Scholarships are available from the Duval County Council of PTAs/PTSAs for 2012/2013 local unit PTA/PTSA officers to attend the 2012 Florida PTA Leadership Conference and Convention in Innisbrook, Florida. Applications will be reviewed and awarded by the Executive Committee of the Duval County Council of PTAs/PTSAs. The scholarships will provide for one hotel room with 2 beds, roundtrip mileage allowance from 1701 Prudential Drive to Innisbrook, and 2 registration fees. The number of scholarships available will be dependant upon donations received and cost of hotel and registration. Each scholarship award is for two delegates from one local unit.
The following requirements must be met in order to receive the scholarship:

1. Must be a new or reactivated PTA or a PTA with demonstrated need.

2. Must submit a copy of your current year PTA budget and minutes from general meeting where budget was approved.

3. Must have current Bylaws.

4. Must make effort to attend Duval County Council meetings and trainings.

5. Must submit next year’s elected officers complete contact information to DCCPTA.
6. Must submit a letter of commitment from delegate to be at Convention for the entire convention and attend all sessions including all general meetings and delegation meeting.

7. Must agree to pay own food expenses.

8. Must have paid County Council dues and State/National membership dues.

9. Must submit to DCCPTA a final report within 30 days of the completion of the conference containing a brief summary of the workshops attended and how your attendance was beneficial to your local unit.

10. Application must be received by May 17, 2012.

On Wednesday, May 16, join PTA members from around the county at the Schultz Center, located at 4019 Boulevard Center Drive, as we learn more about parent resources, PTA officer tips for success and advocacy skills.

Forms are due back by April 17th @ noon.

Download Innisbrook Scholarship Application

Each local unit is cordially invited to the DCC PTA’s End of Year Tips for Success Lunch and Learn immediately following the General Meeting on January 17, 2012.

The Lunch and Learn will begin at Noon and end by 2:00 PM. Your members will learn important information and strategies for completing another great year by getting tips on these six important topics:

• Mid-year Budget Review
  
• Nominating Committee elections
  
• Awards preparations
  
• Procedure Books updates
  
• Conducting Elections
  
• Planning for and conducting the Audit or Financial Review

Join us on January 17 – one room, two hours, six topics PLUS lunch and YOU.

Registration will open soon.

Would you like to help children
improve their reading skills?

Becoming a Reading Volunteer is very simple. You only need to attend an interesting and informative, one-time class. The class is 1½ hours long and will give you some good tips on working with students of all ages. Upon completing this class, you may volunteer in the school of your choice or we can help you choose a school.

The next set of classes will be held in the DCPS School Board Building at 1701 Prudential Drive:

January 10 – 3rd Floor, Conference Room 307

January 12 – Cline Auditorium

January 17 – 3rd Floor, Conference Room 307

January 19 – Cline Auditorium

All classes begin at 1:00 p.m. and end by 2:30 p.m.

No registration is necessary. Simply choose a date that is convenient for you and join us!

If you are interested in attending the iAdvocate Training – Click here to register.

National PTA training will be offered to Northeast Florida citizens to help them become better advocates. We will also be sharing information about the Common Core State Standards Initative that will soon be impacting our Florida students.

JOIN US as we explore how our iAdvocate for Kids Grassroots Advocacy Leadership Program:

Indenties Issues, Creates Issue Strategies, Builds Coalitions, How to meet with Decision Makers, and working with Media.

This training is perfect for the PTA Leadership / Programs VPs and other who would would like a more indepth training on being a grassroot advocate. It will provide the big picture view of how to be better advocates for our children. It will also allow the opportunity for those individuals who would like to train others in grassroots advocacy to become part of the DCC PTA iAdvocate Trainers Committee.

Refreshments and lunch will be served.

REGISTER HERE

Join us for our first workshop on iAdvocate Grassroots Advocacy

Topics covered: Meeting with Decision Makers & Working with the Media

9:30am – noon

The Shultz Center ***new location

Refreshments provided. Open to all. Seating Limited to 50. Registration is now open – Click here to register.

The Schultz (TEAM) Center
9am- 2pm — Vendors Fair
10am – 2pm — Workshops

Download Workshop Schedule

Workshop Descriptions:
Bylaws and Parliamentary Procedure: Get help with your PTA bylaws update and Parliamentary Procedure tips to make your meetings effective.

CCSS & Advocacy Training: Learn about the Common Core State Standards and discuss the importance of advocacy and why it is the primary mission of PTA work.

Creative Communications: learn about creating a local unit website and alternative electronic communication tools.

Fundraising – How to Make the Best Choice: learn to implement a successful fundraising program for your local unit.

Getting the Recognition You Deserve : learn about how to earn awards along with the timeline and rules

Growing Your Membership: learn about the key elements of a successful membership campaign

Let Grants Build Your Financial Resources: learn about a funding plan and potential funding sources.

Money Matters I & II: Designed for treasurers to learn state and local rules, timelines and requirements plus budget development.

Programs That Work: K-5: What types of programs can you do for your local unit? And, how do you make them successful?

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers: Learn strategies for recruiting and retaining great volunteers from our experienced presenters plus learn the latest on the DCPS volunteer screening program.

Reflections: Diversity Means … 2011-12 Learn ways to encourage students to pursue artistic expression through participation in our Reflections Program.

Shape the work of PTA – write a platform resolution: learn to prepare a resolution and impact PTA in areas of advocacy, legislative priority, and program development.

So Now You’re President I & II: This class will provide an overall orientation to PTA and give you some tips on how you can make your presidency most effective.

Working with Business Partners: learn how to reach out to businesses and work with them to support your efforts throughout the year.

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Attend and earn the Florida PTA Study-Discussion Group Award if you have five or more members in attendance for at least two hours of study and discussion on any subject of importance to your organization. Due: May 1.

Download State Form

 Shultz Center
10am- 2pm
FREE

If you are new to your position this is a great resource for you – from Presient 101 to Reflections
Everything you need to know to run a successful unit!

Download Schedule

• President 101
• Money Matters (Treasurer)
• Reading Initatives
• Response to Intervention
• Virtual School
• Florida PTA Resolutions
• Awards & History Books
• PTA Programs
• PTA 101
• Membership
• Technology
• PTA Etiquette
• Meaningful Meetings
• Bylaws & Parliamentary Procedures
• How to apply for Grants
• Fundraisers
• Volunteers
• Business Partners