Utah PTA Leadership Convention

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Registration Fees: On-site Registration $75.00

Registration Price for Non-PTA Members $100

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THURSDAY

9:00 - 10:45 AM General Session #1

11:15 - 12:15 PM Workshops Block 100

12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 PM Workshops Block 200

2:45 - 3:45 PM Workshops Block 300

4:00 - 6:00 PM General Session #2 (Click here for copies of Proposed Resolutions and Bylaws Amendments)

FRIDAY

9:00 - 10:30 AM General Session #3

11:00 - 12:00 PM Workshop Block 400

12:00 - 1:15 PM Lunch
12:00 - 1:15 PM Superintendent's Luncheon (must register)

1:30 - 2:30 PM Workshop Block 500

2:45 - 4:00 PM Fantastic Finale - Workshop 601

2013 Convention Workshops & Descriptions

Key--Position best suited to class:
ALL: anyone   A: Awards  CI: Community Involvement  COMM: Any commissioner  CP: Council President  E: Education  FL: Family Life  
H: Health  ID: Individual Development  LEAD: Leadership  LEG: Legislative  M: Membership  P: President  PE: President-elect  
PR: Public Relations  R: Region Leaders  SEC: Secretary  SI: Student Involvement  SW: Safety/Welfare  T: Teacher  TECH: Technology  
TL: Trust Lands  TR: Treasurer

Thursday 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

101         Being a Successful Elementary PTA President: Tools for Elementary Presidents and President-elects.  (P, PE)

102         Treasurer Training: Learn the information you need to be a successful Treasurer.  Topics covered will include budgeting, forms, reports, filing, banking, and running fundraisers.  This will be a great training for new and seasoned treasurers. (TR)

103         Legislative VP Training: What is my job as a Legislative VP? Training for local and council legislative vice presidents will be covered.  Attendees will receive a copy of the Legislative VP Handbook. (LEG)

104         Public Relations is the Key: Every school needs a public relations member of their board.  Public Relations is crucial for membership growth and parent involvement.  Topics include: How to get your PR on track, how to deal with difficult people, how to get your message out and increase your influence with PTA and "Come Play with PTA".  (PR)

105         Reflections Basics and Beyond: With the new online entry process, we are all learning new things together!  Join us as we make sense of it all and move forward to make sure this premier PTA program stays great for Utah students.  (ID)

106         Creating Effective PTA and School Web Sites That Anyone Can Maintain: Every PTA and school need a web site to keep parents and students informed of important school information.  In this workshop we will discuss how to create a web site that parents and students will use.  We will talk about ways to improve all levels of schools web sites.  (TECH, SEC)

107         What is a Commissioner?: How do I bring together and organize a working committee or commission to address critical issues facing children, youth, and their families? This workshop will explain the role of an effective commissioner, teach you how to organize a commission, and the available resources to help you succeed.  (CI, FL, E, H, ID, SI, SW)

108         Council Presidents Training: Council President Training for new and returning Council Presidents.  Come and learn from PTA leaders and each other on how to make your council experience amazing.  (CP)

109         Military Family Workshop: Highlighting ways that PTA's can work to help our military families with their unique challenges.  This military family workshop will give you information, ideas, resources, and handouts! NOTE: Even though your school may not be near a military base with active duty military parents, your school may have many reservist parents that can be called up any time.  (FL, MF,ALL)

110         How to tell if Your Teen is in an Abusive Relationship: This presentation will address the signs of dating violence, how to prevent it, and what to do when someone discloses they are in a violent relationship.  We will offer ways to get teens involved in the statewide community awareness of prevention efforts.  We will end with feedback from class members on what successful efforts they have experienced in their agency.  (SI, FL, SW)

111         Effective School Community Councils: How can you create a successful School Community Council?  Learn the tools, laws, and resources available to you that will help your community council function well and benefit your school.  (TL, E, ALL)

Key--Position best suited class
ALL: anyone  A: Awards  CI: Community Involvement   COMM: Any commissioner   CP: Council President  E: Education  FL: Family Life 
H: Health,  ID: Individual Development  LEAD: Leadership  LEG: Legislative  M: Membership  P: President  PE: President-elect   
PR: Public Relations  R: Region Leaders  SEC: Secretary  SI: Student Involvement  SW: Safety/Welfare  T: Teacher  TECH: Technology  
TL: Trust Lands  TR: Treasurer

Thursday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

201         Money Matters for Presidents and Treasurers:  Presidents and Treasurers working together to keep your PTA financially sound.  (P,PE, TR)            

