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Convention Registration 119th California State PTA Annual Convention Ontario, CA • April 27 - 29, 2018

Three easy ways to register

;  Ontario Convention Center

2200 E. Convention Center Way Ontario, CA 91764

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Online Registration: www.capta.org March 1 – April 20 Mail-in Registration: Smart-Reg International

990 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA 94303

March 1 - April 16

On-Site Registration: Visit the Registration Booth April 26 – 29

2018 CONVENTION REGISTRATION BOOK Our Mission: The mission of California State PTA is to positively impact the lives of all children and families.

Our Purpose:      

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, places of worship, and throughout the community To raise the standards of home life To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.

Our Organizational Goals:     

Represent, inform and mobilize members and the public to advocate for the education, health, safety and well-being of all children Engage and empower our members and mentor the leaders of tomorrow Strengthen our voice for all children by increasing membership Promote and practice inclusiveness Promote and build family engagement to foster positive outcomes for every child.

Our Advocacy Goals:    

Support adequate funding for public education by educating our members and policy makers, and by advocating for legislation to bring California within the top 10 states in per-pupil funding Promote schools as safe and welcoming environments for all students, families and communities and support children’s health and welfare in all aspects of their lives Support and protect high-quality public education from efforts that would weaken this vital foundation of our democracy Advocate for authentic and measurable family engagement standards in education policy.

MESSAGE FROM CALIFORNIA STATE PTA Hello and welcome, PTA members. We are very excited to invite you to the 119th California State PTA Convention in Ontario, California. Convention is a wonderful place to ask questions, learn new things, meet new people and get energized for the coming term. This is where we learn how to make a positive impact in our local schools, councils and districts. At convention, we hear the stories of how PTA has impacted someone’s life and we see the excitement of new leaders who have attended an amazing workshop. We know when PTA leaders attend convention, they feel connected to the larger association and see they are part of a bigger picture. PTA believes in our ability to lead and create change. We believe this convention will be full of excitement. The election year provides us with a wonderful opportunity to bring you a forum where we can all learn about our candidates for Governor. We will have a Family Arts Experience again this year, which was wildly popular last year with standing room only. Convention will also include five general sessions for PTA business, along with four sessions with multiple workshops and table talks. Based on your feedback, the general meetings will be shorter and interspersed throughout the convention. This year’s general sessions provide opportunities for delegates to vote on resolutions, the legislative platform and Bylaw changes. Make sure to plan on staying for the entire convention so you don’t miss the Teacher of the Year Dr. Brian McDaniel and the Association of California School Administrators Executive Director Dr. Wesley Smith as well as some of our very talented Reflections winners at our final general session. Be sure to come early for the Exhibit Hall, opening on April 26. On Saturday night, it will be open for district PTA events so check with your district president to learn their plans. One of the best things about convention is the ability to network with other PTA leaders, and district events are a great place to make connections. Check out the following pages for all the information you’ll need to plan your trip to convention! There is something for everyone at this year’s convention and we look forward to meeting all of you in Ontario. Believe in our children, believe in PTA. See you there!

Dianna MacDonald President

Julie Redmond Vice President for Special Events

TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Mission – 1 Welcome Message – 2 Convention At-a-Glance – 4 Speakers and Special Guests – 5 Activities for Everyone – 8 PTA Store – 9 Exhibit Hall – 10 Voting Delegates and Non-Voting Participants – 11 Resolution & Bylaw Hearings – 12 Registration Procedures –13 Mail-In Registration Form – 17 Getting Around in Ontario – 18 Hotel Information – 19 Workshops & Table Talks – 21 Talleres y Charlas En Español – 34 Convention Checklist – 38

CONVENTION AT-A-GLANCE Note: All times subject to change. Thursday, April 26: Registration, PTA Store and Exhibit Hall are open from 4 – 7 p.m. FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Lobby – Includes Registration, Info/Lost & Found and Reflections Gallery 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Registration and Info/Lost & Found only

12 – 4 p.m.

Closed

Concourse 1 – Communications Booth 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m.

Ballrooms and Meeting Rooms – Includes Workshops, Table Talks and National PTA Presentation 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

9 – 11 a.m.

8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 1 – 3:30 p.m.

8 – 11 a.m. PTA Store only

10:30 am – 1 p.m. 3:30 – 6 p.m.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hall A – Includes Exhibit Hall and PTA Store 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m.

Hall B – General Sessions 9 – 11:30 a.m. 2:30 – 5 p.m. Special Activities Student Orientation Gubernatorial Education Forum Family Arts Experience

1 – 2 p.m. Second General Session 5:30 – 7 p.m. Fourth General Meeting

Reflections Event

SPEAKERS AND EVENTS National PTA President James L. Accomando First General Session James L. Accomando was elected as the 55th President of the National PTA Board of Directors at the June 2017 National PTA Convention. Jim has been engaged in fulfilling the mission of PTA since his oldest child began kindergarten. For the past 18 years, he has volunteered at every level and has had the pleasure of being president of his child's high school PTA, the district's PTA council and the State of Connecticut Parent Teacher Association. Jim believes that family and community engagement is one of the key strengths of PTA in providing equity and quality in our educational system today. He advocates to look beyond the school community to develop partnerships with other educational stakeholders in order to further the mission of the association. In 2012, Jim was instrumental in the Snow Flakes for Sandy Hook Elementary School Healing Initiative and the fundraising of $1.1 million dollars to support potential mental health issues within the Sandy Hook school community. He is also actively engaged in other civic and youth programming as a coach, Boy Scout leader and church. Jim is a small business owner, the parent of two children educated in public schools and the husband of a public school teacher.

