We applaud the PTAs who sent in dues by Nov. 15 and had total number of members equal to or greater than last year’s membership. Honor Roll PTAs are on track to meet their goals, and they are doing their part to help children in North Carolina reach their potential! See the 2013-14 Honor Roll list.
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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is planning to release the READY accountability report on November 7. An analysis of the initial impact of the new standards indicates that we should expect to see lower scores in 2013 because there has been a shift in focus from grade-level readiness to a higher standard of career and college readiness. Read the READY Accountability Background Brief for more history and details. View a 2.5 minute video, which uses animation of the READY logo to tell the story of why North Carolina raised standards in public schools. Join the Webinar NC
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Catch up on some of the latest health and safety news from National PTA in the current issue of Our Children. NCPTA was thrilled to see the work of Laurel Park PTA and Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) featured on pages 11 and 13 of this national publication. “We applaud PTA leaders, volunteers, and our friends at AHA for making healthy school communities a top priority,” said Debra Horton, executive director of NCPTA. “This national spotlight is something that many of you should be very proud of, and I encourage PTAs to exchange ideas and help each other make
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Congratulations to 636 PTAs across North Carolina for earning the Blue Key Award for 2013-14. By building your team of parents and teachers early in the year, you are on track to meet your goals to help children in North Carolina reach their potential reality! Check the online list of recipients to see if your PTA is an award winner. Learn about other Membership Record Awards.
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The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NCSU is hosting a free webinar with K-5 teachers, school support professionals and parents to discuss the challenges of childhood mental health and behavioral issues in their communities. This webinar is part of IEI’s 2014 work on building a quality teaching workforce. K-5 Mental Health and Behavior Resources and Best Practices for Educators, Schools and Parents Nov. 26 at 3:30 p.m. Join the Webinar Learn more about resources and see best practices for improving the system of care. Presenters include: Anita Brown-Graham, Director, Institute for Emerging Issues William Lassiter, Deputy Director, NC Center for Safer Schools
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NCPTA is pleased to offer an additional Vision Driven Community Training in Jackson County. The training will focus on healthy living and learning with special presentations on school breakfast, local foods, and classroom energizers. Participants will also strengthen advocacy skills and learn about PTA finance and leadership. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching 276 NCCAT Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Learn more.
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The National Association of Secondary Principals (NASSP) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) have declared October 2013 as National Principals’ Month. The North Carolina Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA) has provided ideas and suggestions to help celebrate National Principals Month in your school and in your community.
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National PTA will award $1,000 to 50 local PTAs to support Promote 2014 Take Your Family to School Week grant events. Take Your Family to School Week will be Feb. 17-21, 2014. The theme is Supporting Student Success. Apply for the grant by 5 p.m., Oct. 25. Get a Jumpstart! You can also gain 10 bonus points on the grant application for participating in this week’s webinar Wed., Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. A Proud National Sponsor since 2005, AXA Foundation — the philanthropic arm of AXA Equitable — is again pleased to sponsor PTA’s Take Your Family to School
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Join us on Tuesdays in October for a series of Lunch & Learn Webinars focused on career and college readiness, grants, advocacy, and leadership. What are NC’s Career and College Readiness Standards? Should They Matter to Me? October 8, 2013 Noon – 1 p.m. Facilitator: John Denning, State Director of K-12 & Postsecondary Alignment Initiatives Wondering How to Write an Effective Grant Proposal? October 15, 2013 Noon – 1 p.m. Facilitator: Marianne Hedrick Weant, Director of Health Programs, NCPTA Advocacy Tips and Nonprofit Guidelines October 22, 2013 1 – 1:45 p.m. Facilitator: Ashley Perkinson, Attorney & Lobbyist, Perkinson Law Firm
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The start of school is always busy for families, and Joyner PTA is in the spotlight this year for organizing a way to help parents, teachers, and students while raising funds for important school community projects. A bulk pre-order plan was offered to families who preferred not to spend time shopping for specific supplies. In addition to simplifying back-to-school logistics for parents, an option was made available to donate items for other children in the school. Amy Fullbright, president of Joyner PTA, says that 40 percent of families participated. To learn more about their success and the good work Joyner
