Illinois Loop: PTA And PTO Salaries Finances. Learning. More. ptas, ptos and Other Groups The Plight of the PTA by Thomas Toch, Guest Scholar, The Brookings Institution, The new york Times, January 7, 2001 http://www.illinoisloop.org/pt.html
Extractions: More Taking the Parent out of the National PTA by George A. Clowes, School Reform News, February 2003. Excerpt: "Charlene K. Haar made what she thought was a routine request to the National PTA, the reaction she received was so surprising it piqued the former public school teacher's curiosity to learn more about the century-old Parent-Teacher Association. Instead of a parent organization dedicated to the enhancement of the nation's schools, Haar discovered a group dominated by teacher unions and little attuned to the interests of parents and their children." (PDF) National PTA's Liberal Politics Cost Parental Support , February 2003. This report from the Capital Research Center (CRC) concludes, "The national Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) lost a significant number of members in the last 40 years because of its focus on politics rather than education." What Next For The PTA? Parents Turn Away From The Century-Old Group by Mary Lord, U. S. News and World Report, May 31, 1999: "... When it comes to tackling the larger issues that affect the quality of education, parents are stuck on the sidelines. How do they get to influence the debate over academic standards and school choice? Who speaks for [them]? Not, it seems, the country's most venerated parent group - the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, or PTA. ... [One] reason the PTA is playing hooky on education reform ... may be its cozy relationship with the teachers unions."
Organizations - Councils Top Links organization, events calendar, committees, and links for ptas in Dix Hills, new york. Halifax District PTA Organization information for the Council serving ptas and ptos in Kansas http://www.educational-organizations.com/Top_Society_Organizations_Education_PTA
Extractions: (August / September 2003) PTA? SEPTA? PTO? Are you confused by all of these acronyms? Do you wish there was someone who could explain the terms and the differences between each of these organizations? If so, your wish is about to come true. Let's start by defining the acronyms. Most people know that PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association. SEPTA stands for Special Education Parent Teacher Association and a SEPTSA includes the students. While PTO is shorthand for a Parent Teacher Organization. So now you know what the letters stand for, what do they mean to you as a parent? PTAs are local groups that affiliate with the national PTA, an organization with more than 6 million members nationwide and overseas. These local groups pay state and national dues, but in exhcnage, receive benefits from the state and national organizations. PTAs allow members to network with fellow members/volunteers who help one another, share resources and ideas. SEPTAs are community-wide organizations. They aren't associated with a single school, like the vast majority of PTAs. And unlike most PTAs, SEPTAs focus primarily on special education issues and advocacy for children with disabilities. National PTA first introduced the concept of SEPTA in 1996 to address the unique needs of parents of children with special needs. SEPTA members should also consider participating in their school PTA or PTO. School-based parent organizations can provide parent involvement opportunities that many SEPTAs do not.
August / September 2003 Issue — Parent Network Of Western New York This site runs on QuantumCMS, a product from Algonquin Studios. with families to help increase student achievement and lifelong learning? ptas, SEptas, and ptos, Oh My of professionals traveled to Western new york from Ireland to tour various http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/document_26_8.html
Extractions: (April/May 2003) It can be quite easy for parents of children with special needs to become overwhelmed. Trying to prioritize everything from homework to teacher conferences, or from IEP development to soccer practice, can be a taxing venture for even the most energetic of parents. Now, for a number of reasons, some of the protections and services that our children have enjoyed over the years are now being put into question. And, as a parent of a child with special needs, it is imperative that you pay particular attention to the happenings in Washington, D.C., during this budget year. In the past few editions of Special Insights , we have shared information about the No Child Left Behind Act which continues to be shaped and formed, while also this year, Congress will have to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This comes in conjunction with several other pieces of important legislation that are coming up for reauthorization. To maintain critical services and protections your child needs, it is important that you communicate your concerns to your U.S. Senator and Respresentative, as well as your state Senator and Assemblyperson (if you are unsure who they are, call the League of Women Voters at 884-3550). Advocates, mostly parents of children with special needs, have had to strongly lobby in the past to help ensure that these protections stay in place. It appears to be that time again. Now, parents need to become more educated on what kind of impact decisions made in Washington and Albany can have on their child's educational and vocational programs. Following are some general tips when contacting public officials:
The Role Of The PTA - New York - GreatSchools.net of the same functions as ptas, but operate as referred to as parentteacher organizations,or ptos. http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/ny/29/parent
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Extractions: Page 1 Page 2 Country Press - Country Press offers a wide range of ideas for fundraising activities, which we have provided for organizations, clubs, churches, families, etc. [Mohawk, New York] RWR Innovations - Personalized children's books make excellent fundraisers. Child becomes the main character or star of his or her very own story. Variety of titles. Papillion , Nebraska] Scrip Advantage Earn more from every magazine you sell! Earn up to 55% from your magazine sales drive! Hundreds of titles to choose from at low prices. [Fresno, California] Usborne Books - Canada - Usborne books at home offer over 900 titles for tot's to teen's and in between. Ask about fundraisers or literacy fairs. Raise funds/books promote literacy! [ Newmarket Ontario Canada Undercover Bookwear Book-Ease book jackets are made of stretchable spandex fabric so you can instantly cover all your books without measuring, taping, gluing or cutting.