Executive Director Association of California School Administrators Dr. Wesley Smith Third General Session Dr. Wesley Smith is executive director of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), the largest school leadership group in the nation. ACSA is foremost a champion for the stateâ€™s more than 6 million students. Having served in a variety of school leadership roles, including elementary and middle grades principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent, Dr. Smith understands the intricacies and influences in public education. He believes in a bold new future for ACSA and ensuring it is the most influential voice in public education for years to come. Changes in the standards taught and tested in California, a new school funding formula and the redesign of education accountability systems will require ACSA leadership. Dr. Smith is uniquely poised to lead that charge to protect the present and the future of all students

2018 Teacher of the Year Gregory Gardiner Fifth General Session Gregory Gardiner one of the five California Teachers of Year teaches 9th through 12th grades at Edison High School, Huntington Beach Union High School District in Huntington Beach, Orange County. Gardiner teaches Advanced Placement Environmental Science, Academy of Sustainability and Engineering (STEAM) Accelerated Biology class, and course for students with moderate to severe disabilities on Environmental Science topics. He advocates for his students with moderate to severe disabilities, finds more opportunities, a better way to channel the talents and overcome the challenges that my students may have so they can achieve all that is set in front of them. He advocates for all students to succeed in science and he wants every student to have a “hands-on minds-on” experience within his science classroom. “I am a huge proponent for incorporating hands-on, minds-on project-based learning to create learning opportunities for my students to grow their curiosity and critical thinking skills about the rapidly changing world around them,” said Gardiner. Donnie, one of his students since 9th grade, isn’t afraid to try new things. Donnie and my students urge me on and get me to ask myself, why not? Why not build an even bigger aquaponics system? Why not raise Tilapia? Why not start an outdoor Innovation Lab? Why not build a hydrogen fuel cell remote control car? Why not have students build and maintain the systems throughout the Innovation Labs? Why not take ideas and make them real? Why not indeed! Edison High School Innovation Lab, with support of school staff, businesses, and the community transformed an empty auto shop into a vibrant Innovation Lab where students get to innovate, design, and engineer different projects that support sustainability. “Donnie and many of my students look around the Innovation Lab and see their handiwork. In the Lab, students can innovate, problem-solve, and build sustainable systems” said Gardiner. “I spend my time teaching in my lab-ready classroom and in the Innovation Labs. Students can sit and read, work alone or in groups, but most of the learning takes place through project-based learning that is led by my students’ ideas,” says Gardiner.

Gubernatorial Education Forum – FREE for Convention Participants Second General Session California State PTA, in partnership with Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), will put the spotlight on education during the Gubernatorial Education Forum. Join this lively discussion, moderated by ABC7 Eyewitness News co-anchor Marc Brown, to learn more about each candidates’ vision for California’s public schools. *Invited candidates include:  Travis Allen, California Assemblymember  John Chiang, California State Treasurer  John Cox, Businessman.  Delaine Eastin, Former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction  Gavin Newsom, California Lieutenant Governor  Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Los Angeles Mayor.

(Free for convention participants. $25 for forum-only participants in advance or onsite. All funding will benefit PTA’s mission to positively impact the lives of all children and families.)

FORUM MODERATOR Marc Brown ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchor

*Current at time of printing. Subject to change. Participation or sponsorship in this event does not denote endorsement of gubernatorial candidates by either California State PTA or PACE.

WHAT TO EXPECT General Meetings are your opportunity to influence the direction of California State PTA. This is your chance to have your voice heard during debates on resolutions. Come and vote on resolutions and the legislative platform of the organization. Delegates are responsible for attending the general meetings and are encouraged to report back the outcomes to your units, councils and districts.

Special Events FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Once again, we will have a Family Arts Experience, one of the most popular events at last year’s convention. Join California State PTA from 5:30 – 7 p.m. for this hands-on event which will showcase research-based strategies to engage families and build awareness about the relevance of the arts in increasing student achievement. Plus, every participant will be eligible to win a FREE Family Arts Program for their school!

Student Orientation from 1 – 2 p.m. is an opportunity for student delegates to meet the student members of the California State PTA Board of Managers. Lunch will be provided. Convention offers students a great way to build leadership skills, have a voice on issues and interact with PTA members from around the state. Students are encouraged to take advantage of all workshops and activities offered.

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CHILDREN UNDER 12 – Parents may register children under 12 at no charge onsite at convention. Special badges will be issued allowing them to accompany a parent to activities on a space-available basis.

