CA PTA 2011 Convention Handbook - Torrance Council of PTAs

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S10 Goal Setting: Your GPS for Success S15 Start a Revolution – Write a Resolution! Saturday, April 30 2 - 3:30 p.m. Track A B Is goal setting on your radar yet? Explore how to develop goals, priorities and action plans to work smarter and maximize your effectiveness as a PTA. Share strategies with hands-on activities to design your road map for a dynamic PTA year in this interactive workshop. S11 Dealing With Leadership Dilemmas Track A Got problems? Jump into our think tank and join our round table! We provide the scenarios, and you network with others to solve some of those common problems out there. Team building, active listening and brainstorming are important skills for PTA leaders. S12 How To Attract Volunteers S13 S14 Track A B E Need we say more? What have you missed? Is this a problem for your PTA? We’ll give you some food for thought on how to establish, build and empower your volunteer network. Interpreted in Spanish PTA Presidents’ Boot Camp – We Want You! Part 1 (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. [Must take PTA President’s Boot Camp – We Want You! Part 2, on Saturday at 2 p.m.] Interpreted in Spanish Using Just Between Friends for Membership Management Track A Understand the free Just Between Friends program that maintains your membership list, prints membership cards and allows you to easily see who has not renewed. Organize your communications with members and others. Hear about the latest improvements and ask questions on how this can help your unit. S16 Track Take a guided tour of the resolutions process, from a child-centered issue, to preparation, to convention adoption, to advocacy … and public policy. Then, experience the passion of successful resolution makers whose efforts on behalf of children and youth have been realized in laws and public policy across California. PTA Spotlight Award: Council Award-Winning Program Ideas Track A B Learn from past PTA Spotlight- Council Award recipients about successful programs. Be inspired, empowered and motivated to plan and achieve your best program ever! S17 Reflections (offered twice) S18 S19 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. D Don’t Put Your Unit in Jeopardy – Write Your Minutes Right! Track A So you think you know all of the answers?! Come and learn all the “write” things to record in your minutes to keep your unit/council/district out of jeopardy. We will discuss what materials you should have on hand and tips on how to keep the minutes straight. Do You Know What You Can Do With IEP? Track Learn what every parent needs to know to navigate the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. C S20 College Survival Guide Track C S Hear from college students about the college experience, including dealing with college red tape, healthcare, student rights, getting the classes you want, roommates, surviving the parties, dealing with homesickness, understanding your changing relationship with your parents, time-management, staying focused on your goals, and more! S50 PTA Meetings Gone Wild! S51 S52 Track A Watch this out-of-control PTA meeting. Then learn how to conduct an effective and efficient meeting. Oh My! Is Your Child a Good Digital Citizen? Track Help your children learn to be smart and savvy digital citizens who avoid risks and practice safe, effective and ethical behaviors. Learn tips, activities and resources for addressing Internet safety and security issues. Learn how to deal with cyberbullying, sexting, and other risky online behaviors and how to encourage ethical behavior online. C News Flash – Printed or Posted, Get Your Message Across Track A B Learn newsletter basics for print, e-mail, e-newsletters, social media and twitter. S53 Including Everyone in the PTA S54 Track A B E Are you interested in building a more diverse and inclusive PTA representative of all the children in your school community? This workshop explores methods you can use to achieve your aims. You will leave with strategies to increase membership and diversity within your association’s leadership. Interpreted in Spanish Educating for Democracy, the Civic Mission of Schools Track CMS is a coalition of concerned California individuals and organizations seeking to enlist support of parents, educators, as well as the business and legal communities, labor unions, veterans, and service groups around the state to promote the importance of effective civic education for the future of our state. This workshop will introduce parents to a campaign that could help their children become more effective citizens, make sure schools are using promising approaches known to improve civic education, and ensure our children are prepared to be effective, participating citizens. C 16 2011 California State PTA Convention — Registration Book
S55 S56 Making Sense: A Parent’s Guide to Middle School Students Track C E A look at the 3 B’s (body, brain and behavior) of young adolescents. Learn why they are all about appearance; why they are so emotional; and why they willingly take risks. Learn how to better communicate with adolescents, and what research says is the best way to help them succeed in school. Never Too Early To Inspire Kids With the Promise of College! Track There’s lots of talk about preparing our children for college, but few practical tools for teachers and families. Come learn about a new resource, Believing the College Dream, that provides detailed lessons and activities for helping students and their families prepare for their future and the role of postsecondary education. S57 Are All Your Duck$$$ in a Row? Track A B Don’t wait until the end of the year to prepare for the audit. Get simple strategies and tips for making audits a piece of cake! Learn how to plan, conduct and report the outcome of your PTA audit. Reassure your members their resources are being managed in a businesslike manner which complies with all regulations. C S58 Be a Great Treasurer – Part 2 S59 Track A A continued 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 1, is offered on Saturday at 11 a.m.] Supplement with More “Great Treasurer” Gems and Jewels! A Breath of Fresh Air: Indoor Air Quality and Asthma in Schools Track C D S This workshop will address actions PTAs can take to reduce asthma triggers and improve air quality at schools, and serve the needs of students with asthma. The workshop will involve group participation and focus on team building and advocacy. S60 The Brave New World of Leadership S61 S62 Track A Relationships are essential. Successful leaders know how to build relationships encouraging board cooperation, action, participation and a stronger school community. Come and learn how you can be this kind of leader! Interpreted in Spanish 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. or Saturday at 11 a.m.] Interpreted in Spanish The Role of Council and District Board Members – Part 2 Track B As a follow-up to Part 1, we’ll review the highlights of the Advanced Leadership Tools. Providing training is your responsibility. It’s easy if you use our pre-packaged Leadership Development Presentations. You’ll leave a trained leader equipped to deal with any number of situations. [The Role of Council and District Board Members – Part 1, is offered on Friday at 8 a.m.] S63 How To Be Heard in Sacramento Track B C D You’ve dipped your toe in advocacy, and are ready to wade in further. Learn the next steps on how to influence your legislators and engage your members on issues. We will provide a practical template for a complete advocacy campaign and share award-winning strategies. S64 Membership Role for Councils and Districts Track B Learn the essential responsibilities of councils and districts in promoting and supporting successful membership campaigns. Learn how to market the value and benefits of PTA. Learn how to set timelines, goals and incentives. Learn strategies, resources and tools for assisting local leaders. Hear about the new award structure! S65 Making Diversity Everyone’s Business Track A B C E Gather ideas for building a diverse PTA while increasing your PTA membership … beyond the usual suspects! Expand your ideas about who can be members of PTA. Learn how PTA is relevant for each stakeholder group. S66 Building Male Leadership in PTA S67 S68 Track C D E Men are needed for PTA. Now is the time to move beyond just being a member and step up into a leadership role. More men are getting involved supporting their children’s education. This workshop will address, recognize, and appreciate differences in leadership styles and how to support men as they begin to get involved in leadership roles. Advanced Reflections for Council and District Coordinators Track B Beyond the basics, this Reflections workshop will provide participants with a better understanding of the process for submitting Reflections entries to the next level. Learn more about the documentation required to submit Reflections on to the district or state level, and get your questions answered about the finer points of the program. Making Millions for Your PTA: Grant Writing Made Easy Track A Tired of selling gift-wrap and cookie dough? In tough budgetary times, one of the best sources of available funding for your PTA programs is through grants. Learn the how-to’s for successful grant writing. 2011 California State PTA Convention — Registration Book 17
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