PTA Mission: To Make Every Child’s Potential a Reality by Engaging and Empowering Families and Communities to Advocate for All Children

click here for so much info! Schedule a call with Courtney! She will assist & help set your PTA account up in Givebacks! Click the link below and plan your personalized session today! Personalized 1-on-1 Session with Courtney! https://meetings.hubspot.com/courtney-mullis?uuid=8b971f86-82d5-484a-af81-709ced26b2e0 How do I update my Givebacks account/profile email address? How to change settings for processing fees. How to start sending weekly newsletters to all your school families. How to use html newsletter templates in Givebacks. Daily Online Workshops https://info.givebacks.com/workshops Connecticut PTA is excited that we’ve teamed up with Givebacks to provide their valuable online tool to all PTA's in Connecticut…free of charge! Givebacks makes it easier to run your PTA -- engage families, raise funds, stay in good standing, and more. You’ll save hours on admin tasks, so you can focus on connecting with your children and engaging your school community. Givebacks is valued at $1,200 per year, but they are providing it to Connecticut PTA's for free because Givebacks and Connecticut PTA want to further the PTA mission through easy-to-use technology. Givebacks will be used to manage members, make state dues payments, report officers, and record good standing requirements, but we also hope you take advantage of all of the great features available through your free Givebacks site! Here are some of Givebacks most popular features: Your Own E-Store: Sell PTA memberships (including custom/bundled memberships), spirit wear, event tickets, collect donations, and more -- all online in your PTA’s Givebacks store. Communication Tools: Keep families in the loop with email and text capabilities, calendars, signups, file sharing, directories, and more -- to everyone on your site or to smaller groups of people you can organize in hubs as you see fit. Fundraising: In addition to selling items and collecting donations in your store, Givebacks provides a simple way to raise funds through Sponsor Share. Sponsors get advertising in emails you send through Givebacks and you get a no-fuss way to add funds to your budget! Click here to learn more about SponsorShare . Also click here to learn more about the Fundraising Campaigns feature ! Easily Stay in Good Standing: Your free site provides automatic member management, member reporting, dues remittance to the state, and visibility of state PTA compliance tasks. PPopular Givebacks Help Articles Giveback: Site Overview Login: Access your Givebacks Site Three steps to get started in your Givebacksstore How do parents access our givebacks store? How to change settings for processing fees How to pay your state dues in Givebacks How to Enter PTA Officers How to complete your application to take payments online Who do I contact with questions?

Incorporation Why is this so important to your PTA and your own personal assets? PTAs involved in various activities must recognize the responsibilities that the members and officers of the organization have in conducting the affairs of that organization. Incorporating your PTA will protect and limit the liability of your individual members. A Corporation is an impersonal entity created by law that can own assets and incur liabilities therefore protecting the personal assets of members representing the mission of the organization and their assets cannot be seized in the settlement of any claims. Consult with the CT PTA office for further information on how to incorporate your PTA. To protect your members and your unit, your unit should also carry liability insurance.

The current Netflix original series "13 Reasons Why", which is based on a popular novel of the same name, has been much talked about, particularly among school-aged youth. The series revolves around the suicide of a young girl and may present powerful triggers for at risk youth. Please refer to the attached document from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for guidance on dealing with this sensitive topic. Concerned? In CT call 211 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. In an emergency call 911. click here

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VoterVoice Dear CT PTA community, One of the jobs of every PTA is to be an advocate for children in our communities. The CT PTA has that same charge. To that end, we have a great new tool at our disposal that makes it even easier for us and for YOU to advocate for the issues important to children in our state. VoterVoice is back and if you're someone who would like to hear about the very latest actions we have identified as opportunities to reach out to your lawmakers, you can sign up right here to join us there! Regards, Jim Accomando Vice President of Advocacy CTPTA Just click here to get involved as an advocate! PTA Mission To Make Every Child’s Potential a Reality by Engaging and Empowering Families and Communities to Advocate for All Children.

