Starting a PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) at your school can bring numerous benefits that enhance the educational experience for students, parents, and teachers alike. Here are some key reasons why a school should consider starting a PTA:
- Increased Parental Involvement: PTAs encourage parents to get involved in school activities and decision-making processes, creating a supportive student environment. Increased parental involvement is linked to improved academic performance, better attendance rates, and reduced behavioral issues.
- Enhanced Communication: PTAs serve as a bridge between parents to enrich students’ learning experiences and teachers, administrators, and the school community. They provide a platform for sharing information and student environment concerns and fostering open dialogue, leading to better understanding and collaboration.
- Fundraising and Resource Allocation: PTAs often organize fundraisers to support various educational programs, extracurricular activities, and infrastructure improvements. These additional resources can significantly enrich students’ educational experiences.
- Volunteer Support: PTAs rely on volunteers to organize and execute activities, providing valuable support for school events, classroom assistance, mentoring programs, and more. This network of engaged parents enhances the school’s overall functioning and capacity.
- Educational Enrichment: PTAs organize educational programs, workshops, guest speakers, field trips, and other initiatives to enrich students’ learning experiences and provide extra educational opportunities beyond the standard curriculum.
- Advocacy and Support: PTAs advocate for full education funding, quality teachers, and the capabilities for schools to thrive. They fight for the needs of every child at the local, state, and national levels, providing a powerful voice for public education.
- Community Building: PTAs help build a sense of community within the school by connecting families, teachers, and community members. This sense of community fosters a positive and inclusive school environment.
- Parent Education: PTAs provide valuable parent education and resources to help parents enhance their abilities to support their students’ educational success and health and well-being.
Starting a PTA can transform your school into a more engaged, supportive, and resourceful community, ultimately benefiting everyone involved.
Download our flyer and contact us at leadership@capta.org to start making a difference for your children, school, and community.
“When you first have a child, you gravitate towards other parents, hoping to gain as much knowledge as you can to give our sweet gems the healthiest lives possible. Every parent wants their child to be happy and healthy, and PTA is that collective group of parents that pave the way for a positive journey in and out of school. Thank you, PTA, for you passion and partnership.”
–Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent, Redondo Beach Unified School District www.rbusd.org
“The first thing I ask for when I arrive on a campus, is ‘Where is the Parent Center and can I meet your PTA President?’ I know a school that has strong parent participation will be able to provide experiences that they might not have without PTA.”
–Scott M. Schmerelson LAUSD School Board Member, District 3 boardmemberscott.org
“PTAs are essential partners in the Sulphur Springs Union School District. As the Superintendent, I have continued to support and encourage all of the District’s families to be part of their school’s PTA. Not only do PTAs continue to help build a strong sense of community within the schools, they also support with fostering a supportive and inclusive environment by bringing families together, and encouraging them to be involved in all school activities. My District is committed to continuing to strengthen and build relationships with the PTAs since they assist with enriching the students’ educational experiences, and support with providing additional opportunities for learning outside the standard curriculum. PTAs play a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience for all students in the Sulphur Springs Union School District.”
–Dr. Catherine Kawaguchi, Superintendent, Sulphur Spring Union School District