Legislative

 

Texas PTA Legislative News and Events

 

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A STAAR Is Born

STAAR Resources:

• Informational Flier
• TEA Presentation Slides on STAAR
• FAQs
• Looking for more STAAR information?
• TEA STAAR Project Share
• Performance Standards for STAAR article
• Setting of grades 3-8 STAAR passing standards delayed until Fall 2012

Legislative Session Wrap-Up:

• Legislative Session Wrap Up Powerpoint Slides 
• Final Legislative Report

Resources:

• Legislative Advocacy Brochure
• Legislative Successes 2011
• Legislative Priorities 2011
• Ways to Participate in the Legislative Process

Other Legislative Announcements and Documents

• Booster Seat Instructional Videos Available
• CyberBullying Prevention Tips 

Texas PTA is a noncommercial, nonsectarian-nonpartisan organization that promotes the welfare of children and youth. Texas PTA does not endorse any candidate or political party.

The actions of legislative bodies can have a profound effect on the education and well-being of children, and Texas PTA serves as the voice for Texas children in many legislative endeavors. Texas PTA supports legislation that improves health, well-being and educational opportunities for every child. Successful implementation of our legislative positions is characterized by people working together to assure wise legislative decisions through knowledge of the process and an understanding of the issues.

• Ways to Participate in the Legislative Process
• Conducting a Meeting with a Legislator
• Texas Legislature Online 
• Find Your Representative 
• Find Your Senator 

For more information on Texas PTA programs, please visit our Programs page.

Contact the Texas PTA Legislative Action Committee

• Legislative Action Committee Chair Barbara Beto

Join the Texas PTA Legislative Action Team

Stay informed with News Briefs and important information by joining the Legislative Action Team. Send your request to join along with your name and e-mail address to communications@txpta.org. You may “opt out” or forward these e-mails once you have signed up.

For more information on how to become a child advocate, organizing a candidate’s forum, or any other legislative committee information, download our Legislative Action Chairman’s Guide.

Additional Resources

ASCD The Whole Child - ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner.

Every Chance, Every Texan - Web site that provides vital information to ensure the success of our children and the economic future of our state. It provides tools and resources that can help members identify potential careers and learn about many options to pay for college, including scholarships, grants and student loans.

Kids’ House - Teaches kids grades 1-8 about Texas Government

Raise Your Hand Texas - Organization that believes children have a right to: a high-quality early childhood education, live where engaged citizens invest in their educational success, an educational environment where
adults are accountable for their achievement, and an education that prepares them for college and career.

Texas Education Agency - The mission of the Texas Education Agency is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. PTA members may subscribe to the newsletter to stay updated on the latest Texas education news.