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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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