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CHILDREN 12 AND OLDER – Must register and pay student registration fees.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 and SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Don’t miss the Reflections Art Gallery in the Convention Center lobby on Friday and Saturday, April 27 – 28. View the Award of Excellence and Award of Merit Reflections entries, along with selected favorites. You can also leave a message of support for an artist and receive a special convention ribbon. Be sure to stay until the end of convention to see and hear some of our Reflections winners at the Reflections Event during our Fourth General Session.

PTA STORE Donâ€™t miss the California State PTA Store while youâ€™re at convention! The PTA Store has a complete line of the latest PTA/PTSA merchandise and supplies for your association. Exclusive PTA/PTSAbranded merchandise will help you present a professional look, and many of our supplies may be approved and reimbursable PTA budget items. The PTA Store continues to be updated and expanded every year. Connect your PTA today!

Promotional Packages

EXHIBIT HALL Visit the Exhibit Hall to gain ideas and information for fundraising, assemblies and programs for your school. Get the latest ideas for child and school safety, educational programs, health and fitness education and much more. FREE access on Thursday, April 26 â€“ wristbands are available at the Registration Booth. Remember: Do not sign any contracts that will commit your association in the next term. All contracts must be approved by your association prior to signing and must be signed by your president and another board member. Our vendors know this is our procedure.

Ontario Convention Center

VOTING DELEGATES Voting delegates are issued a voting card at registration. These cards cannot be transferred or replaced. It is the responsibility of each voting delegate to ensure he or she receives and signs this card at registration.

Unit Delegates A delegate representing a unit in good standing is eligible to vote at the California State PTA Annual Convention general meetings. A unit in good standing is one that has paid dues and insurance to California State PTA by March 31, 2018 (California State PTA Bylaws, Article VI, Section 1). PTA Unit Membership

Delegates (including PTA president or president-elect)

15 – 250

251 – 500

501 – 750

751 or more

Each unit in good standing is entitled to be represented at the California State PTA Annual Convention by the president or president-elect, or an elected alternate and one additional elected delegate (California State PTA Bylaws, Article XV, Section 5). The number of delegates to which a unit is entitled is determined by the total memberships recorded in the California State PTA office by March 31, 2018. (California State PTA Bylaws, Article XV, Section 3). The number of delegates is set forth in Article XV, Section 5, of the California State PTA Bylaws. Each unit of more than 250 members may be represented by additional elected delegates or their alternates (California State PTA Bylaws, Article XV, Section 5) as follows: A delegate shall not be allowed to represent more than one unit and must have been a member of that unit at least 30 days prior to convention or a member of a unit at a feeder school, where applicable. This shall not apply to units organized within 90 days prior to convention (California State PTA Bylaws, Article XV, Section 5).

District Delegates District presidents register as members of the California State PTA Board of Managers. Convention delegates shall be a maximum of three delegates or their alternates elected from each district PTA executive board, one of the delegates being the president-elect in an election year (California State PTA Bylaws, Article XV, Section 3b).

Council Delegates Council delegates shall be as follows: one delegate or alternate elected from each council executive board, in addition to the council president or president-elect or elected alternate for a maximum of two voting delegates per council (California State PTA Bylaws, Article XV, Section 3c).

Student Delegates (12 – 18) A student member between 12 and 18 years of age wishing to register MUST present a current PTA membership card and a Parent/Guardian Approval and Consent to Treatment Form signed by a parent(s) or guardian(s). Download the form in English or Spanish.

Non-Voting Participants Non-voting participants will receive a convention badge and tote bag and may attend all meetings and workshops. They have all the privileges of a delegate except the right to make motions, debate, vote or speak at a microphone. When a PTA has more members who wish to attend than the number of delegates to which the unit, council or district PTA is entitled, the additional participants may register as full-time or one-day non-voting.

Resolution & Bylaw Hearings Voting delegates should plan to attend one of the resolution or bylaw hearings held on both Friday, April 27 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. This is your opportunity to hear from the makers of the resolutions and learn why they believe the resolution is important to PTA. At this time, you can also submit amendments to the resolutions, called an Intent to Amend, which may strengthen or clarify the resolutions. This is one of only two opportunities when delegates may submit an Intent to Amend a resolution. California State PTA Parliamentarian will attend bylaw hearings to explain the rationale for the proposed changes. As with resolutions, if you plan to make an amendment you should attend a hearing to submit an Intent to Amend form.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Online registration is the preferred method for convention registration. Members are encouraged to register online or by mail using the registration form. Fees entitle participants to attend the general meetings, workshops, Table Talks, Exhibit Hall and special events. “Exhibit Hall Only” entitles access to just the Exhibit Hall.

Fee Schedule EARLY REGISTRATION: March 1 – 31

PRE-REGISTRATION: April 1 – 20

ONSITE REGISTRATION: April 26 – 29

Full-time: voting/non-voting

$219

$269

$339

Full-time Student: voting/non-voting

$99

One Day: non-voting

$99

$149

$219

One Day Student: non-voting

$59

Non-PTA Member

$500

Exhibit Hall Only: PTA member

$75

Exhibit Hall Only: Non-PTA member

$195

Exhibit Hall: Thursday, April 26

FREE

Registration Fees

Note: Some district fees may be collected through the registration process. Check with your council and/or district PTA for other fees and fee procedures.

