A coalition of six statewide education organizations have joined forces behind Vision 20/20, including the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO), the Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics and Diversity (SCSDD), and the Illinois … Continue reading Illinois PTA Supports Vision 20/20
Carrie Busey PTA Gives Families in Need a Helping Hand
Carrie Busey Elementary in Champaign is like many Illinois schools, with about half of the student population classified as low-income. PTA volunteer Heather Schultz knew there were unmet needs at the school, but like many parents she didn’t know what she could do to help. A conversation with a relative from another state about a program … Continue reading Carrie Busey PTA Gives Families in Need a Helping Hand
10 Keys to a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and now that your child is in school, you need to partner with the other teachers in your child’s life to work towards your common goal—to have your child learn and do well. A great place to start that collaboration is your child’s parent-teacher conference. Here … Continue reading 10 Keys to a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
5 Social Media Tips for Fab Fall Fundraisers
What's your PTA’s big fall fundraiser - a carnival, book fair, chili cook-off, garage sale? Whatever it is, using popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram can rally parents, extend your reach, recognize sponsors and boost profits! Plan it! Starting 4-5 weeks before the event, map out a detailed Social Media Plan. … Continue reading 5 Social Media Tips for Fab Fall Fundraisers
National PTA and LifeLock Launch #ShareAwesome Contest
You experience awesome every day, and PTA wants you to share it! Snag a photo and tag it with #ShareAwesome anytime between September 15 to November 30 on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for a chance to win a tablet or $2,500 scholarship! #ShareAwesome is a new campaign from National PTA with the support of LifeLock … Continue reading National PTA and LifeLock Launch #ShareAwesome Contest
Top Ten Takeaways from the Back-to-School Webinar
Illinois PTA and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) hosted a Back-to-School webinar with state superintendent Dr. Chris Koch and Illinois PTA president Peg Staehlin on Tuesday, September 9th. Topics discussed included the new Illinois Learning Standards, assessment, family engagement, and the award-winning Illinois school report card. Here are the top ten takeaways from … Continue reading Top Ten Takeaways from the Back-to-School Webinar
October 6th is Bring Your Parents to School Day in Illinois
House Bill 129 amends the Illinois School Code to allow school boards to designate the first Monday in October of each year as “Bring Your Parents to School Day.” The law took effect January 1, 2014. Local school boards have the option of adopting the law which will allow parents to attend class with their … Continue reading October 6th is Bring Your Parents to School Day in Illinois
You’re Invited To Attend a Back to School Webinar with Dr. Chris Koch, llinois State Superintendent September 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Please join Dr. Chris Koch and Peg Staehlin for a Back to School Webinar. Dr Koch will be sharing information regarding the new Illinois Learning Standards, test assessments and parent engagement. The hour long webinar will conclude with a Q and A session. Click here for registration details.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL B.A.S.H.
Submitted by Carolyn McCarty, Southern Region Director The 2nd Annual Illinois PTA Southern Region Back-to-School B.A.S.H. (Backpack and Supplies Handout) was filled with returning friends and new ones. The classroom of Growing Scholars Educational Center’s Eins-Team invited families to take part in engineering experiences. Dental Safari provided free dental check-ups, cleanings, and fluoride treatments to … Continue reading BACK-TO-SCHOOL B.A.S.H.
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