CA PTA 2011 Convention Handbook - Torrance Council of PTAs

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F17 Membership - You Get the Idea! F18 Track Friday, April 29 F52 Child Trafficking – What You Don’t Know Track A Collect 90 minutes of ideas – themes, incentives, promotions and more – to launch your membership campaign and ensure a successful year. Learn strategies for inviting, involving and retaining members to build a welcoming PTA. Create an inclusive spirit that unites parents, teachers and students around your PTA. $$$ Show Me the Money: Applying for PTA Scholarships and Grants Track A Need a PTA money tree? This interactive workshop will give you tips, timelines and helpful hints on writing a successful California State PTA grant or scholarship application. F19 I’m Here, Too! F50 Track Come and listen to a panel discussion on the impact of being the sibling of a child with special needs. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Case Studies in Leadership: PTA’s School Smarts Parent Academy Track With support from the Hewlett Foundation, the California State PTA is piloting a dynamic parent engagement and training program in 14 schools across the state. Discover effective strategies to increase engagement, build leadership capacity, and provide input as PTA develops a model for all units. Interpreted in Spanish F51 Parliamentary Procedure ABCs Track A Meet with Dr. Mark Schilansky, a nationally registered parliamentarian, for an introduction to basic PTA parliamentary procedures. These demonstrated procedures will enable PTA leaders to conduct meetings efficiently. Learn the surprising truth about who is at risk, and what you can do to protect your child. C C C F53 Oh No! My Kid Has a License! F54 Track Meet experts who will provide practical advice to parents of new teen drivers to help them become competent, skillful drivers. Parent involvement is the key to teen driver safety. Are you ready? Come and learn what parents need to know about driving rules, responsibilities and penalties. Knowledge = Parent Calming! Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: The Hope of the Future Track C D S Jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields are growing rapidly, yet current STEM education is failing to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need. Learn what changes are needed in STEM education, how to advocate for it, and what has been successful in K-12 schools. C F55 Surfing School Finance F56 F57 Track A B C D S Take a ride along the waves of school finance. Learn how money motivates your school district and impacts your child’s education. Keeping Student Options Open to Success Track Here’s one way for students to become successful. Linked Learning transforms a student’s high school experience by integrating academics and college preparatory studies with technical education and real-world experiences. There are 15 broad industry sectors, and students follow industry-themed pathways in fields such as engineering, biomedicine, health, arts and media, business and green energy. C More “Great Treasurer” Gems and Jewels Track B A supplement to Be a Great Treasurer. This workshop will explore in detail fundraising, inventory control, employees vs.independent contractors, workers’ compensation and more. F58 F59 Finance for Councils and Districts – Part 1 Track B Learn how to support unit financial officers; collect and review unit financial documents; remit per capita and insurance; and review state reports. [Finance for Councils and Districts, Part 2, is offered on Saturday at 11 a.m.] Improving School Breakfast Programs: A Winning Strategy for All! Track C D E Successful School Breakfast Programs lead to learning, nutritional, health, behavioral and financial benefits. Yet, most California students don’t eat school breakfasts. Learn about the statewide BreakfastFirst Campaign, California State PTA’s role as co-sponsor, and how parents can help ensure every student starts the school day well-nourished and ready to learn! F60 Conflict in Your PTA? F61 F62 Track A Through information sharing and interactive exercises, you will learn basic skills to handle different conflicts in your PTA. PTA Presidents’ Boot Camp – We Want You! Part 2 (offered twice) Track A New PTA presidents: Get armed and ready to lead your PTA toward the completion of your mission. Resource materials, structure and support are available to help you meet the responsibilities of your new role as a leader. Learn how to protect and serve every child with one voice. [Prerequisite: PTA President’s Boot Camp – We Want You! Part 1, on Friday at 8 a.m.] Hot Topics: Get the Latest From Sacramento and D.C. Track A B C What’s happening in the state Capitol and Washington D.C.? How will pending legislation affect children, families and education in California? Learn about key issues in education and children’s issues directly from the experts – legislators, policymakers and political insiders. This is a popular workshop, so reserve your seat early! 14 2011 California State PTA Convention — Registration Book