U.S.News World Report What Next For The PTA? KeepMedia In her new york City neighborhood, where 3 in 4 students read below grade level, it will take instance, now have 16 ptos and 20 ptas. In some cases, conservative http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.keepmedia.com/ShowItemDetails.do?ite
Multistate Tax Commission Home Page Each year, schools, school groups, ptas, ptos, youth sports leagues and other nonprofit organizations raise nearly $2 Washington, DC. Chicago. new york. Texas http://www.mtc.gov/txpyrsvs/Services(3).htm
Extractions: Home Preference will be given to requests from taxpayers that: 1. Have nexus with ten or more States participating in the MTC Joint Audit Program, and 2. Meet one or both of the following criteria: In deciding whether or not to place the requesting taxpayer in the Program's audit inventory, the MTC Audit Committee will consider these factors: 1. Whether or not the taxpayer meets or exceeds the preference criteria above. 2. The availability of audit staff resources within the MTC Joint Audit Program.
The Signal ptas or ptos (parentteacher and Tributes Eric Thayer Signal Staff Writer Nearly50 emergency personnel and their families from new york City arrived in http://www.the-signal.com/News/ViewByCategory.asp?CategoryID=1&Page=141
Extractions: As a member of the U.S. Department of Education's Partnership for Family Involvement in Education , McDonald's restaurants in the New York tri-state area support the initiative's mission to increase opportunities for families to be more involved in their children's learning at school and at home and to use family, school, and community partnerships to strengthen schools and improve student achievement. Through the McDonald's Together In Education grant program, McDonald's restaurant owners in the tri-state region are making $50,000 in grants available to fund programs or activities such as Family Science Nights and Family Book Sharing Clubs that "tie" parents back to the schools and help increase family participation in education. Teachers throughout the New York tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) are eligible to apply. Expanding on the success of last year's program, members of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) or Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) are also eligible to apply for matching grants to fund their own parent involvement activities. The project must be designed to include the families/parents of one class, grade, or school. Grant request amounts can range from $500 to $2,500. Additional information and applications can be found at the New York Tri-State McDonald's restaurants Web site.
Introduction January 1996) and Redbook (April 1996) magazines, The new york Times (March 24 toour success, and the district s active ptas and ptos, school improvement http://www.richland2.org/do/intro.htm
Extractions: Richland School District Two, in partnership with the Columbia Northeast community, guarantees each student a quality education by providing appropriate and challenging learning experiences to equip each individual for life-long learning, responsible citizenship, and productivity in an ever-changing world. X Richland Two is a nationally recognized school district located in suburban Columbia, S.C., in the northeast section of Richland County. We are projected by the S.C. Department of Education to be the second fastest growing district in South Carolina over the next five years, with a current student population of about 20,000. We have 21 schools, a districtwide child development program, an alternative secondary school, and several magnet programs at all grade levels. In addition, the district has a tremendous tradition of excellence with 13 schools having won the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award award. Six of those schools are two-time winners. The district has also been recognized in several national publications, including Money (January 1996) and Redbook (April 1996) magazines
Society, Organizations, Education, PTA: Councils Organization information for the Council serving ptas and ptos in Kansas council role,programs, resources, leadership workshops for local ptas in new york. http://www.combose.com/Society/Organizations/Education/PTA/Councils/
Extractions: Related links of interest: Society:Organizations:Education:PTA:Local Units (KCKS) Kansas City, Kansas Council of PTA - Dates, President's Roundtable, Council officers name/address and PTA links for parent and student help in Kansas. 16th District PTA - Lexington, KY - covering the 55 schools in the Fayette County: who, what and when are answered here. 32nd District PTA - Contra Costa County, CA - resources with training workshops for 122 PTA units and 6 councils. AAPS PTO Council - Ann Arbor, Michigan. General district information for board members, along with PTO meetings, minutes, goal and objectives. ABC Council PTA - A California Council resource with PTA links, legislative updates, and various PTA sample forms for viewing and download. Accomack County Council of PTAs - PTA leadership, Council resources, and training for local PTA units in Virginia. Akron Council of PTAs - Council calendar, e-mail access, and Resource links, online at this Ohio PTA Council site. Alachua County Council of PTAs and PTSAs - Council PTA answers the questions to: Who, What, When and How as pertaining to this Florida unit.
