Building a More Diverse,
Equitable & Inclusive PTA
The DCCPTA represents parents, caregivers, educators, and communities, advocating for the fulfillment of every child’s potential. By embracing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas, we pave the way for the most robust future for the PTA.
Explore the resources provided on this page to delve into matters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Engage in discussions within your community and take proactive steps to better support ALL children and families, with particular attention to historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
DEI Mentorship Program
PTA programs add value to a school community and increase the ability
of a school to serve its families through additional resources of time and fundraising towards needed items.
But some school communities and their families have more resources than others. We are seeking to find a solution to this disparity.
- Mentors: Seeking experienced PTA’s that would be interested in mentoring PTA’s that may desire some guidance as well as assistance in meeting the needs of their school community.
- Mentees: Does your PTA wish to be mentored? We know it can be tough to run a PTA and that having someone to partner with, to answer questions and to provide additional needed resources can make this all a little easier!
View the DEI Mentorship Program flyer or contact diversity@dccpta.org to sign up
How to Welcome Diverse Perspectives
into your PTA
PTAs are strongest when their leaders and members reflect the diversity of their own communities. Multiple perspectives help to solve tough problems by bringing a variety of solutions to the table. Try these five strategies to help build a more inclusive PTA.
Important Resources
- DEI Mentorship Program flyer
- How to Talk about Race and Injustice in America
- How to Welcome Diverse Perspectives Into your PTA
- National PTA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Page
Past Month Information
- February – Black History Month
- March – Women’s History Month
- April – Arab American Heritage Month
- April – Environmental Racism for Earth Day
- May – Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- June – Juneteenth
- June – Pride Month
- August -Student Leadership & Empowerment
- September – National Hispanic Heritage Month
- October – National Bullying Prevention Month
- November – Native American Heritage Month
- January – Poverty in America/Financial Literacy
- January – Inclusivity and Equality for People with Disabilities
- February – Black History Month