Advocacy

New York State PTA:  Advocates for Children

From its inception as the first state branch of the National PTA formed in 1897, New York State PTA’s long-held commitment to advocacy has been the fire within. Ignited by the efforts of a very small group of mothers gathered in Chautauqua, N.Y., today’s more than 346,000 members continue to raise their voices to speak up for children. Together we work for a common purpose: to secure adequate laws, regulations and policies for the care and protection of children and youth. To achieve this objective PTA advocates bring critical issues that affect the education, health and welfare of children and youth before the public, policy makers and elected officials. Connecting our more than 1500 grass-root units and councils, 16 regions, the state board of managers and National PTA is the shared belief that:

“Advocacy is at the heart of PTA's mission and vision. Taking action provides both parents and PTA leaders with the resources to become more involved with their community at home and their community across the nation.” Excerpted from National PTA website: http://www.pta.org/take_action.asp

It is our hope that PTA members and advocacy partners will use this site to learn about New York State PTA’s current basic policy, positions, directives, issues and advocacy efforts and link these to their own advocacy efforts at the grassroots level. To receive important action alerts and messages, sign up for CapWiz, our electronic advocacy system.

While we speak for every child with one voice, the more voices the louder the chorus! Join us to keep the advocacy flame burning and sustain the legacy of that first small group of women in upstate NY. In doing so, we will realize our vision: to make New York State PTA the premier organization for advocacy and parent involvement organization for all children!

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Legislative Directory

Legislative Program

        Basic Policy 
        Where We Stand - includes current Resolutions and Position Papers
        Legislative Directives

        Position Papers

PTA Lobby Day/Virtual Lobby Day 2010

Regents Reports

Resolutions

        2010 Proposed Resolutions 

        2010 Proposed Resolutions Checklist   

        2009 Adopted Convention Resolutions

        How to Write and Submit a PTA Resolution
             Historical List of Retired Resolutions

Take Action with NYS PTA CapWiz

Testimony