Rent-A-Center their families in Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, new Jersey, new york, South Carolina vIndividual K12 schools (including proms, graduations, ptos and ptas). http://www.rentacenter.com/viewcompany.asp?Category={47C3D549-AC42-4948-8811-630
Editorial Matters Colombia and their family lived in Puerto Rico before moving to new york. want tobe involved in the particular activities that ptos and ptas are involved http://editorialmatters.lee.net/articles/2004/05/20/stories/features/efea098.txt
Extractions: An interesting topic that could be localized by any paper. GERRY O'BRIEN, Butte By SANDRA KALLIO/Wisconsin State Journal While public schools have been criticized for racial and gender achievement gaps for decades, there's another gap under scrutiny parental involvement in schools, particularly among men and minorities. Nine of 10 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) members are women and more than eight in 10 are white, according to the national PTA. While the organization has come a long way in the century since it was founded as the National Congress of Mothers, it remains far from balanced demographically. That's why the PTA is piloting an Hispanic Outreach Initiative in California, Florida and Texas. The goal is to create a network of Latino leaders to reach out to Latino families, so they feel welcome to participate in their children's education. This is not just a warm, fuzzy concept. Research indicates that when parents are involved in schools, their children do better academically. Parent-teacher groups in the Madison School District seem to include more men than the national average but remain mighty white. According to a tally of board presidents and co-presidents listed on school district Web sites, about eight in 10 top officers are women. Those contacted for this story note few peers from minority populations, even though about four of every 10 students are minorities.
Councils the Council serving ptas and ptos in Kansas Brownard County Council of ptas CouncilVision statement closings updates offered online for families in new york. http://www.1arbeer.com/Society/Organizations/Education/PTA/Councils/
Extractions: See Also: Society: Organizations: Education: PTA: Local Units Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs - Council provides online resources, leadership worksops and PTA links for 51 local units in 9 North Texas communities. Knox County Council PTA - Council online resource for local Tennessee PTAs with links to FAQs, ideas for Projects and Services, Events and Awards. Champaign PTA Council - Council dues, news and links for units in the PTA community of District 10, Champaign, Illinois. Culver City Council PTA - Council calendar, news, and local PTAs links for officers and chairmen in California. Alachua County Council of PTAs and PTSAs - Council PTA answers the questions to: Who, What, When and How as pertaining to this Florida unit. Fremont Council PTA - Resource for families within the 30 PTA units in California. Akron Council of PTAs - Council calendar, e-mail access, and Resource links, online at this Ohio PTA Council site. Grapevine-Colleyville Council of PTAs - Council resource for PTAs, inspiration poems for Teachers and Volunteer recipients are now online from North Texas. Irving ISD Council of PTAs - Contains Council PTA resources, and communication links for local PTAs in North Texas.
Education: PTA: Councils Organization information for the Council serving ptas and ptos in Kansas. role,programs, resources, leadership workshops for local ptas in new york. http://www.puredirectory.com/Society/Organizations/Education/PTA/Councils/
Extractions: Newspaper web site content management software and services Front Page March 10, 2004 Dong Joo Kim has never visited the Statue of Liberty. But her rendering of the famous icon of hope and freedom will soon be seen on the backs of those around the township as part of a local effort to raise funds for a campaign to repair the national monument. Kim is a Woodbridge High School senior who emigrated with her family from Korea to the United States in 1998. Her pen-and-ink depiction of Lady Liberty will be duplicated on thousands of T-shirts sold throughout the township. "While drawing the Statue of Liberty, I was thinking about how people wearing the T-shirts with my design and my signature would look, and it made me feel like Im a professional artist. So I put extra effort and time in this project," Kim said. Kim said she and her family emigrated from Korea for better education and broader job opportunities. She said language and cultural barriers made acclimation to American society difficult.
