The goal of the Utah PTA Spirit of Inclusivity Award is to recognize an outstanding PTA or individual who has organized an inclusivity event or activity using the PTA National Standards for Family School Partnerships. Example: Welcoming families into the school community, communicating effectively, supporting student success, speaking up for every child, sharing power and collaborating with community, involving minority parents in PTA.
Award Due Dates
Council: Councils set due date (prior to Region due date, end of January / beginning of February)
Region: Regions set due date (around beginning / 2nd week of February)
Utah PTA: March 1st (Awards will not be accepted late to Utah PTA)
Requirements:
- Local PTA is in good standing
- If the application is for an individual, they must be a member of the PTA and exemplify the PTA Purpose and Mission.
- Nomination essay up to 1000 words (about the length of two typed single spaced pages)
- Supplementary material:
- One supplementary item is required
- There are points for each supplementary item up to three items
- Each supplementary item should be no more than one page long
- These materials may include photographs, articles, letters, program materials or other items
Selection Criteria (Please include details about at least three of the following items in the nomination essay)
- Nominee must organize an activity and seek the involvement of minority (definition: the smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number) parents, leaders or organizations in their community
- Include details of the activity so that other schools could implement the program
- Nominee mentored or assisted in the appointment/election of a minority to a leadership role in the PTA
- Nominee’s result has a positive impact on students/school
- State the goal of the program/projects and show how you used the six National Standards for Family School Partnership which are: Welcoming All Families into the School Community, Communicating Effectively, Supporting Student Success, Speaking Up for Every Child, Sharing Power, and Collaborating with Community.