Get Funding to Host PTA Programs!

National PTA is offering over $600K to over 500 PTAs to help conduct programs for families in the areas of digital safety, STEM, healthy lifestyles, the arts and family engagement. The application period is now open. By answering a few questions, your PTA can be eligible for $1,250 or more in program funding to help cover expenses like food, transportation and translation services to ensure all families can participate. No prior grant writing experience is needed. Visit PTA.org/Grants to learn more and apply.

Congratulations to our three Missouri local units designated as 2022-2024 National PTA Schools of Excellence!

Graden Elementary School PTA, Parkville, MO
Hazelwood Central Middleschool PTSA, Blackjack, MO
New Mark Middle School PTSA, Kansas City, MO

The 2022-2024 National PTA Schools of Excellence are designated in recognition of their commitment during the 2022-23 school year to build an inclusive and welcoming school-community where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Click here to read more at the National PTA website!

Congratulations once again to these three outstanding units!!

Statement from the Missouri Education Roundtable

ERT Test Score Statement – 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023

No Room for Doom: Helping Your Family Thrive in Our Digital Age

Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30pm EST

Click here for more information and registration

Transforming Family-School Partnerships with PTA’s National Standards Webinar Series Registration

The Center for Family Engagement is thrilled to partner with the Institute for Educational Leadership for a five-part webinar series around the National Standards for Family-School Partnerships. This series is designed to help district, school and parent/community leaders explore PTA’s six National Standards through panel discussions with leading practitioners, researchers and policymakers who are improving family-school partnerships so that all children can reach their full potential. For more information about the PTA National Standards and corresponding webinar session, visit PTA.org/Standards

REGISTER HERE

Webinar 1: Welcome All Families
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST
Moderator: Kenya Bradshaw (Chief Program Officer | Reconstruction US)
Panelists:
• Liz Rios (Executive Director | Center for Restorative Justice Works)
• Debbie Riley (CEO | Center for Adoption Support and Education)
• Regina Elmi (Executive Director | Supporting Partnerships in Education & Beyond)

Webinar 2: Communicate Effectively
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST
Moderator: TBA
Panelists:
• Dr. Soo Hong (Professor of Education | Wellesley College)
• Alejandro Gibes de Gac (CEO & Founder | Springboard Collaborative)
• Yesenia Ramirez (Co-Founder, Senior Advisor | Parent Teacher Home Visits)
• and more TBA!

Webinar 3: Support Student Success
Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST
Moderator: Dr. Steven B. Sheldon (Associate Professor | Johns Hopkins University School of Education)
Panelists: TBA

Webinar 4: Speak Up for Every Child and Share Power
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST
Moderator & Panelists TBA

Webinar 5: Collaborate with Community
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST
Moderator & Panelists TBA

Time

Jan 25, 2023 02:00 PM
Feb 15, 2023 02:00 PM
Mar 1, 2023 02:00 PM
Mar 29, 2023 02:00 PM
Apr 19, 2023 02:00 PM

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