Statement of Understanding By registering, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth for the California State PTA Annual Convention. Registration is transferable. Payments for transfers must be handled between you and your replacement and your unit/council/district PTA president. There are no refunds for state PTA registration and event fees, district fees or pre-ordered promo packages.

Photography and Audio Release By registering for or attending the California State PTA Annual Convention, you hereby grant and assign California State PTA and its legal representatives the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish all photographic, audio, video and digital images of you and your guests (including minors) taken while in attendance at the California State PTA Annual Convention for editorial, trade, advertising or any other purpose and in any manner and medium, including website and internet promotion. By registering for or attending the California State PTA Annual Convention you hereby release California State PTA and its legal representatives from all claims and liability relating to said photographs, audio, video and digital images.

Registration for New Units and Councils Special guidelines are necessary for recently organized units and councils awaiting acceptance of membership into California State PTA at the pre-convention Board of Managers meeting. 1. Applications for membership into California State PTA by new units and councils may be accepted at the pre-convention Board of Managers meeting 2. All required dues, applications and approved bylaws must be processed by the district PTA prior to California State PTA Board of Managers acceptance 3. Registrants from new units or councils not yet accepted by the Board of Managers must register onsite and will be registered as non-voting participants 4. Bring a current PTA membership card – new unit/council PTA status will be verified onsite 5. Make checks payable to California State PTA. The pre-registration rate will apply to your registration.

Online Registration – Recommended Accepted March 1 through April 20 1. Go to www.capta.org and click on “Programs + Events” in the top menu bar and click on “Convention” 2. If you have a priority code, select “Yes” and enter your code, otherwise select “No” and continue with the registration 3. Choose if you are representing your unit (school PTA), council or district  Units will be asked to enter the city of their unit; a list will appear for you to choose from  Councils and districts will be given another option to select council or district and if they want their exhibitor information sent to a unit 4. Choose your registration option 5. Choose the events, activities and any promo pack(s) you desire

6. If your district PTA has chosen to participate in online registration, your district fee will automatically be added and you will have the option to choose any district event fees 7. You will be asked for an address to send exhibitor information to (home or school). If you choose a school address, identify the recipient on the “Attention” line 8. You may click “Add to Cart” to register additional participants. Be sure to complete payment information. Missing this step will delay processing of your order 9. Upon completing the online registration, you will receive an email confirmation, which will include your registration number, a bar code and any item you paid for  Bring this confirmation with you to check in at registration 10. Changes can be made online to your registration until April 20th. After April 20th, changes must be made onsite.

Mail-In Registration Accepted March 1 through April 16 1. Fill the form out completely. You may only represent one unit or council or district. Be sure to write in your PTA Unit ID number, as listed on your membership card 2. Read ALL NOTICES on the form 3. You may pre-order promo packs on this form 4. Payment and a copy of your membership card must accompany the registration form 5. Units can mail multiple forms with one check  If your completed registration form is received by April 16, confirmation will be sent to the email address provided on the registration form. Bring the email confirmation with you to the Registration Booth, where you will receive your badge and tote bag 6. Changes to any registration can be made online after receipt of the confirmation email. Additional fees will be collected, if incurred 7. Mail-in registration will not be accepted after April 16.

On-Site Registration Open from April 26 – 29 1. Complete a registration form, available at the registration booth 2. Bring your membership card and full payment to the registration booth.  Check, cash, money order, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. We do not accept American Express.

Membership Requirements You can verify your PTA membership by: 1. Bringing your membership card with you to convention if you are registering on-site 2. Sending a copy of your membership card with your mail-in registration form. Note: Failure to provide proof of membership will cause convention fees to be assessed at the nonmember rate.

When Convention Begins Upon arrival at convention, check in at the registration booth. Be sure to bring the following: 1. Current membership card 2. Barcode confirmation email 3. Students must bring a signed Parent/Guardian Approval and Consent to Treatment Form  Forms are available online or from district PTAs in English or Spanish.  Mailed copies are not accepted 4. If you pre-registered and have no changes, scan the barcode from your confirmation email and use the self-serve kiosk. Present your membership card to pick up your tote, ribbons and voting card 5. If you have not pre-registered, have changes or are a student, use the on-site registration booth. Credentials may not be shared. Once convention begins, delegates may not give their credentials (badges) to another attendee. Credentials are provided to each delegate and are required for entrance to workshops, general meetings, special events and the Exhibit Hall. Badges are encoded with the items you purchase through the registration process. A “Tap-N-Go” system is in place throughout the workshop areas and convention hall: Simply tap your badge to the unit for access to workshops and events, and when entering or exiting general meetings. Voting cards are provided to voting delegates at registration and are not replaced if lost.

Transfers and Name Changes If you are unable to attend convention, your registration may be transferred to another individual. Payment arrangements are the responsibility of you, your replacement and your unit/council/district PTA. If you registered online, provide the user ID, password and email confirmation to your replacement. Name changes can be made online until April 20 and an email confirmation will be sent to the new registrant. After April 20, changes must be made on-site. Mailed-in registrations may be transferred and changes made online if an email address was provided. Failure to provide an email address requires the transfer to be completed on-site. Changes may be made on-site. The individual receiving the transfer must provide a signed letter from the original registrant approving the transfer. Transfers without a current PTA membership card will pay the non-PTA member fee and will not be eligible to vote in the general meetings.

