Utah PTA is a non-profit grassroots child advocacy organization made up of parents, teachers, and at the secondary school level, stduents. Utah PTA is an affiliate of National PTA and is organized in Utah at local, council, and state levels. The mission of Utah PTA is stated as follows:
Utah PTA will help every child realize his
full potential and will:
Advocate:
Support and speak of behalf of children and youth, and
Involve:
Encourage positive involvement in all facets of a
child's life, and
Develop:
Assist in developing skills to raise and protect
children and youth.
Utah PTA accomplishes its mission by focusing on a child's growth and development, providing programs and training for leadership, individuals, and family members in seven areas of focus directly affecting the lives of children: Community involvement, education, family life, health, individual development, safety and welfare, and student involvement.
