August 25, 2022
  Summer Leadership 2022  
  Local PTA Leadership Training - Virtual Series  
 
Visit www.cheddarup.com/c/2022summertraining to register!

Click here for more detailed instructions.
ALL SESSIONS HELD 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM on the date indicated.

Each workshop will be recorded and added to the library for viewing at anytime.

 

Virtual Local PTA Leadership Training LIVE Training Schedule

Monday, August 29 - BYLAWS AND STANDING RULES

Tuesday, August 30 - OFFICERS: BUILDING YOUR TEAM
Thursday, September 1  - REFLECTIONS - NATIONAL PTA ARTS PROGRAM
Thursday, September 8 - MEMBERHUB ROUNDTABLE
Monday, September 12 - DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN YOUR PTA

Tuesday, September 13 TREASURER: PLANNING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
Wednesday, September 14 - COFFEE WITH CANDY
**For current Local PTA Presidents only

Monday, September 19 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Wednesday, September 21 PRESIDENT: LEADING THE WAY

Tuesday, September 27 TREASURER ROUNDTABLE

Thursday, September 29 - VICE PRESIDENT AND COMMITTEES

Monday, October 3 - COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA

Thursday, October 6 - SECRETARY

Tuesday, October 11 - ADVOCACY IN YOUR PTA

Wednesday, October 12 - MEMBERSHIP ROUNDTABLE

Thursday, October 13 - PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES

Monday, October 17 - MEMBERSHIP STRATEGIES

Tuesday, October 18 - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Thursday, October 20 - BOARD BASICS

Thursday, November 3 - BYLAWS AND GOVERNANCE ROUNDTABLE

Monday, November 14 - PROGRAMS

Tuesday, November 15 - COFFEE WITH CANDY

**For current Local PTA Presidents only

Wednesday, November 16 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

**All Trainings will be recorded and posted to the Virtual Training Workshop Site within 5 days. This will allow for anyone that can not attend the live session to still participate.

 

Visit www.cheddarup.com/c/2022summertraining to register!

 
  Summer Leadership Conference 2022 - Registration is now OPEN! New Date Added!  
 

Greetings New Jersey PTA Superheroes!

Register Today at : https://2022summertraining.cheddarup.com/

Summer Leadership Training is back live!

 

Whether you are a new PTA leader, in a new role as a PTA leader or a returning PTA leader, you will walk away from the NJPTA Summer Leadership Training with the essential tools to run your PTA effectively.  Remember, the NJPTA Standards of Affiliation requires all PTA officers to be trained each year they hold a leadership position.

 

Presentation topics will include:

  • Positional training - President/Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary
  • Advocacy
  • Membership
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Bylaws and Standing Rules
  • Review of the Standards of Affiliation
  • National PTA Programs
  • Question and Answer Session

 

New Jersey PTA provides direct assistance to our local PTA superheroes throughout the year - join us and meet your state leadership team! You will learn how to access all of the resources available to you to have a fun and successful 22-23 PTA year!

 

Registration is now open and can be paid by credit card, e-check, or by mailing a check for just you or your entire group. Registration for all sessions is $5.00/person. Saturday Sessions will include lunch and the Weeknight Sessions will include a light dinner.  

 

So grab your cape and soar on down to the #NJPTASLT22,

Candy Fredericks, NJPTA President

Lisa Falco, NJPTA Vice President of Leadership Development


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2022!

 
  Reflections  
  Register your PTA for Reflections!  
 

New Jersey PTA and the National PTA Reflections Program welcomes students of all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students reflect on a theme and create original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Students earn positive recognition for their achievements.

Click Here for 5 steps to start your PTA Reflections program!

 
  For Your Information  
  Get Funding to Host PTA Programs!  
 

National PTA is offering over $600K to nearly 500 PTAs to help conduct programs for families in the areas of digital safety, STEM, literacy, healthy lifestyles and the arts. The application period is now open. By answering only a few questions, your PTA can be eligible for $1,000 or $2,500 in program funding to help cover expenses like custodial services, food, transportation and translation services to help ensure all families can participate. The deadline to submit applications is Sept. 27. No prior grant-writing experience is needed. Visit PTA.org/Grants to learn more and apply.

 
  Letter of Intent - New Jersey PTA Board of Directors 2023 - 2025 Term  
 

New Jersey PTA is seeking candidates for election in 2023 for a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, for the following state leadership positions:


2023 - 2025 Officer Positions
• President-Elect (2-year term with 2-year term as President - To serve as President-Elect, you must have served at least four years on the New Jersey PTA Board of Directors.)
• Vice President of Advocacy
• Vice President of Leadership Development
• Secretary
• Treasurer

2023 - 2025 Region Director Positions
• Region Director (5 Positions - Region Directors that are elected will be placed in a region by the NJPTA Executive Committee prior to July 1, 2023.)

COMPLETED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE BELOW LINKS BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2022.

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE LETTER OF INTENT PACKET

CLICK HERE FOR THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF THE NJPTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS

If you have any questions, please contact the NJPTA Office at 609-587-0100 or njpta@njpta.org

 
  You Belong in PTA New Membership Resources  
 

Your PTA does great work for your community, but spreading the word and inviting people to join can be hard. We've got your back! National PTA released a new suite of tools to help you promote your PTA's value: You Belong in PTA. Use the customizable and print-and-go flyers and social media graphics to get the word out. Create your PTA's unique value message by following the provided guide. A short video will help you get started telling your school community why you belong in PTA!

 
  For Your Information!  
 

Enroll in the School of Excellence Program!

Screenshot of 2022-2023 SOE Enrollment Video

This summer is a great time to plan for next school year. Start the new school year on the right foot! Enroll in the School of Excellence program for intentional ways to build confidence in your school and PTA. Enroll today! 


Upcoming Events - September 12 - 16, 2022 - Celebrate National PTA's Back-to-School Week! We will share information and resources to help PTA leaders, parents, and teachers plan their school year, engage their communities and support student wellbeing and learning. We'll make sure you have the tools you need to rock this school year!

 
   
 

 

The New Jersey PTA Local PTA Resources Hub is your one-stop shop for all NJPTA resources. Check it out today! www.njpta.org/resourceshub

 

 

 

 

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