National PTA School of Excellence is a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. What Does it Take to Become a National PTA School of Excellence? By enrolling in this program, your PTA and school administrators are making a year-long commitment in identifying and implementing an action plan for school improvement based on PTA’s National Standards for Family-School Partnerships. Those that exhibit improvement are honored as National PTA Schools of Excellence, a distinction that spans two years. Honorees receive celebration tools and automatic consideration for the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award and a $2,000 grant for their school. PTAs are encouraged to renew their designation each year, or every other year, to continue to build
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READ MORE →DCCPTA’s Fall Leadership Workshops will be held September ??, 2016 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. Sample DCCPTA invites to Winter Leadership Training Workshops and ESE Fair Advocacy Advocacy – Chair Taking Action Through the Legislative Process 2014 Awards DCCPTA Award Info 2014-2015 Local Unit Awards Tips 2014 History Book Info & Award Form Fall 2013 Business Partners Business Partners – DCC PTA class Fall 2015 Communication Communication – Chair Public Speaking Workshop January 2016 PTA Computer & Communication Tips January 2016 PTA Photo Communication Tips January 2016 Social Media Tips Creating Effective Newsletters Fall 2014 Marla Bryant Presentation on Facebook Communications Fall 2014 Executive Board Your Executive Board Playing by the rules Sept 2014 Your Executive Board Playing by the rules
READ MORE →Membership Recipe for Success – Part I Spring/Summer: FORM Membership Committee with the following potential members Membership VP/Committee Chair Ways and Means/Fundraising VP/Chair Volunteer VP/Chair Hospitality Chair Other: ____________ PROPOSE for Approval: PTA/PTSA President, Principal, Board approve plan of work including all printed materials. Remember: request permission to include membership envelopes/forms and any printed materials in school orientation packets. Collecting donations during your membership campaign in addition to or in lieu of other fundraising Membership incentives that need to be solicited or planned DEVELOP Membership Incentive Programs: Develop membership incentive programs for teachers, students, and parents. Set goals and awards to encourage all to join and join early. The best time to collect memberships is at orientations, open houses, PTA/PTSA
READ MORE →OneView is a communication, collaboration, and content management tool designed to empower members of the Duval County Public Schools community by providing personalized access to important data, resources, and services. DCPS teachers, students, administrators, and staff access OneView using their district username/password. Parents/Guardians & Community Partners must create a DCPS account if they have not already done so. CLICK HERE to create an account. CLICK HERE to access OneView! OneView Frequently Asked Questions .
READ MORE →Child Safety Bullying – Duval County Public Schools, Contact–Heather Watson, watsonh@duvalschools.org , 904-390-2215, September 2014 ID A Kid—-Amber Alerts, Contact—Matt Campbell, Matt.campbell@prudential.com, September 2014 Self Defense, Michael & David, zolondek@gmail.com , VI Garage, Mike and Kristellys Zolondek, 11855 North Main Street, Suite 3, Jacksonville, FL 32218 September 2014 The Players–Safe Kids, Lesley Seaton, Lesley.seaton@bmcjax.com, September 2014 Walk Safe, Contact–Lisa Wright, wrightfarm@bellsouth.net, 904-396-9549, September 2014 Community Education Jacksonville Zoo Cummer Museum Jacksonville Public Library General Children Links Family Resources National Standards for Family-School Partnerships Jacksonville Children’s Commission (JCC) is an autonomous entity of the City of Jacksonville serving the needs of children and their families throughout Duval County. We partner with local non-profit organizations and sponsor a continuum of research-based programs
READ MORE →Smart Snacks Implementation Materials As a reminder, the Smart Snacks policy became effective July 1, 2015. Please review the following documents for information on how your local unit will need to consider the food items you may choose to sell and what times during the day and evening that will be allowed on DCPS property. Rules Smart Snacks Rule – FAQ – updated 4-8-15 Smart Snacks Rule – FAQ 4-7-2015 DCPS Board Agenda Item – Adoption of Smart Snack Food Regulations UDSA Competitive Food Regs (Smart Snack) and Florida Rule (FDACS 5p-1 003) – Summary of Changes 6-1-2015 Info Tools Schools Focusing Smart Snacks Smart Snacks in Schools Resources Alliance for a Healthier Generation Smart Snack Product Calculator
READ MORE →Grants and Donations National PTA’s Back-to-School Kit Sign up for the National PTA’s Back-to-School Kit and then choose the “PTA Fundraising” section for a great overview, more information, and to answer PTA Fundraising questions.
READ MORE →Now is Your Time to Speak Up! The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is now accepting public input on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and would greatly appreciate your engagement in this very important dialogue. Through July 22, 2016, all members of the public will be able to submit comments on each component of the law. The FDOE will consider this feedback as they develop Florida’s draft state plan. To access the public input form, please visit this site. For more information on ESSA, visit the National PTA website.
READ MORE →In order to provide Duval County PTA units a reference of information for operations, the current board is in the process of restoring the DCCPTA Handbook. Sections will be added as they are restored and updated. DCCPTA Handbook 062116 What is a Council? A council of Parent Teacher Associations is a group of Local PTAs organized under the authority of the state PTA, for the purpose of conference, leadership training, and the coordination of efforts of the member PTAs. Each council is governed by bylaws approved by Florida PTA, written to meet its specific needs. A council serves as a medium through which PTAs of an area can together handle problems and projects too large for one PTA working alone.
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