March 05, 2019 Proposed Bill No.7214 Proposed Bill No.7214 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES Click Here February 28, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Proposed Bill Number 7312- AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT WITH STUDENTS. Click Here February 28, 2019 Proposed S.B. No. 457 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SIZE OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS. Proposed S.B. No. 738 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. The CT PTA is advocating for research before implementation. CT PTA strongly urges that a task force be developed to study the impact of regionalization on communities in Connecticut. We urge the task force to explore what shared services towns are currently using and how it effects and benefits the towns and regions. Click Here February 22, 2019 Testimony on behalf of The Connecticut Parent Teachers Association (CT PTA) Before the Education Committee Raised Bill 7110 - AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED CLASSROOM SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE Click Here February 14, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION An Act Concerning Data Privacy and Minors. Bill #6601 Click Here February 13, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Proposed Bill number 5553- An act requiring automatic pump shut off systems on swimming pools. Click Here February 13, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Proposed bill number 5683- An act concerning water safety training for children. Click Here February 10, 2019 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) Committee Bill 5315 – An Act Requiring Kayak, Canoe and Paddleboard Operators to Wear Life Vests Click Here March 14, 2018 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION RE: SB 453 & SB 454 HB 5444, HB 5445 & HB 5452 SB 453 AAC CLASSROOM SAFETY AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR SB 454 AAC SCHOOL SECURITY HB 5444 AAC REVISIONS TO THE STUDENT DATA PRIVACY ACT HB 5445 AAC ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPELLED STUDENTS HB 5452 AAC THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON LIFE-THREATENING FOOD ALLERGIES IN SCHOOLS . Click Here March 08, 2018 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE RE: HB 5337 AAC THE STUDY OF A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Click Here March 08, 2018 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE RE: HB 5342 AA ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY BEST PRACTICES REGARDING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. Click Here February 27, 2018 WRITTEN TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S INSURANCE COMMITTEE RE: AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING Raised Bill No. 199 Click here Click Here February 26, 2018 WRITTEN TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE RE: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Raised Bill No. 183 Click Here March 08, 2018 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE RE: SB 360 AA ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY BEST PRACTICES REGARDING RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION. Click Here February 24, 2016 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION HB 5307 - An act prohibiting the unreasonable delay of enrolling a child in kindergarten. HB 5308 - An act concerning a general education multi tiered system of instruction and supports. Click Here POSITION STATEMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Head injuries among young athletes. Click Here March 07, 2016 TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION sb376, sb378, sb380, sb381, hb5553 Click Here Please reload Presentations: School Safety Committee Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act at the request of Representative Esty Current Activities: Connecticut Coalition on Public Education Classroom Safety Bill Workgroup Appointed to CARES Commission Water Safety for Kids Social Emotional Learning School Climate Advisory Collaborative

The PTA Council President Click Here For Region Map Region 3 Councils: Hamden, Milford, North Haven Region 4 Councils: Fairfield, Greenwich, Ridgefield, Trumbull & Westport, If your PTA is part of one of these councils, ask your council president or delegate to provide you information on what is going on at a state-wide level. Connecticut PTA Board of Directors meet at least four times a year to discuss issues that are of interest to all PTAs in the state. If your area is not represented at Connecticut PTA board meetings, ask your council president to appoint a delegate to act as a conduit of information between the state organization and your council and units. In order to form a council, two or more units must decide to work together as an entity. A council is a group of local units organized under the authority of the state PTA for purposes of conference, leadership training, and coordination of efforts of the local units. Not all areas have councils. Review the scope of cooperation with partner organizations Adopt the annual budget Adopt policies and procedures Approve revision and amendments of state bylaws prior to submission to the CT PTA Annual Meeting. Review resolutions prior to the CT PTA Annual Meeting and implement approved resolutions.

Thanks to all of our PTAs for helping us reach our goal Bennet Academy PTSA Booth Hill PTA Bunnell PTA Burr ES Chapel ST PTA Cos Cob Daniels Farm Dunbar Hill East Ridge MS Easton PTA Fairfield Ludlowe HS Fairfield Council on behalf of all PTAs in Fairfield Flood PTA Glenville Hamden PTA Council Joel Barlow HS PTSA Middlebrook PTA Mill H ill PTA Noah Webster North Haven MS Osborn Hill PTA of Willington Ridgefield Council Ridge Hill PTA Ridge Road PTA Stratford Council Stratford SEPTA Timothy Dwight Verplank West Haven High School Westshore MS Waterford GN Westport Council West Woods Wilcoxson Worthington Hooker THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING US REACH OUR GOAL! $10,000 ThankYou ! Personal Donations Jim Accomando- BOD Annie Baldarelli- Office Staff Candace Banks- BOD Beverly Blackwell - BOD Derek Boger Tim Brack Craig Brown Jason Brown Michelle Carrubba Bill Cox Maggie Conway - BOD Helen Craye - BOD Bill Drennen EJ Lifetouch Territory Jennifer Falotico- BOD Rebecca Gibson Judy Goldberg - BOD Marc Goldberg Robert Green Edward & Julie Grzeda Amy Handy Jan Haeg Kathleen Kennedy- BOD Amy Klein Chris Kukla Rob Locke Beth Lubenow- Office Staff Curt Malone Micah Martzke Neal Millsaps David Morse Mauareen Panto Marne Usher - BOD Don & Sandy Romoser- BOD Chris Russo Tony Scafariello - BOD Tom Smith Michael Trogni- BOD Belinda Waldron Peter Wright - Lifetouch Anonymous Ri WA

CT PTA LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM Thank you for Attending! See you next year! Exhibitors from 2019 Symposium 6crickets, Inc. 99 Pledges A Small World Gift Shop APEX Leadership Co. Art Signal Studio Arts for Learning Boon /Mixed Bags Boosterthon C & C Proms Children's Literacy Innovations Childscapes Playgrounds Connecticut PTA CTOM. Inc Friendly Feet Circus Grynn & Barrett Enterprises, Inc. Harlem Rockets Irvin Simson Jose Madrid Salsa Kompan Playgrounds Kumon Lifetouch MCM Fundraising Meadow Farms MobileArq National PTA Once Upon A Time Pete and Chris Amusements Playful Engineers Print Promowear, LLC. Rogue Bear Press School Spirit Vending Sock Concepts Sports Center The Institute for American Studies UConn World Class Frisbee Shows Wyse Works Yours Personally Connecticut Alliance of YMCA's click here for photos! 2016 Expo Program available here