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Delaware PTA has partnered with the Orlando Employee’s Discount Program to offer exclusive discounts on Orlando events, theme parks, accommodations and other attractions just for Delaware PTA members. Once you have activated your card, don’t forget, check out this exclusive benefit!!!  

Delaware PTA is excited to partner with the Beau Biden Foundation to offer the Light’s Stewards of Children program to our members. This essential training is designed to educate adults on how to prevent, recognize and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. The session will also focus on mandatory reporting laws in Delaware. This session is open to all PTA members. Attending educators will receive a certificate for completion of Evidence-Informed Training. Please join us on Tuesday, November 28th from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Stanton Middle School. All training materials will be provided for attendees. Please RSVP no later than

From our Friends at National PTA: Election Day is an important opportunity for citizens to make their voice heard. As a public education advocate, it is important for you to stay in-the-know on the issues that impact you, your child and your community. Dos: Inform candidates running for office about issues important to you. Check out the Delaware PTA Election Guidelines on hosting candidate forums. These guidelines apply to all elections at all levels – whether it is the local school board elections or state elections. Be an issue advocate. Share information with members about the importance of good public

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Oct. 30, 2017)—National PTA announced today that $55,000 in funding will be awarded to PTAs across the country to promote family engagement in education during Take Your Family to School Week, Feb. 11-17, 2018. Through an application process, 55 local PTAs will be selected to receive grants of $1,000 each. “Family engagement in education is proven to positively impact student, school and community outcomes,” said Jim Accomando, president of National PTA. “National PTA is excited to equip PTAs with resources to get more families involved in their child’s education, particularly as part of Take Your Family to School

We want to make sure that all of our local units are aware of upcoming rate changes with AIM insurance. You will receive additional communications from AIM within the next several weeks. Here is the updated insurance application Delaware PTA Application 2018 AIM Insurance Application Below is a list of coverages currently available to local units: (We have noted any limits or lines of coverage experiencing an increase in cost and will take effect 1/1/2018.) General Liability $1,000,000 limit Option -Cost increase from $75 annually to $85 Medical Payments increased limits No change Media Liability No change Fidelity Bond $10,000 Limit

        We are excited to announce that DPTA will be awarding grants to local units that are in good standing (up to $250 per unit).  The total amount that will be granted for the 2017-18 school year is $2,500. Why??  DPTA wants to support units that are promoting PTA programs.  These programs are: Student and School Success (Family Engagement) (e.g., school events for families, advocacy) Health and Safety (e.g., after-prom, walk-a-thons) Arts in Education (e.g., Reflections, after school art program) Not sure what these programs are?  Information is at the top of the application.  Or log onto

The Delaware PTA Finance Guide contains information, templates and resources on every aspect of 501(c)(3) financial guidelines and best practices. The guide covers everything from field trips, taxes, banking, insurance and to fundraising and lobbying. We recommend that you keep this guide handy.