MEADOWBROOK

• New PTA Membership Form
  
• Membership Benefits
  

• Mission, Vision & Values
• HelpingYourSchool-en.pdf

As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds our country of its obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.

National PTA does not act alone.  Working in cooperation with many national education, health, safety and child advocacy groups and federal agencies, National PTA collaborates on projects that benefit children and that bring valuable resources to its members.

The term “PTA” is commonly used to describe any parent group, and many parents, teachers, and administrators are unaware of the distinct differences between PTA and other parent organizations.

PTA is a not-for-profit organization and the nation's original parent involvement group in schools.  We have more than 23,000 local units and nearly 6 million members. 

PTA membership is open to everyone.  We are inclusive of all people who care about children and schools.  PTA builds bridges between homes, schools and communities to help children succeed academically and personally.

Local units select the priorities, programs and activities that address the needs of their schools.  There are no mandated programs from the national or state organization... though relevant programs, helpful resources and a network of support are provided.

Not all decisions affecting a child's school happen at the local level and the Mission of PTA is to address the educational and social needs of all children. 

For more than a century, PTA has been a driving force in national education policies and programs.  Today, PTA continues to champion the importance of parent/family involvement, safe and nurturing environments, proper funding, curriculum and leadership in our public schools.