PTA Membership Advantages

Local State National

The nominal yearly dues support the local, council, state and National PTA and are not a fundraiser.

Operating dues from local PTAs set at $1.75 per member to support Utah PTA functions, resources, programs, and activities.

Operating dues from local PTAs are set at $2.25 per member to support National PTA functions, resources, programs, and activities.

Membership that extends locals’ influence beyond their community, helping to secure state and national action for the benefit of all children

State-wide leadership training: child advocacy; local, council and region leadership, Leadership Convention, website: utahpta.org, etc. 

Advocacy: a united voice for all children at national legislative and executive levels of government.

A proven organization of volunteers that unite to provide help, resources, and support for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and schools.

Advocacy: a united voice for all children at state legislative and executive levels of government. Take Action Network, Advocacy Conference, oversight of school trust lands, PTA Day at the Capitol, etc.

Nation-wide training sessions and workshops for local and state leaders and members.

A local organization that provides information, resources, and a variety of programs and activities to enhance the education of children and youth.

State-sponsored programs that enrich the lives, talents, and interests of students: Reflections, Battle of the Bands, Hope for Tomorrow, Red Ribbon Week, Teen Healthy Relationship Month, etc.

National resources for all PTA leaders, members, and parents.

Local leadership training: Leadership Convention, local leader handbooks, local PTAs field service, Diversity and Inclusivity leaders, financial training and oversight, newsletter, etc.

State and national award recognition opportunities: Outstanding Volunteers, Educators, Administrators, PTA members, etc.

National member-to-member network for information and input on child advocacy issues.

Advocacy: A united voice for all children in local communities. Take Action Network, Advocacy Conference, PTA Day at the Capitol, etc.

Scholarships for students; grants to locals to assist in arts education.

Member benefits: discounts on goods and services from member benefit providers.

Local and state award recognition opportunities, etc.

Representation at National PTA Conventions concerning Utah PTA members’ concerns and issues.

E-Newsletters: Weekend Update, Leadership Briefing, Advocacy Insider, and Our Children magazine.

 

Representation on boards and committees with cooperating partners and agencies for children.

Website pta.org: parent resources, e-learning courses, webinars, etc.

   

National programs: Take Your Family to School Week, Reflections, etc

   

National PTA Awards: Healthy Hydration Grants, PTA Connected Smart Talk Conversation Grants, STEM + Families Science Festival Grants, STEM + Families Propelling Our World Grants, Mary Lou Anderson ArtsEd Grants, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Awards, Jan Harp Domene Award, and many Advocacy Awards

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