Ohio PTA Why Join?

The PTA Advantage

PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. PTA is comprised of more than four million parents, teachers, grandparents, caregivers, foster parents and other caring adults who share a commitment to improving the education, health, and safety of all children. We speak with one voice for every child.

Today, the issues that affect our children extend beyond their individual schools. PTA’s nationwide network provides parents with the forum and tools to collectively influence the decisions that affect children not only at their schools, but also throughout their districts, within their states, and across the nation. This mission is unique to PTA.

Many of the benefits our children receive today, such as universal kindergarten, the National School Lunch Program, and a juvenile justice system, were accomplished as a result of PTA’s mission.

In Ohio, PTA has achieved several notable advances for children since 1901, including:

·         Instrumental in obtaining legislation which mandated that school districts develop policies for parent involvement in the schools

·         Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarships

·         Advocated for the implementation of and education of parents and community members about Common Core Standards

·         Ohio PTA hosted its first Diversity & Inclusion Conference to help highlight the importance of including everyone in the education of children and the future of PTA in Ohio. 

·         Ohio PTA embraced social media as an important communication tool for its members and advocates by utilizing Facebook, Twitter, and The Ohio PTA Voice e-newsletter to highlight activities and advocacy opportunities

With PTA, families also have access to important benefits, including:

• Dozens of national programs, experts, and turnkey resources
• Regular updates and advice in the form of e-newsletters, PTA.org, Our Children magazine, and a robust back-to-school kit of resources
• Ohio PTA leaders provide practical field service. Local PTA units are encouraged to exchange ideas and gain new insights from best practices throughout the state
• Leadership development through webinars and e-learning courses
• Millions of dollars in grants to help build PTA capacity and skills and make a difference in their school community
• Prestigious national awards
• Cost savings from national retailers and other PTA partners
• Invitations to PTA conventions as well as our conferences for emerging minority leaders, male mentors, and advocates
• Support services and staff to help establish and manage your PTA