National Mission of PTA
To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community & place of worship
To raise the standard of home life
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection for children and youth
To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth
To develop between educators and the general public united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, & spiritual education
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NYSPTA MISSION STATEMENT
The New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. (NYSPTA) recognizes that every child deserves excellence in education and quality of life. NYSPTA will maintain its commitment and service to all children and to its diverse membership through increased parent and community awareness, advocacy, education, and involvement.
PTA BELIEVES
Every child deserves to have his/her basic needs met
Every child deserves an education designed to meet the childs needs Public education is the appropriate forum to prepare children for participation in a democratic society
Every child deserves our continued commitment to advocacy
PTA will take the lead in parent involvement by training parents to be partners in education
PTA will take the lead in promoting the value of parent involvement with the community and educational partners
We are responsible for identifying, understanding, and meeting the needs of our diverse membership
Educators are an integral part of our organization
Education and leadership training and self-evaluation are essential at all levels
Programs and materials should be provided to enhance parenting skills
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