Advocacy Conference: Empowering Parents and Communities

This episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast discusses the upcoming Advocacy Conference, scheduled for September 27, 2024. The conference aims to empower parents and community members to advocate for children's education and well-being.

Key Points:

• Who should attend: The conference is open to all PTA members and community members interested in education advocacy. Local PTA presidents are particularly encouraged to attend.
• Theme: "Uniting Voices, Empowering Change: We're All in This Together" reflects the collaborative spirit of PTA and the importance of advocacy.
• Agenda: The conference will include:
  • Keynote speaker
  • Breakout sessions on various advocacy topics, including:
    • Building trust with teachers, administrators, and legislators
    • Advocating for individual students
    • PTA resolutions and their impact
    • Trauma-informed schools
    • Resources for Title I, refugee, and English Language Learner families
• Registration: Registration is now open on the Utah PTA website. Early bird registration is available for PTA members at a discounted rate.
• Location: The conference will be held at Midvale Middle School.
• Importance of attending: The conference provides valuable training and networking opportunities for parents and community members who want to make a difference in their schools and communities.

Additional points discussed:

• The importance of PTA membership and its benefits
• The role of PTA in advocating for children's education at the local, state, and national levels
• The challenges faced by Title I schools and refugee families
• The need for collaboration between schools, families, and communities to support all children

This episode highlights the crucial role of PTA in advocating for children's education and encourages listeners to attend the upcoming Advocacy Conference to learn more and get involved.