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Join us at the Illinois PTA Convention on March 9, 2012, for an engaging session led by Jean Donovan and Kathy Clarke. Learn how to create and strengthen PTA communities across K-12 schools. Discover the benefits of collaboration, including programming partnerships, mentorship for new presidents, and enhanced community service opportunities. We will define two types of PTA communities, share strategies for minimizing conflicts, and discuss how to build future leadership. This session aims to empower PTA members and cultivate a collaborative spirit among schools.
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Creating A PTA Community Illinois PTA Convention March 9th, 2012 Presenters: Jean Donovan, DuPage West Region Director Kathy Clarke, DWR Leadership Development Chair
Defining a PTA Community Community Type One: A group of schools covering levels K-12, which have common elementary and middle school feeders. Ex: Neuqua Valley High School-Crone Middle School - Patterson, Kendall & Graham Elementary
Benefits of Creating PTA Community One • Partnering on Programming • Minimizing Calendar/Schedule Conflicts • Mentoring New Presidents • Building Future Leadership • Creation of School Liaison Position • Enhancing Community Service Opportunities • Strengthening Councils
Defining a PTA Community • Community Type Two: A group of schools who serve students of the same age group and are part of the same school district, PTA council, PTA district or region. Ex: Edison, Monroe, Franklin & Hubble Middle Schools
Benefits of Creating PTA Community Two • Partnering on programming • Greater Idea Sharing • Enhancing Community Service Opportunities
Getting Started • Taking that first step and agreeing to act as “facilitator” • Reach out to others to set up a time to “collaborate” • Create goals and identify needs of your PTA community • Set follow up meetings based on needs of the group
Partnering on Programming • Parent Education Nights • Minimizing Competition • Not Reinventing the Wheel • Strength in Numbers
Minimizing Calendar/Schedule Conflicts • Share Important Dates * Fundraisers * Cooks Night Out/Restaurant Nights * Major Events * Cultural Arts * PTA Meetings
Mentoring New Presidents • Build a Relationship with New Presidents • Guide Toward the Role of a Facilitator • Act as a Resource for FAQ
Building Future Leadership • Developing Relationships with the Executive Boards of Feeder Schools • Recruiting Committee Chairs
Create School Liaison Position • Communicate Events and Activities • Raise awareness of leadership openings/needs • Encourage involvement at their school
Enhance Community Service Opportunities • Strength in Numbers *Joint efforts bring greater success
Strengthening Councils • Strengthens Communication • Builds Community • Adds a new layer of collaboration
Wrap Up • Does your PTA currently have contact with other PTA’s in your PTA community? • If so,what is the greatest strength of your PTA community? • If not, what is the biggest obstacle preventing your PTA community from working together?