In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA advantages:
Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school. The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students. Tap into a Network. PTA functions provide opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, build rapport
and discuss parenting issues that are on your mind. Watch yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you gain valuable experiences and personal
confidence. It’s an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause. Because PTA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions and more effectively suggest change at your child’s school. Help Your Child Succeed. PTA fosters parent involvement. Parent involvement has been proven by three
decades of research to be the greatest predictor of student success. Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping to
make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements,
curriculum-based programs, social events – all vital to a school’s success. Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you
place on education. Enjoy Substantial Benefits. Individuals and local units can take advantage of a host of benefits from PTA membership including discounts and offers from member benefits providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters and much more. For less than 3 cents a day, you can become a PTA member, joining more than 5 million other people who share your interest in issues affecting children. Everyone—parents, educators, students and other citizens active in their schools and communities—is invited to join our not-for-profit parent association.
**Taken directly from the 'Why Join The PTA' section of www.pta.org
