GROWING YOUR PTABuilding PTA membership in the long run depends on more than just recruiting members. It takes making the PTA a meaningful part of school life. When a PTA provides relevant programs, supports student success, and involves all groups within the school community, greater participation and support will naturally follow. Adding and keeping members begins by:
Have Answers When Someone Says No Ways to Make People Feel Accepted Have You Invited the Special People? If your membership campaign is a roaring success – celebrate! If your campaign doesn’t meet its goal – celebrate the effort and value what was achieved. In either case, take a moment to evaluate what worked, what challenges remain, and write down your experience and ideas for the next membership campaign. OUTREACHOutreach is first a commitment to create an inviting climate. It is further about forming respectful, trusting relationships throughout the school community and recognizing that everyone has value. Outreach is sharing and distributing important information about PTA and topics of concern that inform and invite action. Outreach must be a priority for all of us. The greater the ability of PTA members and leaders to form positive one-on-one relationships with all community members, the greater their ability to generate positive impacts for all children, the school community, and the organization. Outreach efforts are successful when PTA leaders can develop community support with meaningful two-way discussions focusing on student success. Outreach includes efforts that focus on enlisting the participation of parents, students, and community members in the educational process.
Steps to Take: Be bold – Envision communitywide involvement in seeking educational excellence. |
The following publications may be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat PDF format: Involvement Makes A Difference (Black & White) (in English) [pdf] Involvement Makes A Difference (Color) (in English) [pdf] Involvement Makes A Difference (Black & White) (in Spanish) [pdf] Involvement Makes A Difference (Color) (in Spanish) [pdf] Put Yourself In The PTA Picture Put Yourself In The PTA Picture
Membership Theme for 2008-2009:
Value of PTA MembershipA Million Voices for Children Membership Ideas Outreach Join PTA/Support PTA Student Involvement Founder's Circle Awards/Forms Publications Toolkit
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