GETTING TO ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER Staying at the designated hotels gives you the best convention experience and makes getting to convention activities easier. Always be safe â€“ be sure to travel with at least one other person or in a group. Visit www.ontariocc.org/directions-and-parking for more information.

Ontario by Car If driving to convention, participants should form carpools. Drivers should receive reimbursement for mileage from unit, council or district PTA. Parking at the Convention Center is $10 a day with no in and out privileges.

Ontario by Air Ontario International Airport

Ontario by Rail Metrolink Amtrak Train Service

Ontario by Bus Omnitrans

Ontario by Cab A1a Taxicab Service Yellow Car Uber Lyft

HOTEL INFORMATION The host hotels in Ontario are the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport and the Ontario Gateway Hotel. Special convention room rates are available online from March 1 â€“ April 3, 2018. After April 3, reservations must be made directly with the hotel and are subject to availability and price increase. Visa or MasterCard is required when checking in at the hotels. Be aware that if you use a debit card, the hotels will secure an authorization for the entire cost of your hotel stay. You can use one or more different forms of payment at checkout. Cancellations may be made 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty. Book your hotel room online at http://capta.org/programs-events/convention/registration/. No outside food or beverages for group consumption are allowed.

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport

Ontario Gateway Hotel

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport 222 N. Vineyard Avenue Ontario CA 91764 (909) 937-0900 Rate: $129 single/double/triple/quad (roll away bed can be added to a single bed room for $15) Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: Noon Incidental Charges: $25 hold per day if using a debit or credit card, $100 deposit if paying with cash.

Ontario Gateway Hotel 2200 E. Holt Boulevard Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 975-5000 Rate: $109 single/double Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: Noon Incidental Charges: No deposit required, only a credit card and valid ID to keep on file until check out.

SERVICES OFFERED AT BOTH HOTELS: Outdoor pool Fitness center Coffee maker in room Hair dryer Ironing board and iron ATM in lobby Complimentary airport shuttle Complimentary self-parking (valet not available) Complimentary internet

LEARN NEW SKILLS AT WORKSHOPS AND TABLE TALKS All workshops and table talks are located at the Ontario Convention Center. They are open to all properly credentialed participants until room capacity has been met. There are a variety of topics to offer something for everyone. Both workshops and table talks are 90-minute sessions. Electronic handouts will be available for download at www.capta.org/convention beginning on April 20.

Workshops (W) Workshops are your opportunity to gain skills necessary to running your local PTA in areas of leadership, finance, membership, parliamentary procedures and more. Skilled professionals, specialists and the Board of Managers will also present workshops on education, health, advocacy and more to enrich your learning experience.

Table Talks (TT) Table talks are facilitated learning groups on a specific subject. Each table consists of 10 participants, which includes a facilitator. All participants in the group may share best practices and ideas on the subject matter for that table talk and are welcome to ask questions throughout the discussion.

Workshop and Table Talk Key The key below will help enable participants to plan workshop and table talk attendance that will meet their specific needs.

PTA TYPE U = Unit

C = Council

D = District

M = Middle School

H = High School

SCHOOL TYPE E = Elementary

C = College

WORKSHOPS Session A: Friday, April 27 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. A01 Why ART?

Parents know that art is a crucial part of their children's education - from special education to higher learning, the arts benefit all of our children. In this table talk you will have the chance to speak with many different experts from our partnering agencies.

A02 Special Needs Advocacy: Getting the School on Your Side

Want to lead your school team in developing a good IEP or 504? Want to improve meaningful opportunities for inclusion at your school or PTA? It begins with effective collaboration. Come and learn the building blocks of collaboration from a special education advocate and a SELPA Administrator, then meet with other parents to discuss how to build your own plan for increasing success for your student at school. The new Next Generation Science Standards are launching in your child’s classroom now. Science learning will follow a progression from kindergarten through high school. We’ll experience how it all connects through hands-on activities adapted from the curriculum and easy to take back to your PTA.

A03 Amazing New Things Your Child will Learn in Science – Middle/High School

U/C/D

E/M/H

U/C/D

E/M/H

U/C/D

M/H

A04 Family-School Partnerships: Links to Student Learning (Standards 1 thru 3)

Our two-part series presents ways to support and encourage meaningful family engagement based on PTA Family School Partnership standards. This workshop is one of two.