202         Becoming a Successful Grant Writer: Introduction to the most basic and important elements of grant writing regardless of the topic (science, reading, arts, etc.). The Utah PTA Arts Grants will be the vehicle used to demonstrate the process. Participants will also be given quick information about the Utah Division of Arts and Museums (Utah Arts Council) online grants. All will leave less scared of writing grants. (COMM, TR, ALL)  

203         Getting Your Community Excited about Involvement at Your School: As we prepare the leaders of tomorrow see how community groups and civic groups can help strengthen programs at your schools (panel discussion).  Get great information for Teacher Appreciation and on getting volunteers engaged.  (CI)

204         Safety & Welfare Commission Training: This class is for new and ongoing local, council, and region Safety Commissioners and other PTA members interested in school and family safety issues.  We will showcase successful program strategies that address critical issues facing children and youth today.  (SW)

205         Membership Matters: Learn how to run a successful membership campaign, increase your membership and where to find resources, information, ideas, and handouts.  (M, P, PE, ALL)

206         Secretary Training: Come and learn how to be an effective and resourceful secretary.  The class will highlight many avenues for better communication with members and volunteers through newsletter, emails, etc.  (SEC)        

207         Student Involvement Commission: This workshop will cover how to organize and use students in your secondary school’s PTSA.  You will be given information on the programs that Utah PTA student involvement partners with.  (SI)

208         Communication for Councils and Regions: Communication is at the heart of councils and regions!  Come to a fun and entertaining class that will help you improve your ability to communicate with parents and local PTAs.  (CP, R)

209         Education Commissioner Training: The Education Commission holds keys to effective academic success at your schools.  Learn about the most effective programs and activities and how to make a difference for your students.  (E)

210         Family Life Commissioner Training: Now that you are a Family Life Commissioner, come learn how to have a successful commission by strengthening families with special presentations from "Parents Empowered" and "Women for Decency".  There will be a drawing for "Strengthening Family" DVDs for attendees.  (FL)

211         Health Commissioner Training: Learn how you can strengthen your commission and build the Health Programs in your school.  Bring your best practices for sharing with each other.  (H)

Key--Position best suited class
ALL: anyone   A: Awards   CI: Community Involvement   COMM: Any commissioner  CP: Council President  E: Education  FL: Family Life 
H: Health  ID: Individual Development  LEAD: Leadership  LEG: Legislative  M: Membership  P: President  PE: President-elect 
PR: Public Relations  R: Region Leaders  SEC: Secretary  SI: Student Involvement  SW: Safety/Welfare  T: Teacher  TECH: Technology  TL: Trust Lands  TR: Treasurer

Thursday 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

301         Town Hall Meeting With the National President Elect Otha Thorton: Discussion and questions with the National 2013 -2015 PTA President.  (ALL)

302         Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet: Do you know how to keep your kids safe online? If you think you do, you may be wrong.  Come learn about the dangers of the internet, how to teach kids to be safe online, and what tools and software are most effective (and free).  We will discuss social networking, chatting, texting, pornography, cyber-bullying, and other online threats.  (TECH, ALL)

303         Prevention Dimensions - "Helping Kids Succeed with Assets and Social Skills": We all have dreams for our youth.  We hope they will find happiness, be healthy and responsible, achieve their potential, and become productive adults in our society. In a humorous and captivating discussion the presenter will share information about "Prevention Dimensions" Utah's Safe  and Drug - Free Schools and Communities K - 12 Program which includes a widely accepted checklist for what kids need to succeed.  Whether you are a parent, teacher, neighbor or friend, thinking of becoming a parent, enjoying the toddler or elementary years, struggling through adolescences, thinking of grandchildren, or simply care about kids, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn how to build a child --a much easier task than repairing an adult.  (FL, SW)

304         Marketing with the Community: Learn how local PTAs can reach out and make connections with local business partners in their area using forms and letters and learn how easy it is to get donations.  (PR, ALL)

305         Utah PTA Awards and Golden Apple: Overview of all the available awards through Utah PTA and how they are a great way to recognize and thank your volunteers, teachers and administrators. (ALL)

306         Every Kid Healthy Week: The first National Health Week will be held in April of 2013 to celebrate progress in the field of school wellness.  Learn how to plan now for your 2014 week. Ideas on fun activities and a variety of resources will be presented.  (H)

307         Elementary Principal Panel: Another View of PTA: Lean how PTAs work in other schools by listening to elementary principals who are advocates for PTA.  There will be a question and answer forum following their comments.  They will cover such topics as; parent involvement, creative ideas for activities, and the PTAs role in the school.  (T, P, PE, ALL)