F63 Inspiring Volunteers and Cultivating Parent Involvement Track A B C E Volunteering is one of the most important things you can do for children. Come and learn effective and innovative strategies for volunteering from representatives of the Riverside County Office of Education, and the Twenty-Third District PTA Parent Involvement Team. You will learn how to use the Parent Empowering Parents manual, and other PTA resources to reach out and make a difference in your school community. Interpreted in Spanish F64 Tell Us What You Really Think! F65 Track A B No powerpoint, no lecture; just a faceto-face with the California State PTA leadership. Tell us what your members want and need from your statewide association. Please help us understand how to grow and sustain our association by honoring your unit’s interests. PTA Spotlight Award: Unit Award-Winning Program Ideas Track A B Learn from past PTA Spotlight-Unit Award recipients about successful programs. Be inspired, empowered and motivated to plan and achieve your best program ever! F66 Reflections (offered twice) Track A Learn about National PTA’s Reflections Art Program. Participants will explore ways to promote, implement and showcase Reflections at the unit PTA level. F67 After the Crash F68 Track This workshop will feature a neuropsychologist, who will discuss the implications of outside activities and the impact of injury to the brain. C Increase Student Involvement in PTA/PTSA Track A B C S Learn how to effectively involve students, while they successfully balance everything in their hectic lives. Involving students in PTA/PTSA is an excellent way to encourage their support and participation as stakeholders. This workshop is primarily for high school PTAs/PTSAs, but all are invited. Saturday, April 30 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. S01 S05 Arts Education: Making a Difference in Students’ Lives Track An expert panel will share examples and evidence that integrated arts education results in greater student engagement and achievement. Learn about the latest arts education research and ways in which individual students’ lives have changed for the better through access to arts education. S02 More Parliamentary Procedure Track B Meet with Dr. Mark Schilansky, a nationally registered parliamentarian, for a more in-depth look at parliamentary procedures. This workshop is for those already familiar with parliamentary procedure. Practice presiding and learn how to use parliamentary tools and special rules to make your meetings fair, productive and enjoyable. Basic procedures will not be covered in this session. C S03 Creating a PTA Website Track A B Learn the basics of how to create a website for your PTA using available online tools. Step through creation of a simple, easily maintained website. Keep it dynamic using helpful tips. Make it unique while promoting your PTA identity. Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of computers. S04 Poised — Confident — Effective Track A Public speaking can make the best of us feel nervous. Explore strategies and techniques to prepare and deliver your message with confidence. Promising Practices for English Language Learners Track C D E This workshop will present data and strategies from school districts on successful elementary programs for English language learners. The presenters will describe their programs, the research behind the program designs and their results. New research and recommendations for serving secondary English learners will also be shared. Interpreted in Spanish S06 Be a Great Treasurer – Part 1 S07 S08 S09 Track A An in-depth discussion of financial procedures for all financial officers. Attendees will be guided step by step through an entire financial year. Topics include banking, budgets, money handling and financial reports. [Be a Great Treasurer – Part 2, is offered on Saturday at 2 p.m.]. Supplement with More “Great Treasurer” Gems and Jewels! Finance for Councils and Districts – Part 2 Track B Continue learning how to support unit financial officers, and deal with taxes and abatement letters. Gain skills to prepare and present trainings, identify red flags, compile information for taxes, write abatement letters and resolve problems. [Finance for Councils and Districts – Part 1, is offered on Friday at 10 a.m.] Advocating for Quality Physical Activity and Physical Education Track C D Want stronger, smarter, healthier kids? Developing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan gives parents, teachers and community members a reason to work together to make it happen. Get the facts, tools and resources you need at this hands-on session for parent leaders. Welcoming Schools: How To Change a Fortress School Into a Partnership School Track C D A welcoming school climate sets the tone for everything else, including improved student achievement. Learn about and discuss research-based strategies for making your school truly family-friendly. You will leave with a plan your PTA can put into action! 2011 California State PTA Convention — Registration Book 15
Page 2 and 3: CONVENTION AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY, A
Page 4 and 5: MISSION STATEMENT The mission of th
Page 6 and 7: STUDENT ACTIVITIES The California S
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Page 10 and 11: REGISTRATION FORM California State
Page 12 and 13: WORKSHOPS BY INTEREST Session 1 = T
Page 14 and 15: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Use the follo
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