PTAs offer a variety of programs for parents, students and educators to empower them with knowledge and new skills, all while building a sense of community within the school.
Quick-Start Actions
- Work with outgoing Programs VP/Chair to review ongoing efforts and needed materials.
- Become familiar with Texas PTA's Connect programs. And the Facilitator Guide.
- Learn more about PTA's National Standards for Family School Partnerships and the Schools of Excellence program.
- Develop a Plan of Work and submit to the Executive Board for approval. View a Sample Plan of Work: English | Spanish.
- Sign the Confidentiality, Ethics and Conflict of Interest Agreement and submit to the secretary.
- Complete FOUNDATIONS Essentials within 30 days of election or appointment.
Duties at a Glance
- Identify community needs by surveying families and school personnel.
- Evaluate existing programs and determine relevancy and future plans.
- Research program providers and/or ideas aligned with identified needs and goals.
- Adopt annual goals to increase family engagement using the National Standards for Family-School Partnerships.
- Provide year-round programming to establish the PTA's focus on family engagement, not only fundraising.
- Network with PTA Programs Leaders in your community to collaborate on common goals.
Resources
- Basics Programs Resource Guide: English | Spanish
- Basics Programs Quick Start Guide: English | Spanish
- View the Texas PTA Member Perks
- PTA Leader Resources
- Texas PTA Online Training
- Training for All Positions-Boardsmanship
- Advocacy
- Arts in Education
- Communications
- Fundraising
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Membership
- Parliamentarian
- President
- Principal
- Programs
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Volunteers
- Your Leader Toolkit
- Your Leadership Development
- Return to PTA Support