U/C/D

E/M/H/C

E/M/H

U/C

E/M/H

This Table Talk will focus on three of these standards to help you begin to build a school environment where information is freely shared and input is sought and genuinely considered. Take home strategies that will: 1) help build a culture at your school where parents and family members feel welcomed, respected and appreciated, 2) help improve two-way communication between the school and families and 3) help families learn how best to support student learning in the home and at school. Help your PTA bring meaningful family engagement activities and practices to your school. A05 Legal & Tax Aspects of PTA

A06 Successful Treasurers - A

A07 President: Everything You Need to Know - A

Discuss legal issues for nonprofit organizations with industry experts. This workshop will be interactive, informing and rewarding for any officer. This workshop provides an in-depth discussion of financial procedures for PTAs as 501c3 associations. Topics include banking, budgets, money handling and financial reports. We will explore fundraising, workers compensation and more. (Presented in English with Spanish interpretation available.) This innovative workshop will explore your new responsibilities, providing you with the tools needed for today's PTA and empowering you to be an effective president. We will walk you through setting the calendar, developing meeting agendas, how to build your committees, and to create a partnership with your principal.

A08 Council Leadership

A09 Managing People and Conflict

A10 Membership Hits the Mark - Goal Setting and Your PTA

A11 Leading the PTA Way

It's different outside of the unit. Understand your new role as a council leader. Learn to better represent your PTA members, while helping your PTA officers to develop as leaders. We will go over the tools and resources to help you succeed, including compliance. This workshop will focus on developing leadership skills to assist in developing and managing cohesive relationships in your PTA work. Walking you through practical steps to prevent and manage conflict. The information learned can be useful in other aspects of your personal life as well. Learn how to set goals and hit your mark. In this interactive workshop we will develop strategies and share best practices to increase you PTA membership. You'll leave with tools and practical tips including a membership plan that will guide you through the year. Together we can all share the value of PTA.

E/M/H

U/C/D

E/M/H/C

U/C/D

E/M/H

What does it mean to be a PTA leader? Together, we will define effective and ethical PTA leadership. Then, we’ll examine real-PTA scenarios and discuss how to welcome all families, communicate effectively, focus your PTA’s efforts on student success and school improvements, and strengthen relationships throughout your school and community. Throughout the discussion, you will appraise your own leadership style, and leave with a roadmap for sharing power, leading positively through conflict, and achieving your PTA’s goals. (Presented in English with Spanish interpretation available.)

U/C/D

E/M/H

Session B: Saturday, April 28 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. B01 School Smarts: A Family Engagement Strategy to Support the Arts

Experience a School Smarts Parent Engagement event designed to inform participants about School Smarts. You’ll learn more about the value of family engagement and do a hands-on art activity.

U/C/D

E/M/

B02 Creating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive PTAs and Schools

This workshop will increase your understanding of the LGBTQIA+ parent community, as well as, identify potential barriers of being inclusive. Learn about ally agencies and how to differentiate between being tolerant and welcoming. Discuss how to become more intentional in welcoming LGBTQ+ parents to your PTA and school. (Presented in English with Spanish interpretation available.)

U/C/D

E/M/H/C

B03 Teen Drivers - Distracted and Reckless

Distracted driving is the #1 killer of teens in W America! What can you do as a parent to help keep your teen safe behind the wheel and as a passenger? Join us for an interactive teen driving workshop on the importance of parental involvement and modeling of good decision making for drivers of all ages!

B04 Parliamentarian Boot Camp

Want to hit the ground running as parliamentarian? Build your skill sets by learning more about your key roles, why parliamentary basics matter and what’s in the bylaws. Get up to speed with tips for updating bylaws and using the e-Bylaws program in this interactive workshop.

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B05 Successful Treasurers - A

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B06 Presidents: Everything You Need to Know - A

This innovative workshop will explore your new responsibilities, providing you with the tools needed for today's PTA and empowering you to be an effective president. We will walk you through setting the calendar, developing meeting agendas, how to build your committees, and to create a partnership with your principal.

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B07 Power Up Your Board

Ready to step up as a board member? Get empowered by knowing more about PTA basics, your key roles and how to work smarter. Boost your skill sets with five ways to get started in planning an awesome year. Share success stories on how to jumpstart your PTA in this interactive workshop. (Presented in English with Spanish interpretation available.)

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B08 Mental Health: Ending the Stigma and Helping Those Who Need It

Only 25 percent of adolescents get the mental health services they need! Society has stigmatized this issue making it less likely for them to seek help. Learn symptoms of the most common mental illnesses among children, strategies to support them and what schools can do to address student mental health. Learn how the California State PTA advocates for you in Washington, Sacramento and throughout the state. Discuss PTA priority issues and advocacy goals. Tips on how you can get involved to make a difference for kids.

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B09 PTA Advocates for Kids: Learn How We All Can Make a Difference

B10 Positive PTA Programs

B11 Talking with Teenagers??? How to get more than a one-word response

Programs are at the heart of PTA. Learn how to develop your own effective, engaging PTA programs. We'll tackle the Nuts and Bolts of PTA programs and we'll share best practices and practical tips. We'll also find out about the great programs offered by California State PTA and National PTA. We'll share free resources, and program ideas that won't cost you a cent. Ask the panel of California State PTA Student board Members how to effectively communicate with your students to build a stronger connection.

