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DeKalb County Council of PTAs

Strong Parental Involvement Results in Higher Student/School Achievement

email link icon Marcia Coward [ mkcoward@hotmail.com ], President
678.497.6971

email link icon DeKalb County Council of PTAs [ dekalbptacouncil@gmail.com ]
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, GA  30083
678.676.2822
opens in same window icon Directory [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/dekalb-county-council-of-parent-teacher-associations/index/directory ]
opens in same window icon Region Representatives [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/schools-and-centers ]

reflections theme: diversity means ...

The DeKalb County Council of Parent/Teacher Associations (PTAs) has great expectations and has aimed high to improve and enrich our many existing programs/projects and to create new ones as needs arise within our council, local units, schools, and community. Preparation/training, inclusiveness, team building, mentoring, role modeling, communication, recognition, and effective leadership have been the council's goals as we work cooperatively with our school district and our local PTAs to give every child one voice. As part of Georgia PTA District 11, our council is affiliated with both the opens in new window icon Georgia PTA [ http://www.georgiapta.org/ ] and opens in new window icon National PTA [ http://www.pta.org/ ] organizations.

PTA Mission

  • to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children
  • to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children
  • to encourage parent and public involvement in public schools of this nation

Council Purpose

The DeKalb Council of Parent/Teacher Associations is composed of local PTA units as approved by the Georgia PTA and is organized for the following purposes:

  • to unify and strengthen local units comprising the council
  • to provide a venue for local unit members to network and exchange ideas
  • to serve as a link between district, state, national, and the local PTA
  • to promote Georgia PTA and National PTA programs
  • to build support for Georgia PTA and National PTA legislative action
  • to provide ongoing leadership and job-specific training
  • to role model effective organizational procedures and leadership skills
  • to focus the attention on youth-related concerns and issues
  • to spearhead community projects, encouraging efforts in improving the education and welfare of all children and youth
  • to assist in the formation of new PTAs
  • to guide—but not dictate to—local units

Council Goals

The DeKalb County Council of PTAs will be the most effective visible, valuable, volunteer driven organization of the community with the purpose of supporting our school district's mission of having every child learn at a high level.

Community Visibility

The council will become more visible in the community by

  1. promoting region level kick off meetings to generate excitement, broaden our audience, and build community presence;
  2. expanding public relations activities and advertising all council activities; and
  3. meeting with council members to share the PTA message, confirm the communication channels, and identify future leaders.
  4. broadening interest by promoting programs and partnerships in an effort to attract veterans, ethnic groups, and new leaders;

Training

The council will build the value of PTA in our training by

  1. evaluating and adjusting training materials to provide up-to-date information and methods;
  2. connecting local PTAs and sharing ideas and resources through social networks, websites, email, and phone.
  3. adding job-specific training for council delegates to ensure consistent responsibilities;

Forms

  • .pdf link icon Convention Leadership Training Grant Application [ http://www.georgiapta.org/documents/Convention_Leadership_Training_Grant_Application.pdf ] (Georgia PTA)
  • .pdf link icon Dues Transmittal Form [ http://www.georgiapta.org/documents/Dues_Transmittal_Form.pdf ] (Georgia PTA)
  • .pdf link icon Gladys Cook Scholarship Program Packet [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/dekalb-county-council-of-parent-teacher-associations/gladys-cook-scholarship-packet.pdf ] (Georgia PTA)
  • .pdf link icon IRS 990 Filing Verification Form [ http://www.georgiapta.org/documents/IRS_990_Filing_Verification.pdf ] (Georgia PTA)
  • .pdf link icon Invitation Letter to Vendors [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/dekalb-county-council-of-parent-teacher-associations/invitation-letter-to-vendors.pdf ] (DeKalb PTA)
  • .pdf link icon Payment Form [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/dekalb-county-council-of-parent-teacher-associations/payment-form.pdf ] (general)
  • .pdf link icon Payment Form [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/dekalb-county-council-of-parent-teacher-associations/payment-form-executive.pdf ] (Board of Education and cabinet)
  • .pdf link icon Special Needs Event Flier (2013-16-02) [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/dekalb-county-council-of-parent-teacher-associations/special-needs-event-flier-(2013-16-02).pdf ] (DeKalb PTA)
  • .pdf link icon Vendor Registration Form [ http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/dekalb-county-council-of-parent-teacher-associations/vendor-registration-form.pdf ] (DeKalb PTA)