Florida House of Representatives – HB 67 – Public School Recess
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National PTA urges its members at all levels to monitor, support, and advocate for laws and programs in the following areas: child safety, juvenile justice, gun safety, violence prevention, and, mental health programs and services.
READ MORE →DCCPTA is complying a list of all the local PTA/PTSA websites and web masters. If you sign up your group you will have additional technical information and training. Please sign up.
READ MORE →We are beginning the adoption process for 9-12 ELA, and 6-12 Social Studies. The adoption committee will convene two days for ELA and two days for Social Studies the week of December 12th. Each committee will consist of 30-50 randomly selected teachers, community members, and parents. TDE will be provided for all teachers who participate. If you are interested in participating, please complete the table below and email to Mason Davis and Liz Cutrona no later than Friday, December 2nd. Selected members will be notified by Tuesday, December 6th. Name Teacher, Parent, or Community Member School/Organization Grade Level Subject Area Email Address If you have any questions, please contact Mason Davis at davisw2@duvalschools.org, or Liz Cutrona at cutronae1@duvakschools.org.
READ MORE →2016 DCCPTA Fall Leadership Workshop Richard Godke DCCPTA Technology Chair rgodke@yahoo.com Duval PTA Social Media Experts Celita Wilson leadership@dccpta.org Marla Bryant marlabryant@bellsouth.net Sign up for: National PTA Back-to-School Kit 2016-2017 PTAkit.org For PTA technology and communication information go to: http://www.ptakit.org/Communications/index.aspx The National PTA Kit includes: Communications, Communicating with Members and Stakeholders, PTA Branding, Newsletters, Website, Social Media, Our Children Magazine, Marketing and Media Relations, Photography and Videography, and Additional Resources PTA Branding and Logo Use Communication PTA Branding Source and Logo Use Technology Award Application for Creative Communication through Technology Submit Photos for P&P Slideshow Prepare To Submit Photos for 2017 P&P Slideshow 2016 for P&P Slideshow Choosing a PTA Website Platform Click Here 2 Volunteer Writing an E-blast
READ MORE →What does success look like for our youth? Hear from them directly! What does success look like for our youth? Hear from them directly! Too often, crucial public education decisions are made without the group that is the most affected by these changes: students. The Jacksonville Public Education Fund in collaboration with several local organizations welcome the nonprofit community, public school parents, teachers, administrators, community members and organizations working directly with our students into the conversation about how Jacksonville might look if all of our students had access to the resources they need to achieve their goals. Please join Jacksonville Public Education Fund and our student presenters at one of our three regional events as we uncover ways to help
READ MORE →Many PTAs are trying to improve the number of people that actually read their PTA/PTSA e-Newsletters Or e-Blasts. Industry surveys have shown, in order to get read, the email information must be: Most Important information first. The more scrolling down the less reading. Article must be direct and to the point (who,what, when, were, and how) with a link to more information for people that want more. Graphics to the left draw interest to the article. A shorter email more often is more effective than a longer email sent less often. Here is a format I used on an every other week cycle. Example eBlast If you have a format that is successful please share it with other PTA/PTSAs. email
READ MORE →Links for Parents DCPS Resources DCPS Calendars School Choice Guide Exceptional, Disabled, Handicapped, Student Information Parent Academy Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) Other Links A Parent’s Role in ESSA Implementation Jul 27, 2016 Jacksonville Library System JAXPEF report on when and why parents move a student out of their neighborhood school and how they decide on a new school. Low Cost Internet Access If your child receives free or reduced price school lunches, you may quality for Internet Essentials from Comcast. Call 1-855-846-8376 Alliance for Excellent Education – http://all4ed.org great site for the latest information and resources about Common Core, Digital Learning, and Advancements in Education New. United Way of Northeast Florida – Resources for students and families. MySchoolBucks.com –
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