned relatives—in their students’ education, there is a greater need for male parent support. Research shows that when fathers and father figures are engaged in children’s education, student grades and test scores improve,…
Register Now! Voting Delegate Eligibility – What You Need to Know All Florida PTA members are welcomed to attend. If your local PTA has submitted membership dues to the state by May 1, you’re eligible to attend as a voting delegate. The annual convention is where important decisions are made for Florida PTA—it’s our highest…
Yvonne Johnson is the 58th president of National PTA and serves to support the mission and vision of PTA on behalf of all children. She is committed to being intentional with PTA’s effort to be more inclusive, diverse and equitable and will focus the association on strengthening family and school partnerships. Yvonne’s top priorities is…
There are many fundraising companies available to your local PTA unit. Many of these companies attend the Florida PTA Leadership Convention, where you can meet with them to discuss all options available to you, if you select them as your fundraising company. Remember one board cannot encumber another board to any contract. When developing or…
Membership Cards Membership cards are printed by each individual member through MemberHub. Please visit our MemberHub page and if you have further questions, please contact membership.data@floridapta.org. PTA Store The Florida PTA Store has hundreds of different items including fashionable apparel styles, membership supplies, thoughtful gift items, useful meeting accessories and much more. Whether you are…
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS The purpose of the nominating committee is to recognize and seek qualified nominees for the elected leadership of the PTA. The members of the committee, therefore, have a tremendous influence on the future of the PTA and should be selected carefully. NOMINATING COMMITTEE BASICS The nominating committee is the only PTA committee…
Every year, Florida PTA offers several awards and certificates to recognize PTA/PTSA achievement. Consider applying for awards to bring recognition to your unit’s programs, or to individuals making a difference in your community. Every local unit PTA/PTSA and County Council is encouraged to apply for any and all awards listed below. If you need additional…
National PTA has many great elearing courses to assist you in running your PTA. Visit their website for more information. National PTA Awards: Throughout the year, National PTA offers awards or grants to honor or support PTAs as they: engage families, support student success, improve the health and safety of students and families, increase access to arts education or celebrate advocacy…
Whether you are a just-elected leader or a longtime officer, we’re here to help you with services developed by — and for — PTA volunteers and leaders just like you. We have tax-filing support to offer assistance, step-by-step filing instructions, tools and forms. When your bylaws need changing, the instructions help keep your PTA up-to-date…
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE of the FLORIDA PTA National, state and local PTA are connected—forming a nationwide network of members, working for every child, with one voice. Both National PTA and Florida PTA, as directed by their respective board of directors, provide leadership, programs, support, and resources to its members at all levels of our state association.…