What is the PTA?

Series Summary

A Parent Teacher Associations, or PTA, is a voluntary organization that gathers both parents and teachers of school students together to discuss important school and community issues. PTA meetings usually involve discussion of fundraising, school and student welfare, and school activities. One major purpose of the PTA is to boost parent involvement in their child's school, and it is estimated that over 90% of U.S. Schools have some form of parent teacher group. Other missions of the PTA involve speaking on behalf of children before government organizations, and assisting parents in developing skills to raise and protect their children.

In this free video series, our expert will explain all basic aspects of the PTA. You will learn what the PTA does specifically, and what is expected of PTA members. Our expert will also discuss the benefits of being a PTA member, and how the organization works to fundraise and develop programs for schools and students. If you have always wanted to get involved in your child's PTA organization, but were not sure how to get started, this is a great video full of tips and advice for any parent with school aged children.

Video Transcript

"Hi! My name is Leslie and I am from Tampa, Florida and on behalf of Expert Village, this is all about the PTA. Chapter 01 What is the PTA? The PTA or the Parent Teacher Association is commonly used to describe all parent groups whether or not they are actually affiliated with the PTA. Parents, teachers and even administrators are frequently confused or unaware of the differences between PTA and other parent organizations. PTA is the nations original parent's group in schools influencing parents to get involved in their children's education. The PTA is a national non-profit organization. Neither the organization nor its leaders receive any financial benefit from PTA activities. The PTA is a grass root organization that brings parents and teachers together so they can work towards improving the lives and education of students. Over 6.5 million people belong to PTA nationwide making it the largest Child Advocacy Volunteers Association. Simply put the PTA is a group of adults both men and women both affiliated with the school that has organized to help children thrive and learn whether that means it's fun raising for school supplies, educating parents, helping teachers or fighting for legislation to ensure that every child gets a high quality education. They are run by volunteers and led by volunteers and are accountable to parents and schools. The PTA gives parents a way to help their children succeed. "