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Maryland PTA

» MDPTA Convention President's Workshop Materials.
» President's Workshop.
» GPS for PTA - Direction or Detour.
» Procedure Book.

» Maryland PTA has been asked by the Maryland State Department of Education to participate in discussions regarding Long Term Suspensions and Expulsions. Click here to participate in Survey .

» Maryland PTA Legislative Platform 2009. “To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth” . Click here to read more.

» BY-LAWS Template. You can now go to the MD PTA Membership webpage and download the draft bylaws template. Scroll down to the bottom where it says Members Only. Key in your user name and password which can be found on the back of your membership card. You can then use this template to draft your bylaws. Your final bylaws submission to Maryland PTA must be completed on the booklet that was sent to all PTA Presidents in the summer white box mailing. If you do not have this booklet, you can request one from the Maryland PTA office. There are also some available at the MCCPTA office as well.

» Maryland PTA Calendar of Events

» Maryland PTA website

National PTA

» 2010 National PTA Federal Public Policy Agenda

» PTA National Magazine

» The PTA Parent, a biweekly newsletter

» National PTA Calendar of Events

» National PTA website

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Voice for Montgomery County Children

The Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations serves 189 local PT(S)As and their over 50,000 - parents, teachers and people in our community who, through advocacy, support the mission of PTA.

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»Nominating Committee
» MCCPTA Call for Candidates

» Nominate your favorite children's advocate for a 2011/12 Maryland or National PTA Life Membership Award, due no later than Tuesday, April 10. This award will be presented at the MCCPTA President and Principals Dinner on May 17.
» Form

» Nominate a program formed by a PTA, local school, business or community group for the annual Partner for Education Award for 2011/12, due no later than Tuesday, April 10. This award will be presented at the MCCPTA President and Principals Dinner on May 17.
» Form

» Reflections
» Updated Reflections Information

» Painless Fundraising = Free Money.
» What is Painless Fundraising

»Advocacy/Grassroots.
» Tips for Effective Testimony
» 5 Rules of Effective Advocacy

» Quick Tips about PTA Nominating Committees from Maryland PTA.

» MCCPTA Needs You!!! MCCPTA has over 25 committees, which cover issues and support local PTAs. Many of these committees need additional members—any PTA member can join one of the committees.
» Committees List with links to webpages
» Informational Flyer on MCCPTA Committees

» Disbursement Form for MCCPTA related expenses. » Click here

» PTA and Elections
» What PTAs can do around elections

» Principals Handbook -MCPS Principals Handbook

» A Practical Guide to Accelerating Student Achievement Across Cultures, Strategies for Administrators, Teachers, Students, and Parents. » Guide from MSDE

» Advocacy:

Be aware of new IRS Guidelines for 501(c)(3) organizations on campaign activities.

• Archived MCCPTA News

Maryland PTA • National PTA • MCP

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MCCPTA Annual Presidents and Principals Dinner
Mark Your Calendars!
Thursday, May 17, 6:00pm
Bethesda North Marriott
» Sponsorship Form

Please plan to attend:
» MCCPTA Operating Budget Forum
Wednesday, February 15th, 7:30pm
Richard Montgomery High School

MCCPTA's 2011-2012 Legislative Platform
» Read Platform:

MCCPTA Adopts Clear Positions on Priorities to Support Youth and Education in Montgomery County
» Delegates of the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) adopted six resolutions on Tuesday, October 25, in support of youth and education in Montgomery County. Read Press Release :

Board of Education Meetings with the Clusters
» BOE Letter on 2011-2012 Meetings with Clusters

Dr. Joshua Starr Appointed as Next Superintendent of Schools
» The Montgomery County Board of Education conditionally selected Dr. Joshua P. Starr as the next Superintendent of Schools for MCPS. Dr. Starr is currently the superintendent of Stamford (Conn.) Public Schools and previously served at an executive level for New York City Public Schools, the nation’s largest district. Pending final approvals, Dr. Starr will begin his tenure on July 1.
For more information consult the MCPS page

Changing Demographics
» View the MCPS Powerpoint presentation on current and anticipated enrollment as well as the changing demographics in Montgomery County.

• Archived News

Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 2nd

•7:30-9:30 PM: MCCPTA BOD Meeting

MCCPTA Calendar

FY2013 Operating Budget Updates

» FY13 Budget Memo
» FY13 State Aid Memo

» MCCPTA Operating Budget Testimony

» Information on the Maintenance of Effort state law, its impact, and the advocacy issues of the education community

MCCPTA Update on Superintendent's Proposed FY 2013 Operating Budget

» The Superintendent's $2.13 billion proposed operating budget seeks funding at the same per pupil level as last year. Taking into account increased enrollment, the request represents a 2% ($41 million) increase over last year's budget, and is the lowest requested increase in more than a decade. Read complete update on proposal, budget process and state and county funding issues. Read More.

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