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Session C: Saturday, April 28 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. C01 Amazing New Things Your Child will Learn in Science - Elementary

C02 Deciphering the Dashboard: How to Measure Your School’s Progress

C03 The Talk...Tweens and Teens

C04 School of Excellence: Promoting FamilySchool Partnerships

C05 Bullying Prevention

The new Next Generation Science Standards are launching in your child’s classroom now. Science learning will follow a progression from kindergarten through high school. We’ll experience how it all connects through hands-on activities adapted from the curriculum and easy to take back to your PTA. The CA School Dashboard reports how your school is doing. But what does it all mean? We’ll explain the underlying priorities such as college-and careerreadiness, English learner progress, and academic achievement. And we’ll explore ways to use the data to identify questions and get answers. Parenting a Teen means new challenges. What happens when our kids start driving or face temptations like alcohol? Are our middle and high schools preparing our teens for adult success? What should our roles as active parents look like? Let’s talk about it! Engage families, and build an inclusive community that supports learning using the National PTA’s School of Excellence program! Panelists, including the National PTA manager of the program, will share how its support for improving family-school partnerships can help your PTA and your school! Bullying in schools is a pervasive problem that can have a negative impact on school climate and the right every student has to learn in a safe environment free of fear. Learn how to create a positive school climate full of safe and supportive peer relationships.

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C06 LGBTQIA+: A Conversation of the Issues

LGBTQIA+ students are more likely to face harassment and discrimination at school, putting them at increased risk for suicide, and self-harm. All students must enjoy a safe and affirming learning environment. Gender inclusive schools welcoming all are within any school communityâ€™s reach. Join the conversation of the issues.

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C07 Parliamentary Basics Made Easy

Want to make meetings run more smoothly? See how to use parliamentary basics to run efficient and effective meetings. Take part in a mock meeting, led by a nationally registered parliamentarian, in this hands-on workshop. (Presented in English with Spanish interpretation available.)

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C08 Successful Treasurers - B

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C09 Presidents: Everything You Need to Know B

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C10 You're on the Boardâ€ŚNow What?

Board members are never alone. Learn the basics of all board positions, how to work with board members efficiently and effectively, and what resources are available to get the job done. (Presented in Spanish only.)

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C11 Secretaries: PTA Minutes Make the Meeting

Whether you use paper, electronic tablet, laptop, or cell phone, bring it to this workshop and learn how to be the best secretary. This session will help you write the minutes so everyone knows what occurred. We will discuss what to include and what not to include in this permanent record

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Session D: Sunday, April 29 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. D01 Understanding Culture

D02 Family-School Partnerships: Parents Sharing Power (Standards 4 thru 6)

D03 Suicide Prevention: What Parents Need to Know

How does the diversity of cultures impact your PTA? Join the discussion as we define culture as it relates to PTA and identify how culture plays a role in your PTA, while you build understanding of cultural diversity to recruit and retain a diverse board. (Presented in English with Spanish interpretation available.) Our two-part series presents ways to support and encourage meaningful family engagement based on PTA Family School Partnership standards. Learn how your PTA can host issue discussions, what parents need to effectively participate in school and district planning (such as the district LCAP) and how collaboration with community groups supports student success. We’ll share experiences, best practices, and tools to help families take a seat at the decision making table.

Learn to recognize warning signs for suicide and know what to do when you see them. Find out about trainings and resources available to parents, school staff and youth to increase awareness and help students. Hear how parents can create safe conversations about suicide and the show “13 Reasons Why.”

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D04 Successful Treasurers â€“ B

D05 Presidents: Everything You Need to Know â€“ B

D06 You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers

D07 Fundraising: From the Basics to Beyond

D08 California Education Funding is Bad! Why? What Can We Do?

This workshop provides an in-depth discussion of financial procedures for PTAs as 501c3 associations. Topics include banking, budgets, money handling and financial reports. We will explore fundraising, workers compensation and more. (Presented in English with Spanish interpretation available.) This innovative workshop will explore your new responsibilities, providing you with the tools needed for today's PTA and empowering you to be an effective president. We will walk you through setting the calendar, developing meeting agendas, how to build your committees, and to create a partnership with your principal. Whether you are a new or seasoned PTA leader, let us answer all those burning questions you have. Come sit and talk with California State PTA leaders as we provide answers to those questions or concerns on a variety of topics including developing your team, conflict management, finances, insurance, diversity and inclusion, and more. Join us as we go over the do's and don'ts with fundraising. Learn about raffles, alcohol permits and the 3 to 1 rule Funding for California schools is way below the national average and has been for years. It shows. Student achievement lags the nation. Get the details. Find out what we can do to improve funding and our schools. Find out what YOU can do in your community.

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D09 Driving up Your PTA Membership Through Marketing and Added Value

Drive up your PTA membership with proven marketing strategies. Learn what the pros know. Attract parents, teachers, students, community members and more! Learn how to send the right message to the right audience to attract and retain your members. We'll share ideas and market research that will give you the tools you need to increase membership in your PTA.

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D10 Create a "Heroic" Reflections Program

Learn how to:  Have a successful Reflections Program at your school  Unleash students' creative talents and be inspired  Get teachers, parents and students excited and participating. Categories are music composition, dance choreography, film production, literature, photography and visual art. If an issue has statewide implications affecting children and youth, resolutions are one way to authorize PTA action on the issues that matter to you. By learning how to draft and submit a convention resolution, this workshop takes you through the steps of turning your passion into action.

