Advocacy is at the core of our PTA mission to make every child's potential a reality. By engaging and educating members on important issues at the local, state and national level, PTAs become an important voice in making decisions that impact Texas families.
Quick-Start Actions
- Work with the outgoing Advocacy VP/Chair to review ongoing efforts and needed materials.
- Review Basics Advocacy Resource Guide for detailed support and best practices.
- Develop a Plan of Work and submit to the Executive Board for approval. View a Sample Plan of Work.
- Subscribe to Texas PTA's Under the Dome to receive advocacy-related communications.
- Review Texas PTA's and National PTA's Legislative Positions, Resolutions and Legislative Priorities.
- Sign the Confidentiality, Ethics and Conflict of Interest Agreement and submit to the Secretary.
- Complete all mandatory FOUNDATIONS trainings within 30 days of election or appointment.
Duties at a Glance
- Identify policy issues of interest to your PTA membership and monitor through local and national media, school district policies, school board meetings, and PTA resources.
- Advocate for policies aligned with Texas PTA's Legislative Priorities.
- Present legislative reports at all membership and board meetings.
- Provide members with contact information for elected officials, while sharing action alerts and encouraging participation.
- Meet with elected officials at least annually.
- Network with PTA Advocacy Leaders in your community to collaborate on common goals.
- Promote and participate in Texas PTA’s bi-annual Rally Day and Stratight Talk events.
Resources
- View the Basics Advocacy Webinar here.
- Download the Basics Advocacy Resource Guide
- Download the Basics Advocacy Quick Start Guide
- Descargue la Guía de inicio rápido de Basics Abogacía
- View the Texas PTA Member Perks