1	PTA Online Resources Donya M. Douglas Baltimore County PTA Council General Meeting and Fall Workshop October 24, 2002
2	Objective The objective of this workshop is to provide you an overview of the resources found on the National PTA (www.pta.org), Maryland PTA (www.mdpta.org), and PTA Council of Baltimore County (www.bcptacouncil.org) web sites.
3	National PTA Managing your local unit Good ideas for your PTA Our Children magazine Legislative information PTA publishing shortcuts Field services and training resources E-Learning
4	National PTA: Managing Your Local Unit Financial Management Current Financial and Regulatory Issues Articles Fund Raising for PTAs Tax Return Filing Tips for IRS Form 990 Money Matters PTA Management National PTA Resolutions and Position Statements from 1995 to 2002 PTA Leadership in the Unit PTA Leadership Succession: Keys to a Smooth Transition
5	National PTA: Managing Your Local Unit (continued) PTA Management (continued) The Membership Exchange Membership Card Templates Annual Resources 2001-2003 President's Brochure
6	National PTA: Good ideas for your PTA Programs to Go National PTA Program Initiatives and Resources, 1999-2001 Project Ideas: PTA National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs Best Ideas: Successful Parent Involvement Programs from PTAs Leader's Guide to Parent/Family Involvement Teacher's Guide to Parent/Family Involvement Teachers' Best Ideas for Involving Parents Middle School/High School Parent Involvement Resource Kit
7	National PTA: Our Children Magazine Complete magazine online Current and past issues Departments President's Message What's Happening in Washington Membership Matters Financial Tips Leading the Way Good Ideas Parent Involvement in Education News Features
8	National PTA: Legislative Information Issues update Back-to-School Legislative Action Pack 2002 Advocacy National PTA Legislative Activity National PTA Legislative Conference 2002 Legislative Process: How You Can Make a Difference Advocacy for Children and Youth Lobbying Guidelines Testimony Washington Update Resources
9	National PTA: Legislative Information (continued) Resources National PTA's Guide to Effective Advocacy - a step-by-step manual used to train PTA members in effective advocacy skills. Legislative Program - Information on National PTA's current legislative priorities on the issues affecting children and youth Where We Stand - A historical look at the positions of the National PTA on issues affecting children and youth. Recent National PTA Resolutions and Position Statements Federal Legislative Process - This document offers information on how proposed legislation becomes a law and the role that National PTA plays in that process.
10	National PTA: PTA Publishing Shortcuts PTA Ads, Logos, Graphics, and Icons Find logos, website and print graphics, and ads that correspond to PTA observances, events, and seasonal holidays to help make your print materials and websites more eye-catching. PTAs have permission to use these items in newsletters, websites, fliers, and other publications. How to Use the PTA Logo and Tagline Tips on using the new Logo and tagline. Included in this mini-section is a glossary of terms, correct usage guides, and reasons why the logo's look is so crucial to today's PTA.
11	National PTA: Field Services and Training Goal: to provide information as well as training/learning in areas of critical knowledge, the acquisition of skills and range of behaviors needed for excellent performance. Through both distance learning and face-to-face training, serves leaders at the national, state, council, and unit levels, and any PTA member, in facilitating the mission. Includes: E-Learning Articles Resources
12	National PTA: E-Learning A computer-based training program. Accessible 24 hours a day and seven days a week via the internet. Courses take about 20 – 30 minutes. Minimum Basic Requirements Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 4.08 or later Browser plug-in: Macromedia Flash Player 5 or later Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or later Recommended modem connection speed of 56k or faster Minimum monitor resolution: 800 X 600 Sound card
13	National PTA: E-Learning (continued) Current courses Conflict Management Planning and Goal Setting Leadership Skills Presentation Skills Team Building Grant Writing
14	MD PTA Web Site PTA Legislation Positions, Alerts and Information Membership Area provides information about FAQs regarding PTA Membership Information about National PTA Reflections Program Links to Councils Upcoming events Comprehensive list of helpful links
15	PTA Council of Baltimore County Web Site News and Events Bulletin Alerts PTA Council Executive Board Meetings Calendar of Events Organizational Structure Council Structure Five Areas Standing Committee Areas Council Personnel Executive Officers Standing Committee Chairmen Administrative Personnel
16	PTA Council of Baltimore County Web Site (continued) Policies and Procedures What Is A Council and What Does It Do Scope of Work Role & Services of PTA Council Bylaws Standing Rules Resources Student links Parent links Book summaries Links to local PTA Units and schools National and Maryland links