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Delaware PTA values our members who actively support the mission of the association. We will be recognizing local PTA units and individuals and their contributions to PTA through a variety of awards which will be presented at our Annual State Convention. The deadline to apply is April 9th, 2018.   We are looking forward to celebrating the many successes of our local PTA units and volunteers!             Complete List of Awards & Applications

We are excited to announce that once again, our friends at the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA) will be the official sponsor of the Delaware PTA Annual Convention luncheon. DSEA, Delaware’s teacher’s union, represents more than 12,000 teachers, specialists and educations support professionals throughout Delaware, many of whom are also members of Delaware PTA. Make sure to stop by and check out the DSEA table while you are at the convention. You can also visit their website at www.dsea.org

Delaware PTA Position Statements are official documents outlining the opinion, will, or intent of the association to address national, state and/or local problems, situations, or concerns that affect children and youth and require action to seek resolution on the issue. Delaware PTA has adopted several position statements on a wide variety of national/state education, health, and safety issues. In addition, to our state level position statements on a variety of issues, our advocacy includes those position statements also adopted by National PTA. Based on existing National PTA position statements, we have developed Delaware PTA Position on Regulation 225 We have also

Delaware PTA wants to celebrate the wonderful things your PTA is doing! Local PTA units bring amazing, innovative programs and services to children and families every day. This year every PTA unit will have the opportunity to share their successes by applying for the following awards.  The award descriptions are below. Applications are open to all PTA/PTSAs who are in Good Standing with Delaware PTA.   Eligible programs/activities must take place during the 2017 calendar year. Awards will be presented at the: 2018 Annual Delaware PTA State Convention St. Georges Highschool 555 Hyett’s Corner Middletown, DE April 28th, 2018 Registration 8:00

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