The Nominating Committee and Elections Training will be one hour - approximately 1/2 hour presentation and 1/2 hour Q&A. NJPTA recommends the President/VP attend the training so that they are aware of the committee responsibilities. All Nominating Committee members should attend to learn about their responsibilities and how to facilitate the process. If the full committee is not available to attend, then the Chair of the committee or one designated member should attend on behalf of the committee.
Training Options
Thursday, January 20 - 9:30 AM/7:00 PM - Monday, January 31 - 12:00 PM/7:00 PM -
Tuesday, February 8 - 9:30 AM/7:00 PM
Register now for any of the above sessions! CLICK HERE to register.
Leadership Training is designed to help local PTA leaders become familiar with PTA policy and procedure, NJPTA and governmental agency requirements, and officer position responsibilities to help you run an effective and successful PTA.
New Jersey PTA requires all elected officers to attend at least one NJPTA-approved training session per year (see NJPTA Local Unit Standards of Affiliation 2021-2022). NJPTA has transitioned the training experience from virtual sessions to a self-guided webinar format. Upon completion of your training, NJPTA will send you a certificate and ask you to fill out a brief survey about your training experience.
New Jersey PTA wants to celebrate the wonderful things your PTA is doing! Local PTAs bring amazing, innovative programs and services to children and families every day. The success awards are given each year to recognize and share units' special and unique programs. Eligible programs/activities took place in the 2021 calendar year.
New Jersey PTA wants to recognize the excellent educators in your school/district who work collaboratively with your PTA as well as the parents, students and community. Applications are open to all Local and Council PTAs who are in Good Standing with New Jersey PTA.
Local PTA Success Awards Categories
President's Recognition Award; Advocacy; Arts in Education; Communication; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Family Engagement; "For Your Child"; Health and Safety; Exceptional Student; & STEM
Outstanding Educator Categories
Administrator; Educator; & Superintendent
For more information on the New Jersey PTA Awards click here!
The new year means a new opportunity to examine your membership recruitment efforts! As we prepare to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of National PTA, remember that you don't ever have to go it alone. We're here to help with resources for your every need!
We wanted you to know first-the 125th National PTA Anniversary Convention will be held in National Harbor, Md. We'll be gathering just steps from our nation's capital, where our beloved association began 125 years ago. Get in on the fun! Mark your calendar for our milestone anniversary celebration, June 14-19, 2022.
PLUS, to honor PTA's legacy of advocacy on behalf of all children, we've reimagined our Legislative Conference to be part of our convention! You won't want to miss new experiences, such as ...
Join us virtually January 25 at 7pm. Continue the celebration of last year's Reflections winners by hosting a watch party for our free and fun Virtual Reflections Student Arts Showcase. RSVP today and receive a BINGO board to use during the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Take Your Family to School Week and PTA Founders' Day (Feb. 17) is coming up next month! National PTA offers In Person and At Home program models to meet students and families where they are. Explore options for STEM, literacy, digital safety, healthy lifestyles and more at PTA.org/Programs.
S3433/A5322 will help survivors of human trafficking move on with their lives, free of many of the criminal convictions that resulted from the abuse and exploitation of their traffickers. We are grateful to the legislators who championed this bill.
Click here to view the upcoming events sponsored by the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking occurring this month!
Kick off your 2022 PTA advocacy year by familiarizing yourself with National PTA's Public Policy Priorities. National PTA uses these priorities to leverage the voices of families in the national discussion and ensure that every child has access to a fair and equitable education.
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