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

2026 Connecticut PTA Public Policy Agenda 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024-NONE 2025-NONE Previous CT PTA Public Policy Agendas 2021

What's Your PTA Story? Every PTA member has a story to tell. It’s more than the bake sale. It’s about our children. #PTAProud shines light on our PTA community and how they are making a difference for their schools and communities through involvement in the PTA. These #PTAProud stories will raise awareness of the significance of PTA involvement as well as spotlight the critical work members are and have been doing that is making a difference for the education, health, safety and well-being of all children. Whether it’s through a photo, a video or tweet , there are many ways to share your story. We want to recognize our #PTAProud stories and know how PTA has impacted your family and the lives of children in your community. What’s your PTA story? #PTAProud on Social Media Click it!

COMMON CORE COMMON CORE STANDARDS Kindergarden First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eight Grade High School Math High School English Connecticut PTA has had and continues to have a leading role in the discussions regarding the development and implementation of the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI or Common Core). Connecticut PTA is taking the primary role as the source for parent and community education about the Common Core educational standards. We are in regular communication with education officials and leaders to address concerns of stakeholders and to assist in communications to and from parents and community members. We are especially interested in assisting parent leaders in educating their constituents about what Common Core truly is, why Common Core is being implemented and how it may change their child's educational experience. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Connecticut s YEAR NAME Presidency 1900-1901 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1901-1902 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1902-1903 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1903-1904 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1904-1905 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1905-1906 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1906-1907 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1907-1908 Frances Sheldon Bolton 1908-1909 Mrs. Walter Ferguson 1909-1910 Mrs. Charles Keyes 1910-1911 Mrs. Charles Keyes 1911-1912 Mrs. Berry Lee Mott 1912-1913 Mrs. Berry Lee Mott 1913-1914 Mrs. Berry Lee Mott 1914-1915 Mrs. Wilfred Dresser 1915-1916 Mrs. Wilfred Dresser 1916-1917 Mrs. Wilfred Dresser 1917-1918 Mrs. Geroge Brinton 1918-1919 Mrs. Geroge Brinton 1919-1920 Mrs. Geroge Brinton 1920-1921 Mrs. Geroge Brinton 1921-1922 Mrs. E.C. Littlefield 1922-1923 Mrs. E.C. Littlefield 1923-1924 Mrs. H Wooster Webber 1924-1925 Mrs. H Wooster Webber 1925-1926 Mrs. H Wooster Webber 1926-1927 Mrs. H Wooster Webber 1927-1928 Mrs. Leslie E Watson 1928-1929 Mrs. Leslie E Watson 1929-1930 Mrs. Leslie E Watson 1930-1931 Mrs. Leslie E Watson 1931-1932 Mrs. T Merle Shaw 1932-1934 Mrs. T Merle Shaw 1934-1935 Mrs. T Merle Shaw 1935-1936 Mrs. Charles Kilby 1936-1937 Mrs. Charles Kilby 1937-1938 Mrs. Charles Kilby 1938-1939 Mrs. Clifford Thompson 1939-1940 Mrs. Clifford Thompson 1940-1941 Mrs. Clifford Thompson 1941-1942 Mrs. Leslie Matthews 1942-1943 Mrs. Leslie Matthews 1943-1944 Mrs. Clifford Thompson 1944-1945 Mrs. Jesse Mariner 1945-1946 Mrs. Jesse Mariner 1946-1947 Mrs. Jesse Mariner 1947-1948 Mrs. Otis Howgate 1948-1949 Mrs Otis Howgate 1949-1950 Mrs.Otis Howgate 1950-1951 Mrs. Carlos deZafra 1951-1952 Mrs. Carlos deZafra 1952-1953 Mrs. Carlos deZafra 1953-1954 Mrs. Byron Wilcox 1954-1955 Mrs. Byron Wilcox 1955-1956 Mrs. Roy Cole 1956-1957 Mrs. Roy Cole 1957-1958 Mrs. Roy Cole 1958-1959 Ms. Charles Herman 1959-1960 Ms. Charles Herman 1960-1961 Ms. Charles Herman 1961-1962 Mrs. J Edward Sjolound 1962-1963 Rita Palmer Samuels 1963-1964 Rita Palmer Samuels 1964-1965 Eileen Litscher Shelton 1965-1966 Eileen Litscher Shelton 1967-1968 Norman Ray 1968-1969 Mildred Bulow 1969-1970 Mildred Bulow 1970-1971 Virginia Fosberg 1971-1972 Arnold Lerner 1972-1973 Dolly Schuster 1973-1974 Dolly Schuster 1974-1975 Barbara Kenny 1975-1976 Barbara Kenny 1976-1977 Barbara Kenny 1977-1978 Mae Schmidle 1978-1979 Peggy Hugya 1979-1980 Peggy Hugya 1980-1981 Peggy Hugya 1981-1982 Myra Alder 1982-1983 Myra Alder 1983-1984 Gloria Campelli 1984-1985 Gloria Campelli 1985-1986 Peggy Perillie 1986-1987 Peggy Perillie 1987-1988 Carol P Duggan 1988-1989 Carol P Duggan 1989-1990 Christine Perry 1990-1991 Christine Perry 1991-1992 Patricia Sidas 1992-1993 Patricia Sidas 1993-1994 Barbara Toman 1994-1995 Barbara Toman 1995-1996 Patty Anderson 1996-1997 Tammy Pincavage 1997-1998 Sally Boske 1998-1999 Sally Boske 1999-2000 Deborah Walsh 2000-2001 Deborah Walsh 2001-2002 Donna McGuire 2002-2003 Donna McGuire 2003-2004 Kevin Daly 2004-2005 Kevin Daly 2005-2006 Suzanna Kern-Massey 2006-2007 Suzanna Kern Massey 2007-2008 Melissa Johnson 2008-2009 Melissa Johnson 2009-2010 Marne Usher 2010-2011 Marne Usher 2011-2012 Jim Accomando 2012-2013 Jim Accomando 2013-2014 Don Romoser 2014-2015 Don Romoser 2015-2016 Kathleen Kennedy 2016-2017 Kathleen Kennedy 2017-2018 Jennifer Falotico 2018-2019 Jennifer Falotico 2019-2020 Jennifer Falotico (acting) 51st 2020-2021 Jennifer Falotico (acting) 51st 2021-2022 Sonya Singh Smith 52nd 2022 -2023 Sonya Singh Smith 52nd 2023-2024 Sonya Singh Smith 52nd 2024-2025 Sonya Singh Smith 52nd 2025-2026 Judy Goldberg 53rd 2026-2027 Judy Goldberg 53rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 5th 5th 5th 6th 6th 6th 6th 7th 7th 8th 8th 8th 8th 9th 9th 9th 9th 10th 10th 10th 11th 11th 11th 12th 12th 12th 13th 13th 14th 15th 15th 15th 16th 16th 16th 17th 17th 17th 18th 18th 19th 19th 19th 20th 20th 20th 21st 22nd 22nd 23rd 23rd 24th 25th 25th 26th 27th 28th 28th 29th 29th 29th 30th 31st 31st 31st 32nd 32nd 33rd 33rd 34th 34th 35th 35th 36th 36th 37th 37th 38th 38th 39th 40th 41st 41st 42nd 42nd 43rd 43rd 44th 44th 45th 45th 46th 46th 47th 47th 48th 48th 49th 49th 50th 50th 51st 51st

