At a time when PTA budgets are
tight and schedules are even tighter, e-learning is a solution
for members looking to expand their skills cost-effectively and
without the need to travel. This e-learning initiative is a step
toward achieving PTA’s goal of making all members informed
advocates by 2020.
Choose from the following
courses, and look for new courses to be added throughout the
year. Each course takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete and
can be revisited repeatedly for more practice.
PTA Basics.
Discover the history and structure of PTA, as well as the
programs and issues that the national network of PTA members
undertakes across the country to strengthen parent involvement
in every school. (Course designed for emerging local leaders.)
Grant Writing. Does your
PTA need more non-dues revenue to use in the school or
community? Get familiar with the grant-writing process by taking
a free introductory course on the basics of grant application.
Conflict Management. Learn
the basic principles and techniques of conflict management by
immersing yourself in a simulated real-life situation, guided by
immediate feedback and expert advice.
Planning and Goal Setting.
Developed around a five-step process from Franklin Covey, this
course contains printable tools and exercises for use in setting
and reaching your goals.
Parliamentary Procedure.
We have all attended a meeting where there were no
objectives, people interrupted each other, conversation was
dominated by arguing, and decisions weren’t made fairly or in a
timely manner (or at all!). Learn how rules of conduct
positively effect the decisions a PTA makes while ensuring fair
and orderly unit operations.
Running a Successful PTA
Program. Outlines the steps for taking a program idea from
concept to reality to meet the needs in your school. (Course
designed for both emerging and current local PTA leaders.)
Effective Advocacy for Your
Child—Organize around local issues and address them to
benefit the needs of children and your community. (Course
designed for emerging local leaders.)
Note: Your username and password
are on the back of your membership card.
