What is Council's role in PTA?  Council is an effective way of uniting PTA activities and projects for the school district and community. Council's job is to provide support and assistance to each of our local PTA's.  It is a channel of communication by relaying information, instruction, and news to local units. By unifying the local PTA's we can work together and exchange ideas in plannning to run our schools effectively.

NEW YORK STATE PTA MISSION STATEMENT

The New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc (NYS PTA) recognizes that every child deserves excellence in education and in quality of life.  NYS PTA will maintain its commitment and service to all children and to its diverse membership through increased parent and community awareness, advocacy, education and involvement.

NEW YORK STATE'S PTA'S BELIEFS

Every Child deserves to have his/her basic needs met.

Every child deserves an education designed to meet the child's needs.

Public education is the appropriate forum to prepare children for participation in demorcratic society.

Every child deserves our continued commitment to advocacy.

PTA will take the lead in parent involvement by training parents to be partners in education.

PTA will take the lead in promoting the value of parent involvement with community and educational partners.

We are responsible for identifying, and meeting the needs of our diverse membership.

Educators are an integral part of our organization.

Education and leadership training and self-evaluation are essential at all levels.

Programs and materials should be provided to enhance parenting skills. 

Challenging oneself leads to growth.