Go Back-to-School with National PTA

Dear fellow PTA members,   As your 55th National PTA President, it is an honor to welcome you to another exciting school year. As we begin an energizing new school year, I ask that you stay laser-focused on our PTA mission. We must ensure that all children have equity and quality in learning, and that they have access to a first-class public school education. National PTA's resources, guides and tips can help you achieve our mission.  2017-2018 Back-to-School Kit (PTAKit.org) Use this thorough guide to walk through every step of being a PTA leader, from Finance to Advocacy. E-Learning (PTA.org/ELearning) New to being a PTA Leader or want to sharpen your skills? Watch one of our e-learning courses.  Parent Guides to Student Success (PTA.org/ParentGuides) These guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning in each grade. Family Guides (PTA.org/Family Guides) See how you can support your child's learning at any age.  State Assessment Guides (PTA.org/AssessmentGuides) Get a breakdown of when and how students are assessed in your state.  BeALearningHero.org Use these tips and tricks to help reinforce what your child is learning at school, at home.  Our Children Magazine (PTAOurChildren.org) Read articles on everything from How to Raise a Leader to Launching a Homemade Rocket. Every Student Succeeds Act (PTA.org/ESSA) If you haven't heard, there's a new law governing K-12 education this year. We break down what this means for you.  Help us celebrate the 2017 Back-to-School Season! Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram by using #PTAB2S or #PTAProud. Happy new school year! James L. Accomando National PTA President