Why PTA?
What can it accomplish that we can't? Why should we belong to a state and
national organization when we just want to help our children in our own school?
Here are some answers:
UNIFIED ACTION
- PTA can provide a unified attack on major problems, a unified push to improve legislation,
an opportunity to act as a forum for ideas, a chance to meet with others and air mutual problems.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE
- PTA cooperates with other state and national organizations concerned with family and
child-oriented programs. Therefore, there is no need to spend hours doing research on local problems
needing solutions when a postage stamp, email, fax or telephone call can put you in touch with your
region, state, and/or National PTA. The assistance of experts from all over the country is at your disposal.
NOT ALL PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED LOCALLY
- Most laws affecting the welfare of children are made at the state level, not by the
local government. As part of a state and National PTA, the local units extend their influence beyond
their neighborhood and help secure state and national action for the benefit of all children, not
own their own children.
PTA CARES
- About schools as well as children’s homes and out-of-school influences that mold children’s
attitudes and behavior. PTA understands the importance of parent involvement in the education of
children and works to enhance the types of involvement for parents
PTA SPEAKS
- For all children in all parts of the state and nation - not only for a small group
concerned with a few children. How much influence can a local group have with state and national
agencies and legislative bodies?
PTA HAS A NAME
- We’ve been around since 1897 - long enough to be recognized as a powerful force working
for children. When you join the PTA, you immediately become a member of both the state and national
organizations as well as your local unit. It is through your membership in the New York State PTA
and National PTAs that you, your unit and most importantly, your children will benefit.
Information taken from NYS PTA Resource Guide
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