308         Dads of Great Students (Watch D.O.G.S.): Engage men, inspire children, reduce bullying, and increase your PTA membership while enhancing the educational environment of your school.  Walk away with the 7 Steps to Success for launching the Watch D.O.G.S. ® program. Catch the vision of this program in regards to education, safety, and membership growth within our schools.  (FL, SW, CI, ALL)

309         Smooth Transitions to Secondary Schools: Is your child leaving the comfy-cozy care of the elementary schools?  You can help smooth the transition to middle school, junior high and even high school.  Learn what will help your student hit the ground running.  (E, SI, ALL)

310         Trust Lands 101: Come learn what Trust Lands are and how they generate money for your school. (TL, ALL)

311         Leadership Training: Leadership takes place in many different ways. We will cover how to be a good leader and assisting other board members in leadership responsibilities.  (LEAD, ALL)                   

Key--Position best suited class
ALL: anyone   A: Awards   CI: Community Involvement   COMM: Any commissioner  CP: Council President  E: Education  FL: Family Life 
H: Health  ID: Individual Development  LEAD: Leadership  LEG: Legislative  M: Membership  P: President  PE: President-elect 
PR: Public Relations  R: Region Leaders  SEC: Secretary  SI: Student Involvement  SW: Safety/Welfare  T: Teacher  TECH: Technology  TL: Trust Lands  TR: Treasurer

Friday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

401         Reflections Basics and Beyond (repeat): With the new online entry process, we are all learning new things together!  Join us as we make sense of it all and move forward to make sure this premier PTA program stays great for Utah students. (CI) 

402         Financial Training for Councils and Regions: Learn specific roles the Council and Region plays in keeping PTAs in compliance with filings and reports. (For Council and Region Leaders only)   (CP, R)

403         National PTA Legislative Priorities: Every Child, One Voice - National PTA is the largest child advocacy association with over 5 million members. Education standards and funding, family engagement in education, child nutrition, and juvenile justice are only a few of the issues that National PTA is working on.  This workshop will help YOU understand the federal legislative process and how you can be involved.  (LEG, ALL)

404         Leaders of Tomorrow Overview: Introduction to Franklin Covey's 7 Habits, History behind The Leader in Me initiative, How Teaching Children Leadership Skills transforms school culture, enhances teacher job satisfaction, boosts Academic Performance, diminishes discipline referrals and empowers leaders, one child at a time.  (LEAD, ALL)

405         Uplift Utah Families, Initiative of the First Lady of Utah, Jeanette Herbert             : Inspiration and Entertainment await you as you learn about the exciting events and resources provided by “Uplift Utah Families”, the initiative of the First Lady of Utah, Jeanette Herbert.  Learn about the new and inspirational “PEP Talks” and the Uplift Utah Families YouTube Channel. Get acquainted with the website, its functions and resources that can help parents improve their parenting skills through the concepts of “bonding, boundaries and monitoring”.  (CI, FL, ALL)  

406         Simple Skills to Build Good Family Relationships and Keep Your Children Safe from Alcohol and Drugs: This workshop will focus on 5 simple skills found in the MADD Strengthening Families Program Home-Use DVD. These 5 skills are: 1) Play together daily, 2) Compliment effectively, 3) Communicate respectfully, 4) Calmly set and enforce limits, 5) Monitor kids' activities (even teens) to see that they always stay in an alcohol - and - drug free social environment.  (FL, H, SW)

407         BOB: Battle of the Bands: Great information will be given on how to run a successful Battle, how to involve more students, and why BOB is a rockin’ program and great opportunity for students in your school.  (SI, P, PE)

408         Arts Education: What is Utah Research Saying?: This session will explore the research about the effectiveness of arts education in Utah schools.  The presentation will inlcude research conducted by the University of Utah, an overview of national research, and additional information about the presence of arts education in Utah schools.  (ID, E, ALL)

409         Membership Matters (repeat): Learn how to run a successful membership campaign, increase your membership and where to find resources, information, ideas, and handouts.  (M, ALL)

Key--Position best suited class
ALL: anyone   A: Awards   CI: Community Involvement   COMM: Any commissioner  CP: Council President  E: Education  FL: Family Life  H: Health  ID: Individual Development  LEAD: Leadership  LEG: Legislative  M: Membership  P: President  PE: President-elect 
PR: Public Relations  R: Region Leaders  SEC: Secretary  SI: Student Involvement  SW: Safety/Welfare  T: Teacher  TECH: Technology 
TL: Trust Lands  TR: Treasurer

