PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children.
The Pennsylvania PTA represents a diverse membership and is comprised of members who are actively involved in providing children and youth with various programs and advocating on their behalf.
A PTA has:
Access to an established network of volunteers at the local, state, and national levels who help one another and share resources, ideas, and projects
Handbooks from the state and National PTA
Representation on state and national level coalitions working for the benefit of children and youth
Free membership materials from the state and National PTA
Leadership training opportunities at the annual convention, summer leadership conference, and regional training workshops
Important resources available from the state PTA, including PTA in Pennsylvania and the Information Bulletin, and cooperating organizations