What’s Happening in PTA? January 2021 Edition

As the new calendar year begins, California State PTA continues to offer training and advocacy opportunities for our leaders and members.  We hope you will join us for some of our offerings:

Date Event Details
Wednesday, January 6: School Smarts Distance Session 5: Becoming an Effective Communicator

Join our School Smarts Team as they give you a preview of Session 5, “Becoming an Effective Communicator” at 4 p.m. If you would like to attend, please use this link to register:  

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpdO-orDstGNxcyVSyqjNhJRA0MCggmXdo 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the meeting.

Advocacy Webinar

Join California State PTA Director of Legislation Shereen Walter and members of the Legislation Team during our monthly webinar, where we discuss all the latest information.

The webinars take place from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/31940121174953740 

Thursday, January 7: Social Media Kit Reveal 

Join our Communications Team at 7 p.m. as we reveal the January kit themed “Advocacy for #AllChildren.”  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84963519701?pwd=L2hwOWNSK1ZmSHg0c0xpSnNmTjQ2dz09 

Wednesday, January 13: School Smarts Distance Session #6: “Standing Up for a Quality Education”

Join our School Smarts Team as they give you a preview of Session 6, “Standing up for a Quality Education” at 4 p.m. If you would like to attend, please use this link to register:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsdOqqqzIuEtdTXR_EMjA9D4WM7xdSh1qj 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the meeting.

Legislation Conference Facebook Live event

Join us at 7 p.m. for a Facebook Live where the Leg Team will answer all of your questions about the upcoming conference entitled “A Path to Equity.” 

https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaPTA 

Tuesday, January 19: Electronic Membership Webinar

Join California State PTA and representatives from TOTEM, our electronic membership system, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to learn you can leverage all TOTEM’s great features to support and grow your PTA’s membership in 2021. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT26rZkIRk2ue7K_56fhvw.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the meeting.

Wednesday, January 20: School Smarts Distance Session 7: “Take Action & Celebrate”

Join our School Smarts Team as they give you a preview of Session 7, “Taking Action & Celebrate” at 4 p.m.  If you would like to attend, please use this link to register:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqf-2pqTgoHtXhzawS6rt5tJYo9NcoBEPP 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the meeting.

January 25, 25, 28 “Listening Sessions” on Race & Racism

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of California State PTA is excited to host three Zoom “listening sessions” this month around race, racism and PTA. We want to hear from our members of color, in order for our organization to begin to improve the PTA experience. We aim to listen to your authentic voices to help guide us in making all our members feel included, valued, and respected.

If you are interested in participating, please click here for more information on the types of attendees we are seeking, and who to contact to apply.

Tuesday, January 26: Leadership Monthly Meeting

Join Vice President of Leadership Maria Steck and the Leadership Commission as they discuss pertinent topics and answer your questions.  

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP58gUBc_V0-wSPsOzPxICp9mosu-BvTNihTBWj0bR6FJe0Q/viewform

 

Friday, January 29: School Smarts Informational Webinar

Learn more about bringing the new virtual School Smarts program to your school by attending this informational webinar at 9:00 am.

Click here to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrd-ihrDosE92ihWEb3jhIE3ewppRwUQOn.