MAY 4 & 5 CONVENTION CONFERENCES

PLEASE NOTE: (*) Indicates suggested conference for the new or inexperienced PTA leader. (Spanish translation) indicates those conferences that will be translated from English into Spanish in small groups in the rear of the room.

NOTA: (*) Indica conferencias sugeridas para el líder de PTA nuevo o sin experiencia. (Traducción al Español) indica que esas conferencias seran traducidas del inglés al Español en grupos pequeños en la parte trasera de la sala.

Conference Session 1

Tuesday, May 4, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

101* LEADERSHIP TOOLS FOR NEW PRESIDENTS

(Repeats: #701 & #301)

A must for the unit president elect! Learn and review the basics of PTA policies, procedures and regulations. Learn new ideas for unit management, with an emphasis on goal setting. PTA timelines, job descriptions, resources, and meeting preparation information will be covered.(This conference will last for three hours, do not choose a second session on this day)

102 DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH

(Repeats: #302)

Learn the importance of cultural diversity and making it a PTA strength. Panel will share different perspectives, from being a teacher in the classroom to the goals and visions of the California State PTA and the National PTA.

103 ADVANCED (2nd YEAR) PRESIDENTS

(Repeats: #303)

As a second year president, you know there is still more to learn and share. Join other second year presidents and develop your PTA leadership skills to a new level. This conference will include the rights and wrongs of PTA programs and sponsorships, as well as refining your PTA management skills.

104* MONEY MATTER$ I (Spanish Translation)

This conference will provide a walk through of basic financial procedures for new treasurers, financial secretaries and auditors. You will be guided through an entire financial year. Topics include banking, budgets, fundraising, contracts, money handling and financial reports.

104* ASUNTOS FINANCIERO$ I

(Traducción al Español)

Esta conferencia proveerá una recorrida de procedimientos financieros básicos para nuevos tesoreros, auditores y secretarios financieros. Se orientaran mediante un ejercicio completo. Temas incluyen procedimientos bancarios, presupuestos, recaudación de fondos, contratos, como manejar el dinero e informes de finanzas.

105* HOW TO BUDGET

A budget is an outline of estimated annual income and expenses. This conference will cover all the steps necessary for developing, adopting and revising a PTA budget.

106* SURF THROUGH THE BYLAWS

(Spanish Translation)(Repeats: #402)

Join the California State PTA Parliamentarian for a review of the bylaws and learn how to adapt the standard bylaws to the needs of your PTA.

106* NAVEGAR MEDIANTE LOS REGLAMENTOS

(Traducción al Español) (Repite: #402) Unirse con el Parlamentario de California State PTA para una revisión de los reglamentos y para aprender como adaptar los reglamentos estándards a las necesidades de su PTA.

107* BASIC MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGNS

(Repeats: #307)

Learn how to conduct a successful membership campaign from beginning to end step-by-step. Phenomenal theme ideas and how to recruit and retain members will be discussed. PTA membership award application process will also be covered.

108* BASIC ADVOCACY: YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Learn about your California State PTA legislation program and how your participation makes a difference. Become familiar with the tools available to assist you in your local advocacy. This conference will empower you to get involved–it really IS easy!

109* REFLECTIONS PROGRAM - PROMOTE THE ARTS

Learn about the National PTA's Reflections Program. Participants will explore and share ways of promoting and implementing the Reflections Program at the unit level.

110 COMMUNICATION: THE ART OF CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

Learn the inspired art of unforgettable communication through creative speaking techniques that draw out the best in any group. Discover energizing, interactive presentation tools that use art, drama and humor to connect with audiences of all ages.

111 CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM - MORE THAN JUST TV

Learn how to utilize current and emerging technologies to enhance your child's educational experience. Use modern technology to find, gather and process information for projects in school and at home.

112* PRINT AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS

This conference is designed to bring you ideas and tips for making your print or electronic newsletter a source of positive information about PTA. Guidelines on content, layout and audience outreach will be provided for producing a professional newsletter.

113 BULLYING: PART I

This conference will focus on the topic of bullying. In the first session, the presenters will describe what bullying is and the impact that it has on the youth of America and focus on the extent of the problem.

114 CALIFORNIA'S ASSESSMENT PROGRAM: HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR CHILD?

Your child is tested every year as part of the state's assessment program. Learn how California is meeting state and federal requirements through its testing and school reporting system. By knowing more, you CAN make a difference to ensure that no child is left behind in your school or school district.

115 ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE - WHY SCHOOLS SHOULD BE AWARE AND INVOLVED IN PROMOTING PREVENTION AND SAFETY MEASURES

The presentation will demonstrate the risks associated with youth violence in the school setting on academic performance, student health and safety, and liability. The presenters will detail suggested policy and approaches and proven models for school violence prevention and for dealing with existing adolescent relationship issues within schools.

116 SCHOOL HEALTH COUNCILS: START ONE IN YOUR DISTRICT

Keeping kids healthy in a healthy environment for learning is the best way to ensure that they can achieve at their best in school. Learn how you and your PTA can join with health professionals, school personnel, community members and other parents to start a School Health Council in your district. A stepby-step guide for a complete program will be provided along with success stories from districts with a School Health Council.

117 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND: A KEY TO PARENT INVOLVEMENT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

(Repeats #801)

Federal legislation signed into law January 2002 by President George Bush expands the choices parents have for their children.s education. This session will describe parental choice and the types of services to be offered to students who are eligible under the "No Child Left Behind" Act.

118* RESOLUTIONS 2004

Understand the key details of the resolutions to be considered by the delegates of the 2004 PTA convention, the rationale for resolutions submitted and what their adoption would mean for PTA. Notices of Intent to Amend a Resolution may be submitted at this conference.

