Quick-Reference Guides

The PTA President’s Quick-Reference Guide was created to help you be an effective leader who

• Sustains and increases a diverse and inclusive membership;
• Works collaboratively with school staff and community;
• Encourages family involvement while informing parents about student achievement and student health, and organizes actions to address those issues;
• Develops PTA unit leadership for the future; and
• Oversees unit governance, legal, and financial matters.

The PTA Membership Quick-Reference Guide was created to help you increase and sustain membership in your unit and covers

• The Basics of Membership
• Tracking and Retaining Members
• Diversity and Inclusiveness
• Marketing Membership

The PTA Money Matters Quick-Reference Guide was created to support your duties as treasurer and covers

• The Budget, Banking, and the PTA Audit
• Contracts, Incorporation, and Insurance
• Federal Requirements
• Fundraising and Substantiation Requirements for Charitable Contributions
• Financial Management Checklist
• Lobbying
• Instructions for IRS Form 990-EZ
• Theft, Fraud, and Embezzlement

The PTA Programs Quick-Reference Guide was created to help you implement and manage PTA programs and covers

• Keys to a Successful Program Year
• Creating and Implementing PTA Programs
• Setting Program Timelines
• PTA Programs and Resources

PTA Logos & Graphics

Make your print materials and websites more eye-catching with these logos and graphics. PTAs have permission to use these items in newsletters, websites, fliers, and other publications.