1.      LATEST UPDATES & WI PTA INFORMATION Side Section:  this page features the latest updates to our website, event & deadline reminders, points of information and special items.  It is one of the pages to constantly check!

A.  Board of Directors page:  a listing of the Wisconsin PTA board, individual contact information and region map.

B.  Calendar of Events section:  Wisconsin PTA's calendar.  Check it out for planning leadership, convention and events in your PTA.

1.  Annual PTA & Other Events page:  dedicated to additional events around the state that are of interest to our members along with National PTA happenings and things like 'Teacher Appreciation Week'.

C.  Contact Us page:  phone number, address, e-mail and fax information of the Wisconsin PTA.

D.  Local Unit Website page:  a listing of the local PTA units' websites that have forwarded us a link.  Check out what is going on across the state!

E.  Newsletters & Articles section:  a message from the Wisconsin PTA President.

1.  Beyond the Brownies page:  article on why PTA is more than bake sales.

2.  Monthly Newsletter page:  Wisconsin PTA's monthly newsletter archive.

3.   Other Articles page:  a PTA Code of Ethics, Why be a Member, Safe Schools checklist, Railroad Safety, Making Time for Parent Involvement and What Volunteering can do for You.

4.  Wisconsin PTA's in the News page:  articles in print passed on to us about local units.

F.  Parent-Child & Liaison Links page:  links to Wisconsin PTA's liaisons and other Educational Associations and Publications.

G.  Past PTA Event Photos page:  the Wisconsin PTA photo albums of events and happenings.

H.  Shop PTA page:  get PTA items, pins, and both PTA and Wisconsin PTA clothing!

2.  WHY PTA Side Section:  We feel that PTA is special and we want you to know the reasons why.  This area lists some of the benefits of affiliation.

A.  A PTA Code of Ethics page:  great advice for volunteers

B.  Become a Member page:  find out the benefits of becoming a PTA member or sign up to become one.

C.  Founders Day page:  what it is and why we celebrate it

D.  PTA in History page:  the history of PTA and what we have accomplished

E.  PTA Vision, Mission & Objects page:  the mission and objects of the National PTA

F.  PTA vs. PTO page:  chart and article explaining the differences between the two.

3.  MEMBERS ONLY SECTION INFORMATION/LOGIN Side Section:  Login to this special section here and view some of the information it contains.  The full description of this section is located in the 'Members Only' area further down in this listing.

4.  COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS Side Section:  this page is a listing of all the Wisconsin PTA's current terms committees, commissions and special projects.

A.  Awards & Scholarship section:  information on why awards are an important part of your PTA.

1.  Achievement Awards page: a downloadable booklet of the following awards available through WI PTA:  Local Unit Outstanding Program of the Year Award-Traditional, Local unit Outstanding Program of the Year Award-Non Traditional, Council Program of the Year Award, Local Unit Elementary Newsletter Award, Local Unit Secondary Newsletter Award, Council Newsletter Award and the Council of the Year Award.

2.  Specific Award Listing pages:  on these individual pages you can find an explanation of the award, requirements and applications.  Please check the side links for each page.

·        Brookmire-Hastings Scholarship

·        Honorary Life

·        Joan Dykstra Friend of Children Award

·        Joan Dykstra Alumni Scholarship

·        Katzer-Smith Award

·        Kim Schwantes Award

·        Oak Leaf Award

·        Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award

·        Schools of Excellence Award

·        Teacher of the Year Award

·        Unit Achievement Award

3.  Winners page:  a listing of our award winners.

B.  Bylaws page:  Wisconsin PTA Bylaws, terminology used in bylaws & Robert's Rules of order links.

C.  Convention section:  why attend convention, future convention dates & convention information

1.  Convention Overview page:  the schedule of events (available at convention time).

2.  Workshops page:  listing/description of convention workshops (available at convention time).

3.  Exhibitor/Business Information page:  information on opportunities for vendors/exhibitors, program advertising, rates and specifics.

4.  Local Unit Convention Book Ads page:  information on local unit ad placement in our convention book.

5.  Volunteer Information page:  areas where help is needed for convention and a fill in form to volunteer.

6.  Walk For Healthy Kids page:  information on our annual Walk (available during convention time.

7.  Wall of Fame page:  honor a teacher on the Brookmire-Hastings 'Wall of Fame' during our convention, information and rates listed.

D.  Education section:  learn about school vouchers, sage, charter schools, WI academic standards, understanding standards & assessments, WKCE, Title 1, link directly to WI DPI and more.

1.  Achievement Gap page:  learn about the achievement gap and view information on you can help combat this issue.

2.  College Preparation page:  the ins and outs of college prep.

3.  Help Your Child to Learn page:  tips on helping your child learn and links to homework help, report card guide & learning your child's learning style.

