How to Apply

• Your PTA and school information
  • Your PTA’s Texas PTA ID number
• Your priorities and goals
  • Share the vision that guided your programs and activities.
• Descriptions of key programs and initiatives
  • Tell us what you did and how you made it inclusive, individualized, integrated, impactful, and intentional.
• Examples of your impact
  • How did your efforts benefit families and students? Include any measurable outcomes or success stories.
• Supporting materials
  • Upload marketing pieces, photos, or other materials that showcase your work and bring your story to life.

Tips for a Strong Application

• Be specific - Describe programs clearly and demonstrate your PTA’s understanding of your community’s unique needs.
• Tell your story - Include short anecdotes or quotes that illustrate your PTA’s impact and highlight any collaboration with students, families, teachers, and administrators.
• Use numbers - Attendance, survey percentages, volunteer growth, and describe how your programs reflect diverse voices and perspectives.
• Show growth - Even if your PTA is not yet in the "Transforming" level for all categories, highlight progress.
• Identify Reason - Provide clear explanations of how and why your PTA made programming decisions.

Scoring

Judges determine levels by total rubric points. PTAs with the strongest evidence of intentional, inclusive, integrated, and impactful programming score the highest.

• Digital Badge - Every applicant who demonstrates a genuine effort toward fostering connection and inclusion through their responses and supporting materials will receive a digital badge.
• Bronze - These PTAs have taken meaningful steps toward building family and student engagement. They demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and intentionality, laying the groundwork for stronger connections within their school community.
• Silver - These PTAs go beyond the basics, showing individualized efforts and thoughtful integration with school priorities. Their programs reflect a deeper understanding of their community’s needs and a dedication to creating welcoming, accessible experiences for all families.
  
• Gold - These PTAs exemplify leadership in family and student engagement. They consistently design impactful programs, foster meaningful relationships, and align their goals with the PTA mission. Their work demonstrates intentional planning and measurable success.
  
• Platinum - These PTAs set the benchmark for excellence. They lead with vision and purpose, ensuring every initiative is inclusive, individualized, integrated, impactful, and intentional. Their efforts create lasting change and inspire others to elevate family and student engagement.
  
• Outstanding Texas PTA Family & Student Engagement Impact Awardees 
• One Outstanding Elementary Local PTA
• One Outstanding Secondary Local PTA
• One Outstanding Council PTA

Questions?

Texas PTA is here to support you. If your PTA has questions about the award or the application process, reach out to the Programs team at programs@txpta.org.