Posted August 25, 2020 by Nicole Trimble

Are YOU our next Advocacy Chair!

There are lots of opportunities for making a difference in this role - and this is one of the appointed board positions, so you would have a voice on our PTA board. We are lucky to have a prior Advocacy Chair on our current board, Jennifer Snyder, who would be happy to help you get going!

PTA Advocacy 101

What is advocacy? Advocacy for the PTA is supporting and speaking up for children, families, and schools! 

Have You Ever...

  • Helped spread the word about something a classroom or school needs?
  • Invited others to an event at school or in the community that might benefit them?
  • Met with school leaders to discuss a topic of importance to the district?
  • Attended a school board meeting and/or serve on the school board?
  • Sent a message to your members of Congress?
  • Encouraged someone to vote in an election?
  • Joined and/ or supported PTA?

All of these actions and many others are Advocacy!

(Source: Northshore Council PTSA Newsletter 8/24/2020)

 

What are the responsibilities?

There are a few basic things our Advocacy Chair does:

  • Provide updates for the website Advocacy page - on the current WSPTA Advocacy Platform, etc.
  • Provide monthly advocacy updates for the website (linked from the newsletter). Example.
  • Provide updates at Board & Membership meetings on any important or interesting things happening in the world of advocacy as it relates to our school, district, community, etc.
  • Ideally attend the WSPTA Legislative Assembly (this year a virtual event) scheduled for October 24 & 25 - with other PTA board members to help determine the platform for Washington State PTA!

This position is a board position, so there is a responsibility to attend board & membership meetings and also to attend at least one training class during the school year.

 

Interested? Have some questions? 

We would love to help you decide if this is the right position for you!