California State PTA Convention Commission and You

 

ConventionCommissionEach year, PTA members and leaders from every corner of California gather for our association’s annual convention. It’s an important opportunity to meet and learn from each other, come together to conduct the vital business of our association, and be inspired to continue the work we each do. 

The Convention Commission works with the California State PTA Board of Directors and staff on every facet of the event – from registration to evaluation, from setting up the venue to clean-up, and from creating the schedule to seeing that every session goes smoothly. 

Convention is somewhat different each year, but it always includes: 

  • Workshops and trainings for both new and experienced PTA leaders
  • Inspirational keynote speakers
  • An exhibit of the student work recognized in our Reflections Art Program
  • Booths featuring exhibitors that provide programs and services to local PTAs
  • The chance to meet your counterparts from other parts of the state
  • And much, much more.

Watch the California State PTA Convention page and social media for more information.

The Convention Commission for the 2021-23 term consists of the Vice President and 10 members of the California State PTA Board of Managers.

Are you feeling engaged with your school site?

Family Engagement is at the heart of what we do in PTA — but do you feel like you are running out of ideas for good programming? The Family Engagement Commission is hosting a workshop that will help you with just that at our 122nd Annual Convention. This is a great chance to hear about great practices from across the state and to share what you have done at your school with others.

Title of Presentation: Are you feeling engaged with your school site?

Brief Description: An opportunity to hear from Lisa Borrego, who works for the California Department of Education about various Family Engagement programs from different school districts across California. It will be an interactive workshop with lots of discussion and idea-sharing in the Q & As.

Three Takeaways:

  • Will have a better understanding of Family Engagement across California
  • To have insight of what is Authentic Family Engagement.
  • How to implement best practices at your school site.

Presenters: Lisa Borrego, CDE; Deborah Johnson, California State PTA Family Engagement Commission Vice-President; Nha-Nghi Nguyen, California State PTA Family Engagement Commission Vice-Chair

If you haven’t already, click here to register for Convention 2021.

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Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills For Stress Resilience

The Family Engagement Commission is excited to share a little teaser about its upcoming Convention workshop. You won’t want to miss the showing of the documentary “Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER,” as well as the discussion that happens afterward!

Title of Presentation: Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills For Stress Resilience

Brief Description: An opportunity to examine the science behind teens’ emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age. It will be a workshop with lots of discussion in the Q & As.

Three Takeaways:

  • Will have a better understanding of teens’ social and emotional challenges
  • To have insight of can be done in our schools and homes to help build crucial skills to navigate social and emotional challenges.
  • How the interplay of social media impacts the social and emotional challenges.

Presenters: Lisa Tabb, Co-Producer “Screenagers” and “Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Undercovering Skills For Stress Resilience”; Deborah Johnson, California State PTA Family Engagement Commission Vice-President; Nha-Nghi Nguyen, California State PTA Family Engagement Commission Vice-Chair

If you haven’t already, click here to register for Convention 2021.

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