PTA News – How Parents and School Communities Can Help Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying

How Parents and School Communities Can Help Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying When: Thursday, Nov. 17 Time for webinar in Spanish: 1 p.m. EST—Register Now Time for webinar in English: 7 p.m. EST—Register Now Bullying and cyberbullying can negatively impact the learning environment of all students. Parents, school staff and other caring adults can have a vital role in preventing bullying and cyberbullying. Join this virtual event to learn more about this important issue and how parents, students and school community can respond to bullying and cyberbullying situations and address them appropriately. Webinar Host: Armen Alvarez, multicultural membership development manager, National PTA Featured Speakers:  Enrique Escallon, board member, National PTA Caroline Knorr, parenting editor, Common Sense Media (English webinar) Maria O. Alvarez, director of Latino content and outreach, Common Sense Media (Spanish webinar)     National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 www.pta.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

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National Mock Election Day – November 3rd, 2016

Thursday, November 3 is National Mock Election Day. National PTA is supporting this initiative by promoting it via social media as well as promoting the importance of voting to our PTAs.  We also have co-branded Election Guides with Non-Profit votes here.  Additionally, a PTA leader recently penned this blog on the importance of voting and there is a featured article in Our Children from a teacher and parent on the importance of voting.

Mary Jo Neil |  National Service Representative

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Bullying Prevention – Supporting LGBTQ Students

Bullying Prevention:  Supporting LGBTQ Students When:  Tuesday, Oct. 11 Time:  7 p.m. EDT Register Now Bullying can happen anywhere and to anyone. However, depending on the environment, certain groups—such as LGBTQ students and students who are perceived to be LGBTQ—are at a greater risk of being bullied. Creating a supportive school climate for LGBTQ students improves educational outcomes for all students. In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, please join National PTA and The Human Rights Campaign’s Welcoming Schools Program for an Every Child In Focus Leadership Series webinar. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to best support LGBTQ students and reduce their risk of being bullied, as well as ways to advocate for all students. Featured Speakers Laura Bay, National PTA President Johanna Eager, Director of Welcoming Schools at The Human Rights Campaign About the Every Child in Focus Leadership Series National PTA’s Every Child in Focus initiative is a campaign to strengthen family engagement in schools by celebrating the achievements and reporting the disparities within diverse populations, and sharing resources and advocacy tools to help understand the needs of every child. Through its Every Child in Focus Leadership Series, National PTA is hosting a series of virtual events for PTA leaders, educators and family and community engagement professionals to share effective family engagement and community outreach strategies. National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 www.pta.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected] Disclosure: This e-newsletter contains sponsored content from third parties. National PTA does not endorse any commercial entity, product or service. Click here to unsubscribe | Click here to manage your subscription

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What Does Your Family Think About STEM?

STEM + YOUR Family What are your thoughts on STEM education? How do you incorporate STEM activities at home? We want to hear from you! Please take a brief survey to share more about your perceptions of and engagement in STEM education. Your insights will help to inform National PTA’s STEM + Families initiative. Everyone who completes this survey will be eligible to win one of five Panera gift cards—courtesy of Bayer, National PTA’s STEM + Families Founding & Presenting Sponsor. This survey will close on October 14. National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 PTA.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

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National PTA – Confused about the federal budget? We can help!

Webinar: Federal Appropriations 101 When: Wednesday, Oct. 5 Time: 3 p.m. EDT Register Now Every year, Congress must pass a budget to fund the government for the next year. This congressional requirement has become more complex over the years, but no less important, as the budget decides what federal programs should be funded. National PTA’s government affairs department will guide participants through the appropriations process with updates on the funding levels for certain education programs. Participants will learn: How the annual federal appropriations process works Ways to effectively advocate for investments in education National PTA’s federal funding priorities Speakers: Joshua Westfall, Government Affairs Manager, National PTA Jacqueline Thomas, Legislative Assistant, Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)   We encourage you to share this webinar with all PTA members and leaders in your community! National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 PTA.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

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