Student Leadership Academy

Duval County Council PTA developed the Award Winning Student Leadership Academy in 2010 to teach student leaders how to become effective advocates. Students receive training to help them advocate for themselves, their education, their classmates, and their school. DCC lines up speakers that will guide students through how legislation is created and passed as well as how to speak with legislators.

Students are nominated through their high school and PTSA board to participate in this National PTA recognized program for youth.

Students complete  Saturday workshops on Leadership, Public Speaking, Business Etiquette, Civics and Grassroots Advocacy and a field experience day at the state capitol in Tallahassee.

2025 Student Advocates Travel to the State Capitol with DCCPTA

We are deeply grateful to the Papa Johns Foundation for their generous grant, which empowers us to continue growing the next generation of student advocates.