Win Leadership Training for Your Council or PTA

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Help Us Pack the House! Winners will be announced at the Award Celebration Dinner on Friday April 17. In case of a tie, the winner will be determined by a random drawing. Council Competition The PTA Council that has the most registered delegates from their member PTAs in attendance at the April 17-18 NCPTA Parent Education & Leadership Conference will win a Summer Leadership Training in their county hosted by NCPTA. NCPTA will cover up to $500 in expenses and provide training materials for the winning Council. Attendees must be registered by the April 10th deadline and be registered as […]

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Instructional Videos Available for NC School Report Card

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The NC School Report Card website features several new instructional resources to help visitors navigate through NC School Report Card website and find data. To view the newest additions, plus other resources, visit  www.ncpublicschools.org/src/resources/ Understanding the North Carolina School Report Card This video introduces the NC School Report Cards website and explains how to navigate through the different elements of the NC School Report Cards. Watch video now.  How Do I Print a School Report Card Snapshot? This video explains how to print the Snapshot, or PDF version, of the NC School Report Cards. Watch video now.

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NCPTA Seeking Dedicated and Energetic Leaders for 2015

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The nominating committee is seeking passionate and energetic leaders committed to helping all children to serve on its committees or board of directors for 2015! NCPTA needs your help to “recruit, recruit and recruit!” If you are an individual with the drive to work with an inspiring and exciting group dedicated to the PTA mission and striving to make a significant difference in ensuring all children reach their full potential, please download the condensed interest form, share your passions and return to NCPTA office at [email protected]. We hope you will be on the lookout for enthusiastic,  passionate, magnificent hard-working dedicated

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PTAs Win NCPTA Bronze Acorn Membership Award

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The North Carolina PTA recognizes PTAs across the state throughout the year for building strong teams of parent, teacher and community volunteers. The Bronze Acorn Award acknowledges PTAs whose membership as of March 15 has increased by at least 10 percent compared to the previous year. Learn more about the Membership Record Awards. Read the full list of recipients for the 2014-2015 Bronze Acorn Award.

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NCPTA Announces 2014-2015 State-Level PTA Reflections Winners

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Congratulations to students in North Carolina who placed at the state level for PTA Reflections, a national arts recognition program that encourages students to explore their talents and express themselves. First-place winners move on to the National PTA competition. View a full listing of category placements for dance, film, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Join us at the NCPTA Reflections Celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2015 to celebrate these young artists!

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NCPTA Announces 2015 – 2017 Slate of Nominees

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The NCPTA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the Slate of Nominees for State Officers for the 2015 – 2017 term. The Nominating Committee will present the Slate of Nominees to delegates at the NCPTA Parent Education & Leadership Conference at the General Session on Saturday, April 18. The Conference will be held at the McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh, NC. President: Kelly Langston Kelly Langston lives in Greensboro, North Carolina and has been actively volunteering to improve outcomes for all children for over twenty years. She has served in various PTA leadership roles for thirteen years. She has been

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Volunteer for the June 2015 NPTA Convention

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Volunteers are needed to assist NCPTA with hosting the National PTA Convention June 25 – 28, 2015 in Charlotte NC. This is an opportunity for all to help make this the best National Convention and to showcase our “southern hospitality.” Volunteers who are able to commit to working at least 6 hours over the four-day event will qualify for free registration to the NPTA convention. You would still need to go through your state PTA office to be credentialed as a voting delegate. Information regarding the free registration for volunteering at least 6 hours will be sent to you when

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NC School Report Cards and School Grades Webinar Offered for NC Parents

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NC School Report Cards and School Grades Wednesday, March 11, 2015 12 p.m. Register Today! Now that the latest School Report Cards are available for parents, you may have questions about how to find particular details or about how to use all of the features of the School Report Card. Please join us for a parent webinar on the School Report Cards – including the new School Performance Grades. School Report Card Coordinator Diane Dulaney and key staff from the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Accountability Services division will be on hand to answer your questions and hear your comments

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WAKE Up and Read Program Supports Literacy

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Reading proficiency by third grade is one of the most important predictors of high school graduation and career success. Yet every year, more than 80 percent of low-income children miss this crucial milestone.  The Wake County PTA Council and many Wake County PTA units are participating in an effort to boost literacy throughout their community and change those statistics. The Wake County PTA Council is part of a community collaborative called WAKE Up and Read.  WAKE Up and Read was formed in 2012 by the school system in partnership with several community groups. The goal is to get children reading at

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Ten PTAs Receive Just ASK! Grants

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The North Carolina PTA selected ten PTAs to receive Just ASK! Healthy Schools Grants. The recipients will receive funds to support health projects that will be completed by June 2015. The following PTAs will receive grant funding: Clemmons Middle School PTSA Forsyth County Draper Elementary PTA Rockingham County Guy Phillips Middle School PTSA Orange County John Van Lindley Elementary School PTA Guilford County Liberty Drive Elementary School PTA Davidson County New Town Elementary School PTA Union County Pittsboro Elementary School PTA  Chatham County Sandy Ridge Elementary School PTA Durham County South End Elementary PTA Rockingham County Town Creek Elementary School

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