PTA & Common Sense Media – Parent Education Award

For Digital Literacy and Citizenship Programs ($500)

Applications Due – March 1

Purpose – The PTA & Common Sense Media – Parent Education Award recognizes unit, council and district PTAs for implementing model Parent Education Programs that:
  • Engage and inform parents and families on digital literacy and citizenship (eg. privacy, cyberbullying)
  • Raise awareness on media/ Internet issues affecting children's health, safety and development
  • Empower students to be safe, respectful and responsible in our 24/7 digital world
  • Use Common Sense Media (CSM) resources

Recognitions and Prizes – The award-winning PTA receives:

  • $500 for implementing a model program on digital literacy and citizenship using Common Sense Media resources
  • Recognition certificate
  • Letters of congratulations from California State PTA and Common Sense Media
Application Tips – Tell us about your program by completing the application form online. When completing the form:
  • Use no more than 2 pages (total) for your responses to the 4 questions o Attach program materials to show it took place – flyers, handouts, news article

The award winning PTA will be notified in March and a check ($500) sent to the PTA president. If you have questions, please contact: memberservices@capta.org

Download the application: PTA & Common Sense Media – Parent Education Award