Friday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

501         Secondary Presidents Training: Tools for Secondary Presidents and President-elects.  (P, PE)

502         Holding Electronic Meetings: Holding meetings when you can't be present, but, you can all be in the same room.  (TECH, P, PE, ALL)

503         Best Practices in Utah Arts Education: Arts are an important part of educating the whole child.   See the work of, and by Utah students.  See their visual arts, watch them perform, listen to them share with their arts specialists about the creative process and how they learn and express what they know.  We will discuss ways to advocate for arts education and be given information on great arts programs.  Presenters: students and specialists in dance, theatre, music and visual arts. (ID, E, ALL)

504         How to Get Your Message Out In a BIG WAY!: Schools always have great stories to tell, whether it be the latest Reflections contest or the upcoming Science Fair.  However, much of the time these great stories never get attention outside your school.  A veteran journalist gives you the secrets to getting the news media's attention as well as spreading your good news on social media.  (PR, CI, ALL)

505         New Drug Trends, Designer Drugs - OTC, Rx, Spice, Bath Salts: Utah is #1 in pharmaceutical drug use per-capita and they are extremely  dangerous to youth. Learn how you can protect your students, friends, and your family members.  (SW, H, FL)

506         Parliamentarian Training for All PTA Leaders and Members: This workshop will cover the basics of parliamentary procedure.  Learn how following a few simple rules can keep you in charge of any meeting.  This class will also help be prepared for attendance at any meeting you may attend where parliamentary procedure is used, such as political caucus meetings, conventions, etc. (P, PE, LEG, SEC, ALL)

507         Secondary Principal Panel:  Another View of PTA: Learn how PTAs work in other schools by listening to secondary principals who are advocates for PTA.  There will be a question and answer forum following their comments.  They will cover such topics as, parent involvement, creative ideas for activities, and the PTAs role in the school.  (P, PE, SI, ALL)

508         Bully Prevention: Program participants will learn about the eight essential components necessary to create a school-wide bully prevention program in schools which include: Establishing administrative support, effective use of P.B.I.S. programs (Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports), the use of school-wide data, the importance of school staff training, student education and awareness programs, program generalization, and targeted interventions for chronic bullies, and victims.  The most effective way to reduce bullying behaviors in schools is to create a positive school climate and culture where every student has the basic right to feel safe, welcome and accepted.  (H, SW, ALL)

509         The Gifts and Curse of ADD/ADHD: Dealing with ADD/ADHD can be frustrating for all involved.  There are many challenges inherent in this diagnosis, but much more than the seemingly endless distractions or acting out is the strong propensity for those with ADD/ADHD to become victims of substance abuse.  This class takes a new and bold look at why this happens and why the very things that drive those with ADD/ADHD to addictive behavior can also drive them to success.  For many, having ADD/ADHD quite literally means becoming an addict or a millionaire, and sometimes both.  There is a choice. (E, FL, ALL)

Fantastic Finale ALL should attend

Friday 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

601         Rachel's Challenge: Each day 160,000 students do not go to school because they are bullied, teased and harassed. By turning the story of a tragic death at Columbine High School into a mission for change, Rachel's Challenge is helping create safer learning environments and making a world-wide impact.

Rachel's Challenge is a series of student empowering programs and strategies that equip students and adults to combat bullying and allay feelings of isolation and despair by creating a culture of kindness and compassion. The programs are based on the writings and life of 17 year-old Rachel Scott who was the first student killed at Columbine High School in 1999. Rachel left a legacy of reaching out to those who were different, who were picked on by others, or who were new at her school. Shortly before her death she wrote, "I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go."  (ALL)

Several hotels in Provo are offering a discount rate for PTA Convention attendees.  Contact them directly to make your reservations.

Marriott
101 W 100 N, Provo
Reservations: 1-800-228-9290 
or click HERE to make reservations by internet Reference Code: M-SKIIUL
$109 per night + tax

La Quinta
1100 W 780 N, Orem
Reservations: 801-235-9555
Discount Code: Utah PTA
10% discount off standard rate

Best Western Mountain View Inn
1455 N 1750 W, Springville
Reservations: 801-489-3641
Reference Code: Utah PTA
$67.99 1 queen
$77.99 for 2 queen or 1 king

Best Western Plus Provo River Inn
2230 N University Pkwy, Provo
Reservations: 801-373-7044
Reference Code: Utah PTA
$70 for 2 queen
$75 upgraded view room/fridge/microwave

 

Commissioner Place and Exhibitor/Vendor Registration Packets are now available.  Please click on the appropriate attachment below for the registration packets.