PTA Outreach & Communications

  1. Educational Timeline
    1. NYS test results
  2. Introductory email
    1. What PTA does
    2. Address special ed community, ENL communities
  3. Communication Needs
    1. Introductory Letter – https://www.fpbspta.com/board-members
    2. How to communicate in clear way
    3. Where to look for information
    4. Monthly calendar on NYS PTA website – events, training
    5. USE GOOGLE with position emails/Google Calendar
    6. Flexible & responsive to community’s needs
    7. Diversity (language) in how we communicate
    8. Google Digital Citizenship info – program dedicated to FE @ convention
    9. POST MEETING MINUTES & AGENDAS
    10. Less is more
    11. Reframe view of PTA
  4. Outreach Needs
    1. Find out social media outlets that parents in community use
      1. Two people w/admin access at all times
    2. Social media procedures & protocols (SAFETY — commenting, community building)
      1. Entry questions for FB groups
    3. Access to emails to help w/transitions
    4. Flexibility with working parents
    5. Outreach is more difficult at times with ENL communities
      1. Cultural understanding & sensitivity
      2. Explain events/”talk PTA” at their level
    6. I AM PTA campaign – all walks of life