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NYS PTA presented 2009’s Legislation/Education Conference “Take New Steps Toward Advocacy” from February 28th-March 1st in Albany.

PTA members from across the state gathered to learn the many ways to become a proactive partner within their schools, to sponsor and support both local and regional issues and truly make a difference for all children.

The weekend session was highlighted by a keynote address from US Congressman Paul Tonko (D-21). Congressman Tonko spoke to the group about the federal stimulus package, the status of both federal and state education aid, and what effect the state budget will have on local school districts.

Also featured were Donna Bradbury and Douglass Bailey from the NYS Office of Mental Health, who spoke about “Helping Parents and Children Deal with Emotional & Behavioral Needs.”

“Simple Ways to Integrate Environmental Issues in Your School” were addressed by Meg Morris of the Covanta Energy Corporation.

Parents, teachers and community members received information and training about a number of topics throughout the weekend, meeting face to face with issues experts in areas including: instruction on how to write a resolution, after school programs, middle school issues, environmental education, Response to Intervention, Virtual Lobby Day, and engagement of parents & families in schools.

Members left the session feeling energized and more prepared to advocate back home, at the grass-roots level. Said Bev Cottrell, NYS PTA Parenting & Family Life Chairman, of the many educational issues facing parents today “It’s like a puzzle. Everybody has to work together to put it together.”

Photo Collage (03/07/09)

Photo Collage with Arnold Bread (03/15/09)

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Annual Convention

Annual Member Calendar

Event Workshop/Keynote Speaker RFP

Event Wrap-ups

Legislation/Education Conference

Region Reflections Deadlines

Region Spring Conferences

Summer Leadership Conference