PTA Mission · To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; and · To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and · To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation. |
National PTA Purposes · To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship. · To raise the standards of home life. · To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of childrenand youth. · To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. · To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education. |
