PTA Leaders

Membership

Why PTA?

Belong

There is a place for everyone in PTA! When parents, caregivers, teachers, school staff and community members come together, we build stronger schools for all children. Everyone has a voice in PTA, and together, we make a difference. Strong communities grow from strong connections, and PTA is where those connections begin. 

Lead

Whether you are brand new or a seasoned leader, PTA has you covered. From running effective meetings and filing taxes to creating effective membership campaigns, we offer resources to guide you every step of the way. Visit capta.org and our PTA Leaders’ Website to find resources for all of your leadership needs. Prefer a personal touch? Reach out to your council and/or district PTA for individualized support and training. We’re here for you!

Connect

PTA isn’t just about meetings. California State PTA provides opportunities for our units, councils, and districts to participate in a wide variety of programs and events: 

Please visit these websites for more information:

There is something for everyone. Don’t miss out!

Membership Made Easy

Dues Remittance: What You Need to Know

  • The PTA membership year in California runs from July 1 through June 30. Each unit (school) PTA is required to remit per capita dues monthly.
  • Per capita dues are the portion of membership dues that are forwarded to the council, district, state and national PTAs and do not belong to your unit. These must be forwarded through your council PTA or, if you’re an out-of-council unit, directly to your district PTA.
  • Some online membership programs, such as TOTEM, automatically remit the per capita dues for you. Not sure if yours does? Check with your council or district PTA to confirm.
  • Do you have questions about your per capita dues or the remittance process? Contact your council PTA or district PTA. 

NOTE: Effective July 1, 2025, the per capita charged for National PTA dues increased by $1.00 from $2.25 to $3.25. This means your unit will need to remit $1.00 more per membership than it has in previous years. Visit capta.org/dues-increase for more information about the dues increase and its implementation. 

Resources to Help You Grow

Let’s work together to build membership and amplify our PTA voice!

  • Visit California State PTA’s Website (capta.org) and the California State PTA Leaders Website (leaders.capta.org) for:
    • Membership theme ideas
    • Membership campaign timelines
    • Local goal setting template
    • Ways to increase membership
    • Membership incentives and awards
    • …and much more!
  • Questions? Contact membership@capta.org