National PTA Offers New Leadership eLearning Courses for Local Leaders

On April 7, 2017 / LEADERSHIP, PROGRAMS, TREASURER

These leadership courses are designed specifically for local PTA leaders. All of the courses in this section will help new and experienced local leaders improve their leadership skills, and illuminate areas of running a local PTA that new leaders may not currently be aware of. View the course list. To access our eLearning courses, you will need an online National PTA profile. For assistance with creating a profile or registering for a course, please read the eLearning registration guide.

Spring Leadership Workshop April 20

On March 28, 2017 / DCCPTA, LEADERSHIP, OPPERATION, PROGRAMS, TREASURER

Duval County Council PTA Spring Leadership Workshop April 20, 2017 class time table. If you would like to register for the workshop Click Here. If you would like to learn more about the new PTA/PTSA workshop award Click Here.

Spring Leadership Workshop April 20

School Based Mental Health Conference

On March 14, 2017 / DUVAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Duval County Public Schools will be hosting the 2nd Annual School Based Mental Health Conference themed “Unlocking The Pieces to Student Mental Health”

Friday, May 19th – William M. Raines High School, 9th graders

And

Friday, May 26th – Jeff Davis Middle School, 8th graders

The purpose of this conference is to:

Teach youth social, behavioral, and emotional skills.
Bring about awareness of mental health and how students can navigate through life successfully despite risk factors.
Foster resilience and increase protective factors in youth.

Mental Health is a growing concern in our community and we recognize the impact it can have upon students and their families. But we know that healing is possible and resources are available to help youth overcome and achieve their dreams with your assistance. We would like to extend an invitation to your organization to present at this year’s conference.

The breakout sessions for the conference are 90 minutes in length and should be interactive as you are presenting to adolescents. If possible, we would like for you to have at least one co-presenter.

If you have any questions, comments and/or concerns please contact, Katrina Taylor ateunicek@duvalschools.org.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to consider our request as we partner together to assist the youth of DCPS!

Katrina D. Taylor
Director, School Behavioral Health
Duval County Public Schools
(904) 390-2926 Office
Eunicek@duvalschools.org

NEW – PTA / PTSA Leadership Workshop Award

On February 10, 2017 / DCCPTA

The Duval County Council of PTA is offering a new award based on PTA Unit participation in the PTA Leadership Workshop.

Criteria for Award: 3 ITEMS must be met in order to qualify.

PTA/PTSA has a minimum of 5 members from their local unit each attend 3 hours of the county leadership workshop classes.
Must be a PTA in good standing: See all SIX requirements on our website,
http://www.dccpta.org/pta-units/running-your-pta/what-does-in-good-standing-mean/
Submitted to the DCCPTA Awards Chair:
DEADLINE: ON OR BEFORE Noon, the day of the April DCCPTA General Meeting (check DCCPTA.org website for exact date).
Location: Duval County School Board Building, Cline Auditorium, 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207 (bring ID)
OR
Mail Application to: Attn: Awards Chair, DCCPTA, P.O. Box 5397, Jacksonville, FL 32247-5397.

Click here for the Leadership Workshop Application.

Workshop Idea Application For Florida State Leadership Convention?

On January 25, 2017 / FLORIDA PTA, FORM

Do you have a workshop idea you would like to teach in July at the Florida State Leadership Convention? If so complete this form and submit by February 3, 2017.

DCCPTA Presidents & Treasurers Training November 14

On October 18, 2016 /

DCCPTA Presidents & Treasurers Training November 14. 2016, 5-7:30 pm,,Cline Auditorium, DCPS School Board Building.

Please register to attend.

Presidents & Treasurers Training Registration

Click on the date you would like to attend and then fill in the form. Session times depend on the date you select. Registration begins 15 minutes before the start time.

Select which date you plan to attend: *

Thursday June 8, 9:30am-11:30am, DCPS School Board Bldg., 1701 Prudential Drive, 32205

Monday July 31, 2017 5:30pm-7:30pm, DCPS School Board Bldg., 1701 Prudential Drive, 32205

Thursday August 24, 2017, 9:30am - 11:30am, DCPS School Board Bldg., 1701 Prudential Drive, 32205

Your PTA Position

President

Treasurer

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Best Phone Number

Name of PTA Local Unit / School

Additional attendee(s)? (separate names with comma)

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Tools for Success Family With Special Needs Conference

On September 20, 2016 / PARENTS, PROGRAMS, STUDENTS

Here is a great educational opportunity Tools for Success Family With Special Needs Conference.

Winter Workshops

On July 14, 2016 / LEADERSHIP

DCCPTA invites all PTA members to join us for our annual

Winter Leadership Training Workshops and ESE Fair

Date: SATURDAY, January 30, 2016

Time: 8:30 am Registration begins

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Workshops

ESE Fair: 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Location: Eugene Butler Middle School

900 Acorn Street

Jacksonville, 32209

Winter Leadership Class Schedule

1/25/16: SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Parent Academy class topic has CHANGED to:

“How to be better advocate for your child in ESE”

ANY PTA member may attend our workshops!

PLEASE REGISTER (Especially Presidents and Treasurers) for the workshops you plan to take so we can select rooms appropriately!

Advocacy Training – Support Your Children

On July 13, 2016 / ADVOCACY

In the context of PTA, advocacy is supporting and speaking up for children — in schools, in communities, and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.

Duval County Council of PTAs offers Grassroots Advocacy Training. This training is designed for those who are interested becoming effective advocates for education or for those interested in teaching the next generation of PTA leaders the skills to be effective issue advocates.

In the PTA Grassroots Advocacy Training we use 3 methods: