Institute for Emerging Issues Offers MOOC-Ed: World Class Teaching

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More than 1,300 individuals from across the state attended the Emerging Issues Forum: Teachers and the Great Economic Debate to hear national and international speakers discuss and debate how to train, retain and support world-class teachers in every classroom in North Carolina. What’s Next? In an effort to facilitate continued community engagement and promote action around these priorities, the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) has designated a virtual space for a six-week “boot camp” that is open to all who wish to participate. Beginning March 10, participants can learn how to build a local team, develop an advocacy-in-action plan unique […]

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Emerging Leaders Conference Takes a Healthy Twist

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In recent years, NCPTA has focused Emerging Leaders Conference topics on healthy learning. Nearly 100 PTA leaders gathered in Charlotte on Saturday, Feb. 8 for this year’s event. Guests were treated to a special appearance by Ben Hartsock of the Carolina Panthers. Hartsock even brought some of his family along and participated in a panel discussion with Fuel Up to Play 60, PTSA youth, educators and parents. “We kept the crowd on the move with Energizer breaks and creative activity ideas for the classroom,” said Debra Horton, executive director of NCPTA. “They were literally dancing in the aisles, and we

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Guilford County Council of PTAs Hosts Male Summit in March

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The first annual Male Summit, organized by the Guilford County Council (GCC) of PTAs, will feature topics on accountability, teaching youth to excel, a father’s presence at home, and much more. Male Summit:Our Children, Our Future – It starts with Me! March 22, 2014 Page High School Greensboro, NC Learn about Keynote Speakers & Topics Register Today – Free

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Presentation on School Funding

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The North Carolina General Assembly Education Oversight Committee met this week and reviewed the following presentation on public school funding.  This presentation by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners provides helpful information on the breakdown between local county funding, state funding, and federal funding of public schools. http://www.ncleg.net/documentsites/committees/JLEOC/Committee%20Meetings/2013-2014%20Committee%20Meetings/February%204,%202014/Rebecca%20Troutman-Local%20Funding%20for%20NC%20School%20Systems.pdf

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PTAs Increase Male Involvement with WATCH D.O.G.S.

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High Five to Benjamin Martin Elementary PTA in Fayetteville for being selected as the December membership theme winner. NCPTA invited local PTA members to share male involvement and membership success stories in 2013. Angel Hoggard, PTA president at Benjamin Martin Elementary recently participated in a training and spoke to Debra Horton, executive director of NCPTA, about a new WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program that they launched at their school. “This is such a wonderful program brought to us when I went to the conference in Raleigh last spring”, said Hoggard. “I came back with such enthusiasm that I

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NCPTA Seeks Future Leaders

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The NCPTA Nominating Committee is currently seeking NCPTA members who are interested in learning more about serving as an at-large member of the NCPTA board of directors. Please contact us for more information, and a member of the Nominating Committee will respond to your inquiry with additional information. Your email should include your full name, contact information, and name of your PTA and any current PTA leadership role. Interest statements are being accepted until March 15, 2014.

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National PTA Offers Smart from the Start Community Outreach Grant

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Smart from the Start: Community Outreach provides PTA Regions, Districts and Councils with tools and resources to educate families of children ages 3-5 and partner with a local neighborhood community to improve awareness of energy balance concepts. Energy balance is finding a balance between the calories we consume through what we eat and drink and the calories we burn through physical activity. National PTA will award 10 grants of $10,000 each to PTA Regions, Districts and Councils. Grant Terms Grant funding must be spent between June 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015. How to Apply Review the Request for Proposals for additional information

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