National PTA Resolutions

Call for Resolutions for 2018 PTA Convention   On behalf of National PTA, the resolutions committee is seeking resolutions for consideration during the 2018 National Convention in New Orleans, La. All resolutions packets must be RECEIVED electronically at Resolutions@PTA.org by 11:59 p.m. EST, Nov. 10. See our checklist for detailed submission guidelines. Resolutions received after the deadline will not be presented at the 2018 National Convention. Early submission is encouraged. If parts of the resolution or background information are missing, or if edits are necessary, the submitter will need to work with a committee member to ensure the final submission is completed by the deadline date. Fax and hard copy submissions will not be accepted. FAQs   Why submit a resolution? Resolutions call for action by National PTA or its constituent bodies (state, district, council or local units). National PTA resolutions seek to address problems, situations or concerns that affect children and youth nationwide and that require nationwide action for solution.   Who can submit a resolution? Local, council, district/region or state PTAs, National PTA Board of Directors or committees may submit resolutions. Criteria for resolutions to be considered at the convention are the same for all PTA bodies.   What criteria must each resolution meet? Each resolution submitted to National PTA is subject to consideration by the resolutions committee.

For more info, see our PTA Resolutions Toolkit. For questions, email Resolutions@PTA.org.   Please forward this information to your local units and PTA councils and share on social media.

Sample Social Media Messages Twitter Resolutions inform PTA’s advocacy efforts on behalf of kids & schools. Submit resolutions 2 @NationalPTA by Nov. 10. http://bit.ly/2wWVMl8 Resolutions are an important part of the advocacy work of PTA. Submit proposed resolutions 2 @NationalPTA by Nov. 10. http://bit.ly/2wWVMl8 Facebook Resolutions are an important part of the advocacy work of PTA. Submit proposed resolutions to National PTAby Nov. 10 for consideration during the 2018 National Convention in New Orleans, La. View the Resolutions Toolkit for submission details and guidelines: PTA.org/ResolutionsToolkit.