Children's Issues

Programs & Services

Parent Involvement

Running Your PTA/PTSA

The Comprehensive Guide for PTA Leaders and Members

Membership Articles for Newsletters and Web Sites

Membership Basics

California State PTA Membership & Award Due Dates
Fechas limite para las cuotas de afiliacion de la PTA de California y premios
The ABCs of Who to Invite to Join PTA
Membership – Step by Step           
Membresia – paso a paso
Developing a Membership Theme
End of Term Responsibilities
Distributing Membership Cards at Secondary Schools
Membership Years Explained
Membership - The Never-Ending Campaign
PTA Membership . . . Is as easy as A-B-C.
Job Description for Membership
Descripción de Afiliación
Description for Outreach
Descripción de Expansión

Membership Tools ... you can use

Guidelines for a Welcoming & Informative Invitation Letter
Lineamientos para una carta informativa y de invitacion
SAMPLE LETTERS:
Sample Invitation Letters (2) to  Families  
Sample Invitation Letter to Families (Spanish - from National PTA)
Sample Invitation Letter to Families (Spanish - from California State PTA)
Sample Invitation Letter to Students
Sample Invitation Letter to Teachers and Administrators
Sample Invitation Letter to Business/Community Outreach
Sample Invitation letter to School Board Members
PTA Welcome Letter
Business “Proud Partner” Certificate
Business “Proud Supporter” Certificate    
Sample Membership Press Release
Membership Development Calendar
Checklist: Your Back-To-School Membership Drive

Best Practices

Business Partnerships
Business Sponsorships
Partnering Ideas for PTAs
Ideas para asociacion co las PTA
Program Ideas for PTA
Ideas para programas de la PTA
Working With School Foundations and Booster Clubs
 Membership Idea Exchange for Elementary PTAs
Membership Idea Exchange for Secondary PTA’s
Tips for Asking People to Join Your PTA
Sugerencias para pedir a las persona que se unan a su PTA
District & Council Membership Incentives

Memberships and Dues

Student and Family Dues Structure
Where Do Our Membership Dues Go?
Membership Dues…Are They Tax Deductible?
Membership Dues: How Much is Enough?
Cuotas de afiliacion – Cuanto es suficiente?
The Price is Right
Every Member Must Be Counted!
PTA – A Membership Organization

Benefits of PTA

What’s in it for ME?
En que me benefica a MI?
What’s in it for SCHOOLS?
En que beneficia a las ESCUELAS?
What’s in it for STUDENTS?
En que beneficia a los ESTUDIANTES?
Comparing PTA with Non-PTA Parent Groups
Why Join PTA? / Just Ask!
Por que inirse a la PTA? /  Por favor pregunte!
Benefits of PTA
Beneficios de la PTA
Financial Benefits Being a PTA in California
What Does It Mean to Be Part of a Community?
Que significa ser parte de una comunidad?
Why PTA?
Why Join PTA?
What a PTA Charter Can Do
Benefits of PTA Membership

Membership Recruitment and Retention

 Have You Invited the Special People?
Teachers R the T in PTA
Motivated Volunteers are Involved Volunteers
Have Answers When Someone Says No

Student Involvement

Got Students? Got members!

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion: What’s the Difference?
Can Your PTA Spell D-I-V-E-R-S-I-T-Y?  
PTA Diversity Self-Assessment
PTA Diversity Self-Assessment Key
Building an Inclusive PTA – Questions to Consider
Steps to Building a Diverse & Inclusive PTA
Ways to Make People Feel Accepted
Barriers or Roadblocks to Involvement
Membership Theme for 2008-2009:
A Million Voices for Children
Value of PTA Membership
Membership Ideas
Outreach
Join PTA/Support PTA
Student Involvement
Founder's Circle
Awards/Forms
Publications
Toolkit

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