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Running Your PTA/PTSA

The Comprehensive Guide for PTA Leaders and Members

The Communicator

The Communicator - July 2007

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Table of Contents

Bylaws Committee

Did You Know? [pdf]
What is a Parliamentarian? [pdf]
Sample PTA Calendar [pdf]

Communications Commission

Web Wise Kids [pdf]

Health Commission

Information . . . Dental Check-Ups [pdf]
Snack Foods Guideline Recommendations [pdf]

Leadership Commission

Be a Good President from the Start! [pdf]
Collaboration & Decision Making [pdf]
Creating A Positive Leadership Climate [pdf]
Easy Goal Writing [pdf]
Elements of a Written Goal [pdf]
PTA Meetings [pdf]
PTA Program Planning Fundamentals [pdf]
Respecting Differences – National PTA [pdf]
Responsibilities of a PTA Board Member [pdf]
Reward Results, NOT Activities [pdf]
Sample Meeting Agenda [pdf]
Seven Reasons to Plan [pdf]
Strategies of a Successful Leader [pdf]
Strong Presidents Delegate [pdf]
Transition [pdf]
Take a Look at Your PTA [pdf]
Team Building [pdf]
Top Qualities of an Effective Leader [pdf]
Working with Administrators [pdf]
Plan & Work Together [pdf]

Legislation Team

Arts Education Resources [pdf]
California State PTA Legislative Agenda [pdf]
School Survey – Arts Education Program [pdf]

Member Services Commission

Toolkit Nuts & Bolts for New PTA Officers [pdf]
Toolkit Nuts & Bolts for New PTA Officers - Spanish [pdf]
Resources for PTA Leaders [pdf]

Membership Committee

Membership Makes a Difference [pdf]
PTA Membership . . . Is as easy as A-B-C. [pdf]
District & Council Membership Incentives [pdf]
Checklist: Your Back-To-School Membership Drive [pdf]
Barriers or Roadblocks to Involvement [pdf]
Guidelines for a Good Invitation Letter [pdf]
Membership, Diversity/Inclusion and OMDR [pdf]

Parent Involvement Commission

101 Ways to Praise Kids [pdf]
How Father Friendly is Your PTA? [pdf]
Preparing for the First Day of School [pdf]
"First Day Jitters" [pdf]
Parent Involvement: What PTA Can Do [pdf]
Parent Involvement: What PTA Can Do (Spanish) [pdf]
Tips for Getting More Involved in My Child's School [pdf]
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