The CDC has developed a set of resources called Parents for Healthy Schools to help schools and school groups (e.g., parent teacher associations (PTA), parent teacher organizations (PTO), school wellness committees) engage parents to create healthy school environments. These resources will: 1. Educate parents about: o school nutrition environment and services; o school-based physical education and physical activity; and o managing chronic health conditions in school settings. 2. Provide parents with practical strategies and actions to improve the school health environment. 3. Provide suggestions for ways to track progress in engaging parents in changing the school health environment. The information regarding this important resource for parents can be found using the link below: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/parentengagement/parentsforhealthyschools.htm Please contact me if you have any questions. CSDE Terese Maineri Educational Service Specialist Connecticut State Department of Education Office of Student Supports and Organizational Effectiveness Bureau of Health/Nutrition, Family Services and Adult Education Telephone: 860-807-2145 Fax: 860-807-2127

National PTA Address: 1250 N Pitt St Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone:(703) 836-0011 www.pta.org National PTA Officers 2023-2026 President - Y vonne Johnson President Elect - William Datema Secretary/Treasurer -Shaton Berry Vice President Advocacy - Rose Acerra Vice President Membership - Charles Scott Howie Berman , CAE, Executive Director, National PTA Michele Burnett , Executive Assistant, Associate Project Manager Amy Lorenz , Deputy Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives Elizabeth Rorick , Deputy Executive Director, Government Affairs & Communications Paul Rensted , Officer, Human Resources James Thomasell , Chief Financial Office

WHY JOIN THE PTA Why your school needs a PTA Member Benefits Student Leadership Focusing on the "T" in PTA Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school. Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students. Tap into a Network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences. Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community. Speak Up. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school. Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role by supporting building improvements through advocacy and play an important role in fundraising for curriculum based programs and social events. Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education. Enjoy Substantial Benefits. Individuals and local units can take advantage of a host of benefits from PTA membership including discounts and offers from member benefits providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters and much more.

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Resources for advocacy on behalf of children and youth, developing parent skills, and encouraging parent and public involvement in public schools. CT PTA hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year that support families, empower leaders, and strengthen local PTAs. Our signature events include the annual Symposium and Expo , featuring workshops, resources, and networking opportunities; the Reflections Program , which celebrates student creativity and expression; and the Outstanding Administrators Brunch, honoring school leaders who make a meaningful impact on students and communities. In addition, CT PTA offers ongoing trainings and workshops designed to build leadership skills and organizational effectiveness, as well as our Annual Meeting , where members come together to conduct association business and shape the future of our organization. For more Details Click Here

National PTA supplies Local Leader Guides to help guide you thru your PTA duties. click below to gain access! Questions? Contact CT PTA 203-891-6140 office@ctpta.org

PTA LEADERS SUPPORT OUR 2025 VENDORS! Below is a list of vendors who joined us in 2025. Contact and see what they can offer your PTA! CT PTA SYMPOSIUM AND EXPO PROGRAM 2025 CLICK HERE Below our the exhibitors who joined us in 2025! Please visit the websites below and see what they can offer your PTA! 99 PLEDGES ACTIVE LITERATURE AIM ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION ANNIE C COURTNEY FOUNDATION APEX ARTS FOR LEARING BENS LIGHTHOUSE BRIDGEPORT ISLANDERS CLUB GETAWAY CT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS CT YMCA ENGINEERING WONDER FURRY SCALY FRIENDS IRVIN SIMON MATICA ARTS, LLC MCM FUNDRAISING OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PLAYFUL ENGINEERS ROUGE BEAR PRESS SCHOOL NUTRUTION ASSOCIATION SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS SHOWBOAT ENTERTAINMENT KEVIN JACKSON GET MOVIN' FUNDRAISING WESTCHESTER CIRCUS