2010 National Legislative Conference

Save the Date! – National Legislative Conference
On March 9-11, 2010, PTA will hold its annual National Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. This three-day conference will inspire and provide in-depth analysis on PTA’s latest federal public policy priorities affecting families, schools and communities through skill building trainings, workshops, panel discussions, guest speakers, and Capitol Hill visits with congressional leaders.   Join us and the many PTA child advocates making their voice heard on Capitol Hill.

2010 National Advocacy Awards Applications Now Available
Applications for PTA's Outstanding Advocacy Awards, for state and local advocacy, and the Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year Award for federal advocacy, are now available online (see links below). These awards allow PTA to recognize the hard work and dedication of outstanding child advocates. One outstanding state PTA and one local, district, council, or regional PTA will be chosen to receive Outstanding Advocacy Awards, and one individual advocate will receive the Igo Award. Applications for these awards are due December 4, 2009. Award winners will be honored at the National Legislative Conference in Washington DC on March 11, 2010.