3.26.14 — Warning from Cindy Sharretts:
NATIONAL PTA CONVENTION IN AUSTIN, TEXAS – JUNE 19 – 22, 2014 – COMMON CORE FOCUSED
You might pass the word across the country, about the upcoming National PTA Convention in Austin, Texas. I imagine you know the PTA is a highly political arm of Government Education bureaucracy & “friends.” The national and state PTA conventions are where new and more targeted campaigns are sent forth into local school communities. Those against CC who are able to attend may observe next plans, and may have opportunity to speak with others about the negatives of CC. People should also be looking for their upcoming State PTA conventions for the same reasons.
National PTA Convention, June 19-22: http://www.pta.org/about/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3889&navItemNumber=3893
Early Bird Registration Rates through March 31st
Workshops listed: http://www.pta.org/about/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4009
Workshop Examples:
303: Communicating About Common Core and PTA
The Common Core ‘train’ has left the station, and is arriving soon at your PTA. This workshop will provide the tools that will help your unit anticipate and respond to the questions about Common Core and PTA. There is already a degree of controversy and debate surrounding Common Core, particularly PTA’s support of this major national initiative. Presented by National PTA’s Communications and Governmental Relations Committees, this interactive session will focus on developing a strong communications plan with key messages and tactics so your local unit can discuss Common Core effectively.
201: The 2014 National PTA Public Policy Agenda
Join National PTA Legislative Committee and Government Affairs staff to learn about the development of the 2014 Public Policy Agenda, which highlights priorities in these policy areas:
- General education
- Special education
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Health and Nutrition
- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
- School Safety
