Trainings

Advocacy Tips and Nonprofit Guidelines Webinar Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 1 – 2 p.m. Register Today! PTA members care deeply about policies impacting children, and PTAs are uniquely positioned to share information and engage elected officials in conversations about current issues and policies. The ability and power to provide a strong unified voice for children is one of the most cherished aspects of PTA. PTAs can and should advocate but are prohibited as 501(c)(3) organizations from engaging in political activities or endorsing political candidates. Join Ashley Perkinson, NCPTA attorney and lobbyist, September 6 at 1 p.m. for a webinar discussion […]

Our team will be taking the show on the road in late summer and early fall. Community Council Trainings are already scheduled in six communities. You can check out the map and list below to see when we are headed your way. Save the date and let us know if you are interested in having something hosted by your PTA Council. Council Trainings – Coming Soon! Aug. 24, 2013 – Charlotte/Mecklenburg County Aug. 29, 2013 – Wake County Sep. 10, 2013 – Durham County Sep. 14, 2013 – Guilford County Sep. 21, 2013 – Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Sep. 28, 2013 – Cumberland County

June 25, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. UNC Center for Health and Wellness Asheville Register Today! Learn from another nonprofit! North Carolina PTA will share their best practices and reflect on lessons learned as they’ve partnered with organizations, parents and schools across the state to create healthier environments for our youth. If you want to hear more about strategies around developing partnerships or leading through influence, then this session is a must. If you work with parents or in school settings, the expertise shared by NCPTA could be a useful jumpstart to your organization. Come participate in a dialogue

Join us for a brief webinar on Feb. 22, 2013 at 1 PM EST. Register Now! Ashley Perkinson, North Carolina PTA lobbyist, will share news from the North Carolina General Assembly’s long session and also give tips on effective ways to advocate. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Taking Charge of Your Financial Goals Dec. 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. FREE Join us for an introductory webinar as Wells Fargo launches a series of Hands on Banking webinars for PTA members in North Carolina. This is a fun and easy way to learn financial basics and smart money management. It includes interactive programs for kids, teens and adults. Lessons can be used in the classroom and at home! Teach kids and teens the basics about money. How money works All about checking and savings accounts Needs vs. wants How to shop with a budget Learn together as a

Join the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Monday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. for an update regarding the transition to the new Common Core State Standards for literacy and mathematics and the North Carolina Essential Standards. Participants will learn about the efforts to ensure that students are receiving rigorous standards that will prepare them for college and career readiness. Register Today!

AHA’s workshop series provides parents, teachers and administrators with the knowledge and resources to meet and exceed local wellness policies at little or no cost and to create a healthier environment. Plan to attend School Wellness Committees Workshop on Sep. 13, 10-Noon at the NCPTA Office in Raleigh. Register for FREE today!

NCPTA invites you to exhibit Saturday, June 2, 2012 at its Summer Leadership Training in Raleigh. This is your opportunity to meet parents, educators, and community leaders from across the state.