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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