What is the difference between PTA and PTO?
is a state and national affiliated organization dedicated to advocacy for all children. It has as resources other PTA units, state and national organizations, a voice in state and national legislation, and a network capability with 6.5 million child advocates. PTA’s work is based on the concept that many groups with similar goals working for children are much more effective and benefit more children than just a single organization working for the children on one campus. A portion of PTA dues are dedicated to the National and State PTA. All other monies are used as the local unit desires and decides. PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is a campus level group that deals primarily with issues arising from its school. There is no affiliation with other PTOs, and there are no state or national resources. Decisions and actions made by a PTO generally affect only the children of its affiliated school. PTO dues are determined by the local unit. Since PTOs are independent of any state or nationa
