Whether you are a new PTA leader, in a new role as a PTA leader, or a returning PTA leader, the Leadership Training Series will help you 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.

All leadership training workshops are now recorded and posted to the virtual
leadership series webpage.  You need to register and pay a $5.00 fee to receive access to the recordings/webpage.  An evaluation must be completed for each workshop recording you view so you can receive your certificate - you must view at least 3 recordings to receive credit for your training requirement.

Workshop topics include the following:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Bylaws/Standing Rules/Parliamentary Procedures
Membership/MemberHub
Board Basics
Nominations and Elections
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Advocacy
Communications and Social Media
National PTA Programs

To register for leadership training, click here: https://virtualtrainingworkshops.cheddarup.com

Announcing the New Jersey PTA 2022-2023 Local PTA Recognition Awards!

New Jersey PTA wants to celebrate the wonderful things your PTA is doing! Local PTA units bring amazing, innovative programs and services to children and families every day. These awards are given each year to recognize and share units’ special and unique programs. 

Click here for the award descriptions and applications: NJPTA 2022-2023 Local PTA Recognition Awards Application.

  Announcing the New Jersey PTA 2022-2023 Outstanding Partner Awards!

New Jersey PTA wants to recognize the excellent PTA partners in your school/district who work collaboratively with your PTA as well as the parents, students, and community.

Click here for the award descriptions and applications: New Jersey PTA 2022-2023 Outstanding Partner Awards Application.

Applications are open to all PTA/PTSA/SEPTAs who are in Good Standing with New Jersey PTA.

Awards will be presented at the 2023 New Jersey PTA Leadership Convention.

Award-winning PTAs will receive the following:
★ One (1) Complimentary lunch for the Celebration Event (11 am-2 pm) on Sunday, April 23, 2023
★ Special recognition and award presentation.

For more information, visit www.njpta.org or email awards@njpta.org.

NJPTA is looking forward to receiving your applications and to celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of your PTA and partners!

The New Jersey PTA Nominating Committee reports the following slate of officers for the 2023 - 2025 term:

President-Elect - Lisa Clarke, Burlington County

Vice President of Leadership Development - Sarita Dodd, Ocean County

Vice President of Advocacy - Jacqueline Gibbs, Burlington County

Secretary - Veena Pai, Mercer County

Treasurer - Nancy Wallace, Bergen County

Region Directors (5 Positions) - 

Jennifer D'Antuono (Middlesex County); Karen Diggs (Essex County); April Maxwell-Henley (Burlington County); Carey Smith (Essex County); Kathleen Witcher (Essex County)

Please note that nominations are not in order for the President position, as the current President-Elect, Sharon Roseboro, automatically becomes President, having been elected in March 2021.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH CANDIDATE

The following provisions govern the qualifications and eligibility of individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of New Jersey PTA:

Each Board Member: Must be a member of a Local PTA or the Garden State PTA at the beginning of their term on the board; The President and President-Elect candidates must have served at least four (4) years on the Board of Directors; Any person employed or under contract of New Jersey PTA shall not serve on the Board of Directors.

Click here for the roles and responsibilities of the elected board positions.

Call for Self-Declared Candidates

Per New Jersey PTA Bylaws, nominations may also be made from the floor, New Jersey PTA Policies and Procedures lay out the following procedures for marking nominations from the floor:

Qualified persons may self-declare candidacy by submitting electronically all required documents indicating their intent to run by Tuesday, March 7, 2023. 

Written notification must be sent to the President (president@njpta.org); Nominating Committee Chair (nominations@njpta.org); and Secretary (secretary@njpta.org).

In addition, the following forms must be submitted for your self-declared candidacy to be announced:

1. Self-Declare Candidacy Form

2. Resume/Bio Form

3. Signature of Agreement/Submission Form

Once these three forms have been submitted, your information will be reviewed and posted as a candidate.

Any elections-related questions may be directed to the 2023 Elections Committee: Lisa Falco, Chair (lfalco@njpta.org); Laurie Palmer (lpalmer@njpta.org); Tessie Thomas (tthomas@njpta.org).

Have you been a member of the PTA for 25 years or more?

The New Jersey PTA has the distinction of having the only 25-year group in the National PTA. The group comprises men and women who have been a member of the PTA for 25 years or more. Anyone meeting that qualification and a current member of a local unit is eligible to join. The 25 years need not be consecutive.

Membership in the group costs $10.00, including a pin in the form of an acorn with the numeral "25" and a permanent membership card. After that, dues of $2.00 per year are required to remain in good standing. To present membership in the 25-Year Group or become a member yourself, please send the following information along with a check to the "25-Year Group -New Jersey PTA" to our treasurer:

Rose Acerra

8 Robby Drive 

Oakhurst, NJ 07755

We meet once a year at the Annual New Jersey PTA Convention, where we have a luncheon, visit and reconnect with many friends from our past, and make new friends. 

Save the Date: This year’s 25-year group luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Monroe Township - More information to follow!!

We hope you consider joining the NJTPA 25-Year group today!

What is the 25-Year Group and the story of it’s formation:  M25 year group

Use this form to join the 25-year Group

Registration is now open for National PTA’s 2023 Virtual Legislative Conference (LegCon)

Taking place March 7-8, LegCon is an excellent opportunity to interact with fellow PTA leaders and child advocates; get an insider’s look at National PTA’s legislative priorities for the 118th 

Congress; learn how to impact policy decisions at the local, state, and national levels; and meet with your members of Congress to discuss the issues important to you and your

community. 

Learn more about the conference and register today at Legislative Conference - Events | National PTA

or contact our Federal Legislative chair, Rose Acerra, at racerra@njpta.org

Hope to “see” you there!

Join New Jersey PTA at the National PTA Legislative Convention

This year's Legislative Convention will be held on Tuesday, March 7 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023, and participation will be virtual.  We are looking for local leaders to join the New Jersey PTA delegation to attend the workshops on Tuesday for advocacy training and to join us at our meetings with our members of congress on Wednesday.  This year's LegCon is $50 per person, and registration is currently open.  NJPTA is offering scholarships for this year's LegCon for up to four (4) local leaders.  If you are interested and would like to be considered for one of the scholarships, fill out the questions below and let us know in 200 words or less why you would like to attend this year's LegCon and how it would benefit you and your PTA.  The Deadline to apply is Thursday, February 9th, by 5 pm ET.

The Schedule for LegCon2023 can be found here:  LegCon 2023 Schedule.

If you would like to be considered to join us at this year’s event, please fill out this scholarship form.

We need your voice at this year's National PTA LegCon! (google.com)