NYS PTA Proudly Announces the 2020-21 New Officers!
NYS PTA is excited to share that at the virtual 124th NYS PTA Conference, NYS PTA members from across the state unanimously elected new association officers. The following NYS PTA Officers have been elected to new terms: Dana Platin, NYS PTA President, from Holbrook, NY Helen Hoffman, NYS PTA 1st Vice President, from Franklin Square, […]
NYS PTA Conference 2020
Embrace Today, Shape Tomorrow The NYS PTA Conference will be held on November 13-15, 2020. Here are just a few of the reasons you should attend: Virtually meet, network and develop relationships with others from all across NYS who love children as much as you do. Vote for new state officers. Determine resolutions long held […]
Helpful Information for Units, Councils, and Members
With the new school year just starting, we wanted to ensure you had the most up-to-date information to help you run your group. Please see the 2020 Unit Council information packet for information on all areas of PTA such as Advocacy, Membership, Programs, Development, Bylaws and more!
In Remembrance of Lorey A. Zaman
Press Release NYS PTA mourns the loss of our President, Lorey A. Zaman September 3, 2020 (Albany) – It is with utmost sadness that on behalf of the Zaman and Gentry families and the NYS PTA Governance Team, we announce the sudden passing of our State President, Lorey A. Zaman. For all of our PTA family, […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 6TH!
The search is on for the 2022—2023 Reflections Theme! National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas,develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become moresuccessful in school and in life. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create […]
New Membership Campaign
National PTA has developed a suite of materials to bolster your membership recruitment activities. Today, PTA’s role is more important than ever in connecting parents, teachers and administrators, and supporting critical school needs. We want every family in our schools to join PTA, because we can do more together than apart. The new membership campaign—PTA […]
NYS PTA excited to work with Interim Commissioner Rosa in support of children
NYS PTA is excited to work with Interim Commissioner Rosa in support of every NYS child, family, educator and school. Dr. Rosa has extensive experience in our educational system, rising from a bi-lingual paraprofessional in the NYC school system to Chancellor. She has been committed to equity and inclusion issues, and has decades of both […]
NEW YORK STATE PTA AND FIDELIS CARE LAUNCH NEW ‘EVERY CHILD HEALTHY’ PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES
ALBANY, NY (July 27, 2020) – The New York State PTA and Fidelis Care are joining together to launch Every Child Healthy, a new initiative designed to provide health and wellness resources to children and families throughout the summer, and as they prepare for a new school year in the fall. From kid-friendly videos and […]
NYS PTA on Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe’s Departure from SED
“Interim Commissioner Tahoe will be truly missed,” offered NYS PTA President Lorey A. Zaman. “She has tirelessly served our children, families, and schools for more than a decade. In this past year as Interim Commissioner, her commitment to equity, passion for family engagement, and support for our students and educators was unparalleled. As a mom […]
Congratulations to the 2019-20 Membership Growth Good Apple Award Recipients
We are so excited to announce the winners of the Membership Growth Award. The PTA unit with the highest percentage of Membership growth for 2019-20 was… #07-242 Avon PTA (Genesee Valley Region) Way to Go, Congratulations! And Congratulations to the two Runners-up: #18-421 Woodlands PTSA (Westchester-East Putnam Region) #12-366 Duanesburg Community PTA (Northeastern Region) Click […]