Required Training

Leader Orientation Training (LOT)  

Leader Orientation Training (LOT) is required of all PTA officers and encouraged for all chairmen. It is recommended that officers retake the training every five years as information does change. According to your bylaws, officers must take LOT by October 15th. The cost is $6.00, made payable to NISD COUNCIL OF PTAs. Training classes are held in the Spring and Fall. RSVP is required. 

RSVP to Michelle Levell at michelle.levell@nisdpta.org.

Principals: You are a part of your Local PTA Board!  You are welcome to attend our Leader Orientation Training too! 

August 13th, 2010 9am - 11:30am at Northside Activity Center

Leader Orientation Training - Room E

Texas PTA Training

Summer Leadership Seminar

Austin Convention Center - July 23-25, 2010

Advanced Registration Deadline - Friday, June 25

Click here for more information!

Texas PTA Training Teams

Texas PTA Training Teamsare made up of volunteersfrom across the state who are trained and knowledeable on the most current practices of Texas PTA. They are available to provide additional support to the Area/Council/Local PTAs with their training needs. The volunteers who donate their time on the Texas PTA Training Teams are dedicated to ensuring that Texas PTA continues to be the strongest child advocacy organization in Texas by encouraging the next generation of leaders through training and mentoring.

For more information or to make a request for a trainer, go to www.txpta.org and slect Training from the Members area.

National PTA E-Learning

At a time when PTA budgets are tight and schedules are even tighter, e-learning is a solution for members looking to expand their skills cost-effectively and without the need to travel. This e-learning initiative is a step toward achieving PTA’s goal of making all members informed advocates by 2020.

Choose from the following courses, and look for new courses to be added throughout the year. Each course takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete and can be revisited repeatedly for more practice.

PTA Basics. Discover the history and structure of PTA, as well as the programs and issues that the national network of PTA members undertakes across the country to strengthen parent involvement in every school. (Course designed for emerging local leaders.)

Grant Writing. Does your PTA need more non-dues revenue to use in the school or community? Get familiar with the grant-writing process by taking a free introductory course on the basics of grant application.

Conflict Management. Learn the basic principles and techniques of conflict management by immersing yourself in a simulated real-life situation, guided by immediate feedback and expert advice.

Planning and Goal Setting. Developed around a five-step process from Franklin Covey, this course contains printable tools and exercises for use in setting and reaching your goals.

Parliamentary Procedure. We have all attended a meeting where there were no objectives, people interrupted each other, conversation was dominated by arguing, and decisions weren’t made fairly or in a timely manner (or at all!). Learn how rules of conduct positively effect the decisions a PTA makes while ensuring fair and orderly unit operations.

Running a Successful PTA Program. Outlines the steps for taking a program idea from concept to reality to meet the needs in your school. (Course designed for both emerging and current local PTA leaders.)

Effective Advocacy for Your Child. Organize around local issues and address them to benefit the needs of children and your community. (Course designed for emerging local leaders.)

Log-In to take the E-Learning Courses

Note: Your username and password are on the back of your membership card.