Conference Session 2

Tuesday, May 4, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

202 LEADERSHIP TOOLS FOR COUNCIL LEADERS

Discover how you can strengthen this important link. Learn ways to build a cohesive council by providing training opportunities and effective communication techniques for the member units.

203* TEAM BUILDING

Taking time up front will pay off in the long run. Learn how to build an effective team. This conference will include techniques, handouts, and audience participation.

204 MONEY MATTER$ II (Repeats: #404)

This conference covers safe and sound procedures on audits, contracts, mismanagement of funds, raffles and taxes.

205* LEGAL ASPECTS OF PTA

What is legal? What is sensible? What is taxable? The conference presenters are attorneys who work with the California State PTA and will discuss legal issues for nonprofit organizations. Learn about the six legal aspects of PTA.

206* THE WRITE STUFF (Spanish Translation)

(Repeats: #309)

It takes more than pen and paper to compose the legal record for your PTA. Learn the proper procedures for taking minutes to ensure an accurate, concise, and a true record of the PTA organization.

206* LA MATERIA

(Traducción al Español) (Repite: # 309)

No solo es tomar un papel y pluma para componer el registro legal de su PTA. Vengan y aprendan los procedimientos apropiados de modo que sus minutos serán precisos, concisos, y un registro cierto de su organización.

207* MEMBERSHIP IDEA EXCHANGE ROUNDTABLE

Bring your best ideas to share with other people from all over the state. Interactive exchanges of ideas will energize your campaign and enhance the success of your PTA membership drive.

208 DISTRICT/COUNCIL: TAKING THE LEAD IN MEMBERSHIP

This conference is designed for district and council membership officers and chairmen. Participants will learn the responsibilities and how to share ideas on using the many resources that PTA offers. Strategies that encourage units to promote PTA membership will be provided.

209* PTA TOOLKIT AND PUBLICATIONS

(Spanish Translation) (Repeats: #417)

The third edition of the California State PTA Toolkit will be available in Summer of 2004. Learn about the contents of this resource and effective ways to share information with your board. Other publications currently available for PTA districts, councils and units will be discussed. This conference is recommended for new presidents and new board members.

209* CARPETA DE RECURSOS Y PUBLICACIONES DE PTA

(Traducción al Español) (Repite: #417)

La tercera edición de la Carpeta de Recursos de la PTA de California sera disponible para el verano de 2004. Aprenderan sobre el contenido de este recurso y maneras efectivas para compartir información con su administración. Se discutira sobre otras publicaciones disponibles para el uso de su distrito PTA, consejo, o unidad. Esta conferencia se recomienda para presidentes y miembros nuevos de la administración.

210 EDUCATION AND MEDICATION: ARE STUDENTS OVER-MEDICATED?

What are the long-term health effects of Ritalin, Prozac, and other drugs on our children? Are ADD and ADHD over-diagnosed and over medicated? Are there healthier or non-drug alternatives for parents and educators to consider?

211 RISKY BUSINESS: SEX AND YOUR TEEN . SEX ED FOR PARENTS

It's 10 o'clock . do you know where your children are? Or what they.re doing, whom they.re doing it with and whether they.re doing it safely? For their sake and your peace of mind, here.s everything you always wanted to know (or at least should know) about your teen.s sex life.

212 UPDATE ON THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT

AYP, API. Highly qualified teachers. Program Improvement. Persistently Dangerous Schools. Understand the law and actions required by "No Child Left Behind" What are the challenges? What is the parents. role? Learn how California has addressed the implementation of ifNo Child Left Behindle requirements through its accountability program.

213 BULLYING: PART II

This conference will focus on strategies to combat bullying. In this second session, the presenters will provide specific strategies for parents, students, teachers, school administrators and law enforcement to target and address issues of bullying. This session will focus on direct action based on proven strategies that are successful.

214* PTA PR: YOUR IMAGE COUNTS!

Develop your own PTA to reach out to your community. Use PTA's logo, tagline and other materials to professionalize your PTA.s image, raise awareness and increase support for your PTA. Marketing tips and techniques to increase your visibility and media exposure will be discussed.

215 WHAT WILL THE HOTTEST TOPICS BE IN MAY 2004?

What topics will be boiling hot in May 2004 are not yet known. In times of budget deficits and limited resources, there will not be a shortage of issues facing California's children, families and schools. Join the California State PTA Legislation Team and a panel of public policy experts for a discussion of the topics currently being addressed by the State Legislature and how these issues will affect the education, health and well-being of our children and youth.

216 EXPLORING WAYS TO ENHANCE PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Thirty years of research have proven the positive connections between parent involvement and student success. When parents are involved students achieve more, have higher grades, higher test scores, improved attendance, and fewer behavioral problems. This session will explore ways to enhance parent involvement through utilizing the National Standards for Parent Involvement, Parents Empowering Parents, Building Successful Partnerships, and understanding the Parent Involvement Component of No Child Left Behind.

217 WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAD MAKES

(Repeats: #802)

Parents are not only their children's first teachers; they are the most important teachers their children will ever have. Research shows that the male role model is a critical and essential ingredient in the learning process. Join this panel of fathers and learn how their involvement makes a difference in their child's life.

218 SMARTS: FOR THE SAKE OF ART!

The arts are powerful! Art impacts student-family- school-community connections. It promotes healthy emotional development and fosters the experience of life as a work in progress. This interactive conference shares advocacy strategies and best practices for bringing the arts to all children.

219 BY STUDENTS FOR THE STUDENTS

Students, do you have a voice in your PTA/PTSA? Even if there is no ioSle in your unit's name, you do still exist! Come and meet with the California State PTA Student Representatives to learn how you can get your views heard in an organization working to benefit you.

Adopted Resolutions

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