CA PTA 2011 Convention Handbook - Torrance Council of PTAs
CA PTA 2011 Convention Handbook - Torrance Council of PTAs
CA PTA 2011 Convention Handbook - Torrance Council of PTAs
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F17 Membership - You Get the Idea!<br />
F18<br />
Track<br />
Friday, April 29<br />
F52 Child Trafficking – What You Don’t Know<br />
Track<br />
A<br />
Collect 90 minutes <strong>of</strong> ideas – themes,<br />
incentives, promotions and more – to<br />
launch your membership campaign<br />
and ensure a successful year. Learn<br />
strategies for inviting, involving and<br />
retaining members to build a<br />
welcoming <strong>PTA</strong>. Create an inclusive<br />
spirit that unites parents, teachers and<br />
students around your <strong>PTA</strong>.<br />
$$$ Show Me the Money: Applying for<br />
<strong>PTA</strong> Scholarships and Grants<br />
Track<br />
A<br />
Need a <strong>PTA</strong> money tree? This<br />
interactive workshop will give you<br />
tips, timelines and helpful hints on<br />
writing a successful California State<br />
<strong>PTA</strong> grant or scholarship application.<br />
F19 I’m Here, Too!<br />
F50<br />
Track<br />
Come and listen to a panel discussion<br />
on the impact <strong>of</strong> being the sibling <strong>of</strong> a<br />
child with special needs.<br />
10 - 11:30 a.m.<br />
Case Studies in Leadership: <strong>PTA</strong>’s<br />
School Smarts Parent Academy<br />
Track<br />
With support from the Hewlett Foundation,<br />
the California State <strong>PTA</strong> is<br />
piloting a dynamic parent engagement<br />
and training program in 14 schools<br />
across the state. Discover effective<br />
strategies to increase engagement, build<br />
leadership capacity, and provide input<br />
as <strong>PTA</strong> develops a model for all units.<br />
Interpreted in Spanish<br />
F51 Parliamentary Procedure ABCs<br />
Track<br />
A<br />
Meet with Dr. Mark Schilansky, a<br />
nationally registered parliamentarian,<br />
for an introduction to basic <strong>PTA</strong><br />
parliamentary procedures. These<br />
demonstrated procedures will enable<br />
<strong>PTA</strong> leaders to conduct meetings<br />
efficiently.<br />
Learn the surprising truth about who<br />
is at risk, and what you can do to<br />
protect your child.<br />
C<br />
C<br />
C<br />
F53 Oh No! My Kid Has a License!<br />
F54<br />
Track<br />
Meet experts who will provide<br />
practical advice to parents <strong>of</strong> new teen<br />
drivers to help them become competent,<br />
skillful drivers. Parent involvement is<br />
the key to teen driver safety. Are you<br />
ready? Come and learn what parents<br />
need to know about driving rules,<br />
responsibilities and penalties.<br />
Knowledge = Parent Calming!<br />
Science, Technology, Engineering and<br />
Math: The Hope <strong>of</strong> the Future<br />
Track C D S<br />
Jobs in science, technology,<br />
engineering and math (STEM) fields<br />
are growing rapidly, yet current STEM<br />
education is failing to provide students<br />
with the skills and knowledge they<br />
need. Learn what changes are needed<br />
in STEM education, how to advocate<br />
for it, and what has been successful in<br />
K-12 schools.<br />
C<br />
F55 Surfing School Finance<br />
F56<br />
F57<br />
Track A B C D S<br />
Take a ride along the waves <strong>of</strong> school<br />
finance. Learn how money motivates<br />
your school district and impacts your<br />
child’s education.<br />
Keeping Student Options<br />
Open to Success<br />
Track<br />
Here’s one way for students to become<br />
successful. Linked Learning transforms<br />
a student’s high school experience by<br />
integrating academics and college<br />
preparatory studies with technical<br />
education and real-world experiences.<br />
There are 15 broad industry sectors,<br />
and students follow industry-themed<br />
pathways in fields such as engineering,<br />
biomedicine, health, arts and media,<br />
business and green energy.<br />
C<br />
More “Great Treasurer”<br />
Gems and Jewels<br />
Track<br />
B<br />
A supplement to Be a Great Treasurer.<br />
This workshop will explore in detail<br />
fundraising, inventory control,<br />
employees vs.independent contractors,<br />
workers’ compensation and more.<br />
F58<br />
F59<br />
Finance for <strong>Council</strong>s and Districts –<br />
Part 1<br />
Track<br />
B<br />
Learn how to support unit financial<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers; collect and review unit<br />
financial documents; remit per capita<br />
and insurance; and review state reports.<br />
[Finance for <strong>Council</strong>s and Districts,<br />
Part 2, is <strong>of</strong>fered on Saturday at<br />
11 a.m.]<br />
Improving School Breakfast Programs:<br />
A Winning Strategy for All!<br />
Track C D E<br />
Successful School Breakfast Programs<br />
lead to learning, nutritional, health,<br />
behavioral and financial benefits. Yet,<br />
most California students don’t eat<br />
school breakfasts. Learn about the<br />
statewide BreakfastFirst Campaign,<br />
California State <strong>PTA</strong>’s role as<br />
co-sponsor, and how parents can help<br />
ensure every student starts the school<br />
day well-nourished and ready to learn!<br />
F60 Conflict in Your <strong>PTA</strong>?<br />
F61<br />
F62<br />
Track<br />
A<br />
Through information sharing and<br />
interactive exercises, you will learn<br />
basic skills to handle different<br />
conflicts in your <strong>PTA</strong>.<br />
<strong>PTA</strong> Presidents’ Boot Camp –<br />
We Want You! Part 2 (<strong>of</strong>fered twice)<br />
Track<br />
A<br />
New <strong>PTA</strong> presidents: Get armed and<br />
ready to lead your <strong>PTA</strong> toward the<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> your mission. Resource<br />
materials, structure and support are<br />
available to help you meet the responsibilities<br />
<strong>of</strong> your new role as a leader.<br />
Learn how to protect and serve every<br />
child with one voice. [Prerequisite:<br />
<strong>PTA</strong> President’s Boot Camp – We<br />
Want You! Part 1, on Friday at 8 a.m.]<br />
Hot Topics: Get the Latest<br />
From Sacramento and D.C.<br />
Track A B C<br />
What’s happening in the state Capitol<br />
and Washington D.C.? How will<br />
pending legislation affect children,<br />
families and education in California?<br />
Learn about key issues in education<br />
and children’s issues directly from the<br />
experts – legislators, policymakers<br />
and political insiders. This is a popular<br />
workshop, so reserve your seat early!<br />
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<strong>2011</strong> California State <strong>PTA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> — Registration Book