Since 1897, PTA has served as:
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A powerful voice for all children,
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A
relevant resource for families and communities, and
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A
strong advocate for the education and well-being of
every child.
Today, PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy
organization in the nation. Our members represent the
ethnic diversity of our nation, and they come from the
ranks of traditional families, single-parent households,
blended families, grandparents, and other caring adults.
Together, we continue to serve as the conscience of the
country for children and youth.
Each PTA/PTSA organizes around local issues to benefit
the needs of children within their school and community.
PTA Council of Baltimore County, Maryland PTA, and
National PTA encourage everyone to become effective
advocates for every child.
PTA Council of
Baltimore County, Inc.
On January 07, 2010, a motion was adopted by the PTA
Council Board of Directors to rename the
Legislation/Issues Committee to the Advocacy, Issues
and Legislative Committee. This change will better
reflect the scope of work addressed by this committee.
For further information, email
Lisa Orisich, Chair, Advocacy, Issues and
Legislative Committee.
Contact Baltimore County Elected Officials
Maryland PTA
2010 Maryland PTA
Legislative Agenda
Maryland
PTA Advocacy/Find your Maryland Elected Officials
Contact Maryland
PTA Vice President for Legislation
National PTA
The 2010 Census is your community's voice in government.
 National
PTA as an official 2010 Census Partner has joined
government, non-profit, corporate and community
organizations in formally pledging their commitment to
share the 2010 Census message and mobilize their
constituents in support of the Census Bureau's goal of
achieving a complete count. Accurate data reflecting
changes in your community are crucial in apportioning
seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and deciding
how more than $400 billion per year is allocated for
projects like new hospitals and schools.
Learn More
PTA Supports Common Core State Standards Initiative
"PTA will use its voice nationally to ensure equity for
all children by educating and training its grasstops and
grassroots leaders to support the common core state
standards. PTA’s efforts to advance the common core state
standards will build on PTA’s rich history in advocating
for key education, health and child welfare reforms, while
complementing PTA’s current
Public Policy Agenda. "
National PTA Resources
Join the PTA Takes Action Network Today
Sign-up for PTA Takes Action Network to stay informed on
the latest happenings on Capitol Hill and to learn more
about legislative issues affecting families, schools, and
communities. By joining the PTA Takes Action Network you
will receive:
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PTA’s monthly federal policy e-newsletter and;
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Action alerts that provide you the opportunity to weigh in
on key federal policy issues with your Members of
Congress.
Sign-up today
and join the millions of child advocates that support and
speak up for children.
Each year National PTA publishes a public policy agenda
that outlines policy priorities and recommendations for
Congress.
The 2010 Public Policy Agenda focuses on three key
priorities:
Parent
engagement in education;
equity
and opportunity for all children; and child health.
National
PTA Resolutions & Position Statements
PTA resolution and position statements are official
documents outlining the opinion, will, or intent of the
association to address national problems, situations, or
concerns that affect children and youth and require
national action to seek resolution on the issue.
National PTA E-Learning
PTA Grassroots Advocacy Manual
Local PTAs are non-profit organizations and fall under the
IRS election guidelines for non-profits. This resource
provides legal guidelines to help local PTA leaders decide
what election related activities their local PTA can be
involved in. |
