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West Virginia Congress
of Parents and Teachers Inc., WV PTA, is a non-profit volunteer child
advocacy association working for the children of West
Virginia since 1923.
PTA is for everyone, parents, students, teachers, neighbors,
grandparents, businesses, administrators, and any person who cares about
the education, health, welfare and safety of ALL children.
WV PTA is
governed by a Board of Managers consisting of five elected officers, 8
regional directors, membership coordinator, parent involvement
coordinator, convention coordinator, cultural arts/Reflections
coordinator, honorary life/scholarship chairman, youth member and 6
county council presidents.
Everyone who cares about children is encouraged to join PTA. For more information on
starting a PTA or obtaining a PTA membership, please contact WV PTA at wv_office@pta.org.
The PTA Difference!
WV PTA needs your help! We need to
promote PTA and let others know that all school organizations
are not alike.
- PTA cares for ALL children,
not just those in a particular school.
- PTA is a network of
self-governed local units, county councils, state and the National
Association, working together to make a difference for all
children.
- It is a common
misconception that all schools have a PTA. Some schools have
groups that call themselves PTA but in reality is not
a member of PTA and are
PTO. They do not have a state or national organization to provide
resources and help when needed.
- PTA is a leader in
promoting meaningful parent involvement in our schools, not just
“party-giving, fundraising, cookie baking Moms!” PTA provides the structure
and message about parent involvement, with the National PTA Standards for
Parent/Family Involvement.
- PTA offers support all
levels: State and National Board Members are just a phone call away
for support, information and advice.
- PTA offers resources and
materials such as conferences and conventions, leadership trainings,
advocacy trainings, video and printed resources, the National PTA Annual Resources, Our
Children Magazine, as well as manuals and other resources provided
by WV PTA.
- PTA offers a link to other
states and national organizations working for the well-being of
children.
- PTA offers awards and
recognition for development of leaders, membership, programs,
volunteerism, parent involvement among
others.
- PTA offers legislative
updates and information to help all PTA members raise their
united voices in defense and support of ALL children.
By
being a member of PTA you are doing more for the children of WV
and the nation than you know. You give the association a voice and the
ability to provide services that ALL children need.
Purposes
of the PTA:
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To promote the welfare of children and youth
in home, school, community, and place of worship.
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To raise the standards of home life.
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To secure adequate laws for the care and
protection of children and youth.
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To bring into closer relation the home and
the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the
education of children and youth.
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To develop between educators and the general
public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the
highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
The PTA Mission:
PTA is
a strong advocate for public education, a relevant resource for parents
and a powerful voice for children. The children are PTA’s
focus and we speak for every child.
Our mission is threefold:
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To support and speak on behalf of children in
the schools, in the community and before governmental
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bodies and organizations that make decisions
affecting children;
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To assist parents in developing the skills
they need to raise and protect their children; and
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To encourage parent and public involvement in
the public schools of the nation.
The Mission Statement and other resources are
available in foreign languages on the National PTA
website: www.pta.org.
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