Workshops

Select from over 70 workshops form basic to more experienced levels of PTA leadership, all designed to provide information, tools and resources to help you lead an efficient, effective PTA for your school community.

On your registration form, you MUST list a first and second choice for each workshop; otherwise, if a workshop is full, we reserve the right to make your workshop selection.  All workshops will require tickets for entry so you MUST register for workshops which you wish to attend.

Download workshop descriptions.

FOCUS ON FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS

Workshops, focusing on parenting and family engagement skills, help parents support and guide their children through some of today’s challenges. Today’s teens are faced with many health and social issues. They have to cope with the challenges of developing bodies and minds, family and school demands, peer and societal pressures, and increasing health concerns.

• 110 -The Impact of Cyber Bullying
• 112 - Girls Incorporated: Life Skills for Girls
• 114 - School Wellness - Parents are the Power
• 207 - GAcollege411 - Helping Students Succeed
• 211 - Engaging Men in PTA
• 213 - Ignorance Is No Defense (Repeated as 415)
• 312 - It Takes A Parent (Repeated as 409)
• 313 - Local School Councils
• 413 - Operation Frontline: Cooking/Nutrition for Tight Budgets
• 508 - SAT vs. ACT: Which Test is Right for Your Student?
• 511 - Child Nutrition Advocacy - Making A Difference

Georgia PTA Youth Institute 2010

Georgia PTA Youth Institute 2010 is a one day conference for rising 9th-12th graders.  The registration fee is $25.00.  This includes lunch and materials.

Workshops are designed to assist high school students:

• Explore post secondary education options through GAcollege411
• Become effective advocates in their school and community
• Discuss today’s legislation and its impact on their future
• Learn what they can do in their PTSA and community

Schedule, Saturday, June 26, 2010