4.  100 Ways to Participate in Education page:  listing of 100 different ways to participate educationally.

E.  Endowment page:  learn about the Endowment Fund, what it's used for.  A donation area is available also.

F.  Extension page:  information on starting a PTA in your school, the difference between PTA & PTO and committee information.

G. Gifted & Talented page:  new committee, details coming soon.

H. Health & Welfare section:  over 60 links to articles on Health & Wellness and Childhood Safety.  Looking for a topic?  You will find it here.

1.  Child Obesity Prevention page:  over 40 links to healthy eating, programs, exercise and much more.

2.  Healthy Schools Builder page:  helps schools create customized action plans for reaching health & wellness goals.

3.  School Wellness Policies page:  what they are, who should be involved, the law & WI DPI policies.

4.  Substance Abuse Education page:  over 20 links to websites about substance abuse & mental health.

5.  Wellness Programs to Use page:  Healthy eating programs and presentations for your family or PTA to use:  'Healthy Children-Healthy Schools' & 3210 Family Program.

I.  Leadership page:  see if you are a leader, learn effective management and view information about our leadership conferences.

J.  Membership Inclusion section:  learn about the benefits of becoming a PTA member.

1.  Diversity Outreach page:  learn about diversity with suggestions to overcome it.

K. Middle & High School Outreach page:  information on teen trends & transitioning. 

L. Public Relations section:  how to become a sponsor or partner of the WI PTA, view opportunities.

1.  PR for your PTA page:  why you need PR in your PTA.  View the tool kit, work with media, press releases and resources.

M. Reflections Arts Program section:  view the Reflections theme, learn about the program and download entry forms & rules (when released). 

1.  Arts in Education page:  article on how the arts create success in school, work & life.

2.  Chair Registration Info page:  a fill in form for yearly chairs to register to keep current on annual information.

3.  Reflections Grant Program page:  what the grant program is and downloadable applications.

4.  Reflection Winners page:  a listing of winners from Wisconsin at the National level and all our state winners.

N. Safe Schools section:  resources and programs for safe schools and violence prevention.

1.  Bullying page:  links to various bullying prevention sites.

O. Technology section:  tips on using technology to enhance your PTA.

1.  Build a Website page:  what to do with a website, how to build one 101, web technology terms and links to various site builders.

2.   Internet Safety page:  defining the problems, steps of action and links.

3.  Video Games page:  tips to parents on video games & their children, game reviews and information on the ratings.

5.  LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION Side Section:  This page contains why we lobby, National & WI PTA Resolutions, our Basic Policy and Legislative Program Guidelines, and valuable links to keep you legislatively up to date.  The entire section will let you know all you need to about advocacy and what is happening educationally in government.  Check out the tips, direct links & other valuable information that makes PTA different from other parent groups.  Information about our legislative conference can also be found here.

A.  Current Activity/Info section:  WI PTA current legislative priorities, stands and ongoing activity we are participating in.

1.  Action Alerts page:  items that need your voice right away.      

2.  Federal Education Committee page:  a listing of the current committee, a link to their homepage, current bills & committee hearings.

 3.  Wisconsin Education Committee page:  a listing of the current committee and a direct link to all WI State Legislators.           

 B.  Understanding Advocacy and the Legislative Process section:  how a bill becomes a law with links for understanding the government.

1.  Advocacy 101 page:  why we advocate, advocating to your school board, the role of educators in education, why the state budget matters, grass roots advocacy manual and talking points on PTA issues.

2.  Contacting Your Legislators page:  links to all Wisconsin & Federal legislators and contacting tips.

3.  How to be Effective page:  how to get to know your legislators and build and effective relationship with them.

4.  Legislative Definitions, Acronyms & More page:  play the school funding game, view the legislative glossaries, learn the education acronyms and more.

C.  No Child Left Behind Page:  learn what NCLB is, National PTA's position on it, talking points and see direct links to the official NCLB site & WI DPI information.

6.  PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT & THE STANDARDS Side Section:  this page contains the six standards of parent involvement. 

A.  The Why's page:  why parents should be involved in their children's education, what the law says on parent involvement & supportive links.

B.  The How's page:  tips on how to get involved for your child, how to make time for it, working parent tips and much more

C.  Standard Resources page:  the same standards in the standards page broken down with lots of information supporting each one and resources.                           

7.  FILL IN FORMS, REGISTRATIONS & EVALUATIONS Side Section:  submit your officer's list, register for events and give us feedback.

A.  Event Registration section:  events to register for will appear in this area as they occur.

B.  Fill In Forms section: view calls for resolutions, bylaw changes, newsletter subscriptions, state board member requests & submit new officer lists.

