Communicating is any act by which a person gives or receives information through verbal, non-verbal, or written communication. Your PTA can flourish when effective communication helps achieve the association's objectives.

The communication chair ensures that your members, families, school community, and beyond know what your PTA is doing. This includes marketing the PTA and telling the PTA story, informing of events and meetings, and ensuring that the community is aware of the advocacy work of the PTA at the local level as well as by Texas PTA and National PTA.

Get Started

• Register as an executive board member with Texas PTA within 15 days of election or appointment.
• Complete mandatory training within 30 days of election or appointment.
• Meet with the outgoing communication VP/Chair to obtain the procedure manual and history of the role.
• Join your PTA
• Review your PTA’s Bylaws and Standing Rules (if applicable)
• Review the BASICS Communication Resource Guide for detailed support and best practices.
• Develop a Plan of Work and submit it to the Executive Board for approval. View a Sample Plan of Work: English | Spanish- Webmaster | Spanish- Newsletter.
• Sign the Confidentiality, Ethics, and Conflict of Interest Agreement provided by the secretary.

Resources

• Basics Communications online training
• Basics Communications Resource Guide: English | Spanish
• Basics Communications Quick Start Guide: English | Spanish   
• Texas PTA Member Perks