One of the biggest factors in student success is an engaged and supportive family, school, and community environment. Texas PTA's Connect programs help educate and empower school communities through videos presentations from subject matter experts, handouts, and materials about the most pressing issues facing our kids.
Current PTA members can choose from a dozen Connect programs to download with everything needed to host a family engagement night, webinar, or PTA meeting about issues like mental wellness, vaping, financial literacy, and school safety.
All Connect programs come with a one-page guide, including a Facilitator Guide, suggested discussion questions, and optional activities. And most materials are available in English and Spanish.
PTA leaders are encouraged to invite the principal, assistant principal, school counselor, and/or school nurse to attend and participate as applicable. They can add information about district or campus programs and resources and help answer questions parents might have.
Click the links below to learn more about each program and request the program materials.
| College Readiness Five tips to help prepare students for college life |
Cyberbullying David's Law and informing parents about online bullying |
Cybersecurity Keeping your devices safe and talking to kids about online safety |
| Generation Tech & Generation Tech: Career Day Informing parents/students about high-tech options & how to identify great paying, essential careers. |
Human Trafficking Defining trafficking, common myths, signs to look for |
Men Matter in the School Community Getting fathers and father-figures involved in the school community |
| Mental Wellness (Primary) Differing stress from anxiety, talking about feelings, and mental health |
Mental Wellness (Secondary) Coping with stress, learning to self-regulate, and healthy responses |
Money Talks Eight steps to financial success for children and families |
| Safe Schools Overview of school safety requirements and types of safety drills |
The Value of Arts Education How investing in arts improves academic outcomes and whole child development |
Vaping Prevention Understanding the dangers of vaping and how to promote a vape-free lifestyle for kids |
Don't see what you're looking for? Have a great idea for a future Connect program? Email us at programs@txpta.org.