NYS PTA Support of NYSED Assessment Waiver Application
Please see our letter to NYSED regarding NYS PTAs support of waiving the June assessments.
Pick A Reading Partner (PARP)
The Pick A Reading Partner Program (PARP) is back! This program designed to foster a lifelong love of reading in children. It focuses on encouraging families to read at home with their children for at least 20 minutes per day. Learn more here!
Legislative Summit and Lobby Day
Join NYS PTA members from across the state on February 27, 2021 for the new virtual Legislative Summit format. Register Today! Why attend? We need YOU to help us advocate! You’ll hear from experts and PTA advocates on issues affecting children and how YOU can make a difference. Learn more about this opportunity to have […]
The Great PTA Sign Up Day on Feb 10 was a great success! Thank you!
Thank you for your participation. Together we are shining a light on membership! Mary Sotomayor and the NYS PTA Membership Team 2/2/2021 -The Great PTA Sign Up Day – Only 1 Week to Go! Greetings Unit Leaders Get ready- the big day is next week! Please share this email with your membership chair. The countdown […]
NYS PTA Congratulates Chancellor Young, thrilled to work together to Shine a Light on Every Child with One Voice
January 11, 2021 (Albany) – NYS PTA is thrilled with today’s election and announcement that Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr. will serve as the next Chancellor of the Board of Regents. Chancellor Young’s long tenure in public education and his continued commitment to our children is unparalleled. His experience and dedication will only amplify the […]
An open message to our communities and PTA family:
The mission, values, vision and beliefs of NYS PTA are clear: to support every child with one voice, to be the leading advocates for children, to make every child’s potential a reality, and to be a powerful voice for all children. We believe in collaboration, commitment, accountability, respect, inclusivity, diversity, differences, and in integrity. NYS […]
Join your Local PTA!
Students and families need the support of PTA now more than ever before. Please join your local PTA and help us reach our collective goal for all of New York state. Search for a local PTA to JOIN!
New Family Engagement Newsletter
NYS PTA is proud to announce our new, monthly family engagement newsletter full of helpful advice on how you can help support and engage parents, families, and communities during these unprecedented times. Inside you’ll find: A phone script to help you reach out to parents and families Information on how to be inclusive Details on NYS Education […]
NYS PTA Continues to Support Parents and Families in Response to COVID-19
December 8, 2020 (Albany) – As we enter month nine of the COVID-19 pandemic, NYS PTA stands ready to support and assist our parents, families, educators, community members, and schools. In April 2020, we launched a new COVID-19 webpage, providing guidance for PTA leaders and resources for parents and families, including State Education Department and […]
2020 NYS PTA Celebration of the Arts
New York State has some of the most amazing and talented students in the country. The 2019-2020 Reflections theme “Look Within” inspired our students to create beautiful artwork. And we know that arts in education is so important for our students and truly shine a light on every child! Our State Regions received over 1,800 […]