PTA at Arrowhead

What is the PTA?

• The largest statewide volunteer organization working exclusively for children and youth.
• A part of the National PTA and its membership of nearly 6 million.
• An advocacy group for children before national, state and local government, working to influence policy.
• Makers dealing with child education and health issues.
• A network of volunteers serving on important statewide committees of other organizations that deals with children ’s issues.

PTA Mission - The mission of the National PTA is three-fold:

1. To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, and before governmental agencies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
2. To assist Parents in developing skills they need to raise and protect their children; and
3. To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

PTA Objectives

• To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
• To raise the standards of home life.
• To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
• To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education or children and youth.
• 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.

Benefits of PTA Membership

• Having a voice in improving the health, education, and well-being of children.
  
• Working toward a common goal with other parents, educators and community leaders around the state.
• Having access to leadership training workshops, conferences and conventions.
• Receiving information and new ideas through PTA publication.
• Having representation before legislators in Arizona and Washington D.C.
• Receiving support from Arizona PTA Board members that are specialists in their areas.
• Having comprehensive liability protection for your officers and bonding insurance for your assets.
• Having access to resources and effecting training for officers, parents, and children’s issues.

ArizonaPTA Encourages

1. Parent Involvement:
   1. Providing training on parenting skills,
   2. Conducting and participating in local and statewide conference on child-related issues.
   3. The largest & most effective association advocating for the education, health, safety & well-being of all children & youth.
      
      
2. Legislative Involvement.
   1. Demanding adequate and equitable funding for public education.
   2. Fighting attempts to divert public taxes to private schools through voucher programs.
   3. Supporting use of bicycle helmets and other health and safety issues.
   4. Promoting parental involvement.
      

3820 E. Nisbet
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Office:
602-449-2700

Attendance:
602-449-2701

Fax:
602-449-2705

Office hours:
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.