C.  Evaluations section:  give us your feedback on the events we hold.  Events appear as they occur. 

8.  OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS Side Section:  why it is important to have sponsors and partners.  View this section for the benefits & learn how to become our partner.  Each sponsor/partner has their own web page with us.......BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT!!

9.  LET US KNOW  & E-NEWS SIGN UP Side Section:  this area is for you to share information, ask questions, share ideas, comments or concerns.  You can also sign up for our E-News and remove yourself from the list if you wish.

10.  WEBSITE OVERVIEW Side Section:  listing of what is on our web site and where to find it.

11. MEMBERS ONLY Section:  this section contains information for members only, you can login two ways-at the 'Members Only Info/Login' side section or at the bottom lower right hand corner of each page.  A user name & password is required to enter.  This information is found on the back of your national PTA membership card.

A.  Bylaws page:  view bylaws terminology, WI PTA bylaws, steps to updating your unit's bylaws, bylaw amendment proposal forms and downloadable 'fill in the blank' council & local unit bylaw forms.

B.  Newsletter page:  tips on making effective newsletters  

      for your PTA, logos, graphics and misc. things to add to 

      them. 

C.  E-Learning Tools page:  what it is, classes offered and 

      a link to get to them.

D.  Election page:  procedures

E.  Fundraising/Grants section:  why your PTA needs 

      funds, a practical guide to fundraising and how to select 

      & pick a fundraiser.

1.  Grant Information page:  listing of some available grants and tips on writing one.

2.  Free Money page:  links to programs that will earn your PTA/school 'free' money.

3.  Fundraising Ideas page:  many ideas on different ways you can fund-raise.

F.  Good Standing page:  explanation of what makes a PTA unit in good standing.  A unit has to be in good standing to participate in certain programs.

G.  Leadership: New/Current Officer Info section:  view the WI PTA leaders guide, download a chart of motions, how to create an agenda, effective management, blank motion slips, pointers for PTA officers, what to say at a meeting, the 3 D's to delegation and more.

1.  LEADer's Program page:  what the program is and how to participate in it.  Download the participation card and overviews.

2.  PTA Insurance page:  why PTA's need coverage and the types that are available.

3.  Transition-Year to Year page:  hints on what needs to be done from one board to the next.

H.   Legislative page:  information on being a legislative chair and how to hold a candidates forum.

I.  Membership page:  view our membership handbook, membership recruiting ideas and campaigns.  

J.  Misc. Info page:  dates to remember, council handbook, national PTA quick reference guides, procedure books, region map, resource kits to check out from the state office, spanish resources, working with your principal, unit assessment booklet, 121 tricks for your PTA and more.

K.  Nominating Committee Info page:  what it is and the guidelines to follow.

1.  Wisconsin Board Nomination Info page:  what positions are elected, applications and requirements.

L.  OMDR page:  how to register for OMDR, instructions for entering members, templates, membership forms, card templates and more information.

M.  Programs page:  get program ideas and information for your unit.

                        1.  Local Unit Spotlight page:  once a
                       month, highlight a program a local unit is 
                       particularly proud of.

                        2.  Spotlight Archives page:  a listing of all
                        past spotlights.

N.  Reflections page:  chairperson information, Reflections handbook, clip art and forms.

O.  Reproducible Materials page:  a listing by category of information your PTA can distribute.

 P. Resolutions section:  what is a resolution, why submit one, the parts of a resolution, how to write one, call for resolutions, call for retirement, WI PTA basic policy guide and a listing of all WI PTA passed resolutions.

1.  Emergency Resolutions page:  what they are and the format to make one.

Q.  Treasurer's section:  treasurer handbook, templates, blank vouchers, statement of audits, contract & agreement list, records to retain, theft, use of PTA funds and more.

1.  Keeping Uncle Sam Away From Your PTA page:  everything you need to know about your PTA's financial requirements.

2.  Audits page:  deadline and requirements of your yearly audit.

3.  Budgets page:  learn about budgets, who is responsible for them, how to make one and templates.

4.  Federal Reporting Requirements page:  everything you need to know about IRS requirements for your PTA.  Including regulations, procedures and downloads.

5.  State Reporting Regulations page:  the state regulations, procedures, federal regulations and downloadable forms.

6.  Templates page:  all the forms you need for your PTA.   

R.  Volunteers section:  improving volunteering, how to approach, how to motivate, schools guide to using volunteers, quotes on volunteering and more.

1.  Recruiting Volunteers page:  tools to use, the four golden rules, 14 ways to keep them around and more.

2.  Volunteer Appreciation page:  tips and suggestions on thanking your volunteers.