Shrinking budgets. Increasing class sizes. Government mandates. The challenges of delivering quality education are daunting. There is help. Its the PTSA.
Durham PTSA helps to:
Leverage Volunteer Power
and organizes hard-working, dedicated volunteers.
Improve Communication.
PTSAs frequently coordinate production of a school newsletter and information fliers, keeping the entire school community informed of current events, issues, and accomplishments. Regular meetings allow PTSAs to share information with members.
See Measurable Results.
More than 85 research studies conducted over the past 30 years prove that kids do better when parents are involved. Grades are higher. Test scores improve. Attendance increases.
Discover More Dollars
. Local PTSAs are self-funding. By inviting the entire schools parent community to join, they generate membership fees to pay for programs. Local PTSA fundraisers support school programs and educational events.
Tap into Proven Programs
. Local PTSAs have access to ready-made, easy-to-use programs with proven success records. From health and safety topics, to collaborating with teachers and community members, to fundraising, the programs get results.
Boost Childrens Well-Being
. PTSAs focus on what students need to be successful in their learning, including nutrition, health, school safety, physical fitness and general well-being. PTSA works with schools to ensure that children succeed.
Informed Parents. Involved parents understand the challenges schools face and become part of the solution. By developing a closer relationship with parents, student achievement improves, and the school develops a positive reputation in the community.
Fulfill NCLB Obligations. Finally, PTAs can help schools fulfill the parent involvement requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act. PTA understands the needs behind NCLB. In fact, its PTAs definition of parent involvement that is used in NCLB.
A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