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D11 We all Want to Change the World: Resolutions

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TALLERES Y CHARLAS EN ESPAÑOL Todos los talleres y charlas de mesa se encuentran en el Centro de Convenciones de Ontario. Están abiertos a todos los participantes con las debidas credenciales hasta que se haya llenado la capacidad del local. Hay una gran variedad de temas que ofrecen algo para todos. Tanto los talleres como las charlas son sesiones de 90 minutos. Los folletos electrónicos estarán disponibles para descargar en www.capta.org/convention a partir del 20 de Abril.

Talleres (W) Los talleres son su oportunidad para adquirir habilidades necesarias para administrar su PTA local en las áreas de liderazgo, finanzas, membresía, procedimientos parlamentarios y más. Profesionales calificados, especialistas y la Mesa Directiva también presentarán talleres sobre la educación, salud, defensa y mucho más para enriquecer su experiencia de aprendizaje

Charlas (TT) Las charlas son grupos de aprendizaje facilitadas sobre un tema específico. Cada mesa consta de 10 participantes que incluye un facilitador. Todos los participantes en el grupo pueden compartir ideas y sus mejores prácticas sobre el tema que se le asignó a esa mesa y todos pueden hacer preguntas durante la discusión.

Clave de Talleres y Charlas La clave a continuación ayudará a los participantes a planear a cuales talleres o charles quieren asistir según sus específicas necesidades

TIPO DE PTA U = Unidad

C = Consejo

D = Distrito

M = Escuela Secundaria

H = Escuela Preparatoria

TIPO DE ESCUELA E = Primaria

C = Colegio

Sesión A: Viernes, Abril 27 de 1 a 2:30 p.m. A06 Tesoreros Exitosos - A

Este taller proporciona una discusión a fondo sobre los procedimientos financieros para las PTAs como asociaciones 501c3. Los temas incluyen asuntos bancarios, presupuestos, manejo de dinero e informes financieros. Exploraremos la recaudación de fondos, la compensación de los trabajadores y más. Presentado en Inglés e interpretación al Español disponible.

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A11 Dirigiendo el Camino de la PTA

¿Qué significa ser un líder de la PTA? Juntos, definiremos el liderazgo eficaz y ético de la PTA. Luego, examinaremos escenarios reales de la PTA y discutiremos cómo dar la bienvenida a todas las familias, comunicarnos eficazmente, enfocar los esfuerzos de su PTA en el éxito estudiantil y las mejoras escolares, y como fortalecer las relaciones en toda la escuela y la comunidad. A lo largo de la discusión, usted evaluará su propio estilo de liderazgo y se irá con una hoja de ruta para compartir el poder, manejar positivamente el conflicto y lograr los objetivos de su PTA. Presentado en Inglés e interpretación al Español disponible.

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Sesión B: Sábado, Abril 28 de 9 a 10:30 a.m. B02 School Smarts: Participación Familiar una Estrategia para Apoyar a las Artes

Experimente un evento de Participación de Padres de School Smarts. El cual es un evento diseñado para informar a los participantes acerca de School Smarts, aprender más sobre el valor de la Participación Familiar y realizar actividades artísticas. Presentado en Inglés e interpretación al Español disponible.

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Sesión C: Sábado, Abril 28 de 2 a 3:30 p.m. C07 Fundamentos Parlamentarios Prácticos

¿Desea que las reuniones se desarrollen sin problemas? Vea cómo utilizar los fundamentos parlamentarios prácticos para organizar reuniones eficaces y eficientes. Participe en una reunión simulada, dirigida por un parlamentario nacionalmente registrado, en este taller práctico. Presentado en Inglés e interpretación al Español disponible.

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C09 Presidentes: Todo Lo Que Necesitan Saber -B

Este taller innovador explorará sus nuevas responsabilidades, brindándole las herramientas necesarias para la PTA de hoy y capacitándolo para que sea un presidente eficaz. Le enseñaremos cómo programar el calendario, a hacer agendas para las reuniones, formar sus comités y establecer una asociación con su director. Presentado en Inglés e interpretación al Español disponible. Los miembros de la mesa directiva nunca están solos. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de todos los cargos/puestos de la mesa directiva, cómo trabajar con los miembros de la mesa directiva de manera eficiente y eficaz, y qué recursos hay disponible para hacer el trabajo. Presentado solo en Español.

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C10 Usted Está en la Mesa Directiva: Ahora Qué

Sesión D: Domingo, Abril 29 de 9:30 a 11 a.m. D01 Conocer la Cultura

¿Cómo afecta la diversidad de culturas a su PTA? Únase a la discusión mientras que definimos e identificamos lo que es cultura y su relación y el rol de esta en su PTA, mientras que amplía su conocimiento de lo que es la diversidad cultural para que reclute y retenga a una mesa directiva diversa. Presentado en Inglés e interpretación al Español disponible.

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CONVENTION CHECKLIST Online Registration: March 1 – April 20  Registered for the 119th California State PTA Annual Convention  Purchased Promo Pack #(s) _______________________

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California State PTA Annual Convention May 16-18, 2019 in Monterey, CA

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