NYS PTA
New York’s major statewide education organizations released a report today calling for a $2.2 billion state aid increase for 2019-20.
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Educational Conference Board calls for $2.2 billion state aid increase for 2019-20
New York’s major statewide education organizations released a report today calling for a $2.2 billion state aid increase for 2019-20.
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National PTA and Alaska PTA Supports Disaster Relief Funding for Families and Schools Impacted by Earthquake
National PTA President Jim Accomando and Alaska PTA President Candy Jo Bracken issued a statement regarding the 11/30 earthquake.
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NYS PTA Lays Out Priorities for 2019 Legislative Session
NYS PTA President Lorey Zaman and Executive Director Kyle Belokopitsky discuss funding and other advocacy priorities for New York’s upcoming legislative session.
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National PTA and California PTA Supports California PTAs with Disaster Relief Funding for Families and Schools Impacted by Camp Fire
National PTA is deeply concerned for everyone devastated by the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history. The safety of all families, schools and communities affected by the aftermath of the wildfires is very important to us.
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Garner the Past, Change Today, Embrace Tomorrow
Newly-elected NYS PTA President Lorey Zaman shares her vision in her acceptance address to Convention delegates.
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2018-2019 National PTA STEM + Families Grant Recipients
Nine PTAs in New York received 2018-2019 National PTA STEM + Families Grants!
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Testimony to the NYS Assembly Education Committee-Mental Health/Physical Education
NYS PTA Executive Director Kyle McCauley Belokopitsky testifies before the NYS Assembly Education Committee-Mental Health/Physical Education about the current state of health, mental health, and physical education programs, services, and instruction in our school on October 23, 2018.
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From Leading the Way to Leaving a Legacy
Our members are the real gears in the NYS PTA machine. Simply put, you make us go. So, let’s go!
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Bronx International Community High School Teacher Named 2019 Teacher of the Year
NYS PTA Congratulates the 2019 New York State Teacher of the Year, Alhassan Susso.
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NYSED Memo Prohibiting Federal Funds to be Used for Firearms
The NYS Education Department will not allow local educational agencies to use Title IV, Part A funds – or any other federal or state funds – for the purposes of purchasing, storing, or training school staff in the use of firearms under any circumstances.
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NYS PTA Commentary on ESSA Regulations
NYS PTA leaders sent a letter to NYSED with commentary on the ESSA regulations.
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PTAs and Schools Honored for Innovation and Excellence in Family Engagement
National PTA is pleased to announce that Maple West Elementary PTA in Williamsville, NY (Western Region) has been honored with the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Outstanding Family-School Partnership Award.
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NYS PTA Celebrates 19 National PTA Schools of Excellence
NYS PTA is proud to announce that 19 NYS PTA Units have been named National PTA Schools of Excellence.
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National PTA Urges Congress and the Administration to Halt Zero-Tolerance Policy Separating Undocumented Children and Families
National PTA urges Congress and the administration to immediately stop the zero-tolerance policy that is resulting in harmful separation of undocumented children from their parents and family members. Our association also seeks immediate reunification of families presently separated under current enforcement policy.
Run Your PTA
Are you looking for help running your PTA? From this area you can access the following: Resource Guide, Forms, Bylaws information, Guides, Leadership Development materials and other items to help you Run Your PTA! Annual Officer Contact Information/Form A Bylaws/Procedures…
Parent Resources
In this section of the website you will find resources on numerous topics for parents pertaining to parent involvement, engaging educators, and helping students.
Communications
From this area you can access the following: NYSPTAlert, Advocacy Newsbriefs, Fast Facts, Press Releases and other news items published by NYS PTA!
News
National PTA and Alaska PTA Supports Disaster Relief Funding for Families and Schools Impacted by Earthquake
National PTA President Jim Accomando and Alaska PTA President Candy Jo Bracken issued a statement regarding the 11/30 earthquake.
NYS PTA Lays Out Priorities for 2019 Legislative Session
NYS PTA President Lorey Zaman and Executive Director Kyle Belokopitsky discuss funding and other advocacy priorities for New York’s upcoming legislative session.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Are you looking for some information on English Language Learners (ELL)? Check out this page for more information… NYS PTA Resources English Language Learners (ELL) Brochure NYS Education Department NYS Education Department ELL/MLL Parent Guide NYS Education Department Office of…
Family Engagement
Family Engagement is a critical strategy for ensuring students’ academic achievement, graduation from high school and overall success in life. In this regard, National PTA has adopted six Standards for Family-School Partnerships. These Standards provide a framework for strengthening Family Engagement programs, activities and policies.
