Do local PTAs make their own decisions?
Each local units selects the programs and activities that it will undertake to address the needs of its local school and children. While PTA’s national office creates many successful programs for local units to use, there are no PTA-mandated programs. State and National PTA provide support to help the local PTAs succeed. For example, when working on local issues such as changing an intersection to make it safer, upgrading school water taps to remove the threat of lead contamination, enhancing reading standards, or other school or district concerns, National PTA is a welcome resource. In most cases, we have probably seen the same challenges elsewhere in the country. We therefore can advise local PTAs on the best practices observed, issues surrounding the problem, and the outcome, as well as provide them contact information for additional details.
