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Overview


The Mission, Vision and Values of the National PTA


PTA Vision: What the future will look like if PTA accomplishes its mission.  Making every child's potential a reality.



PTA Mission: The overall purpose of PTA is “To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.”


PTA Values: What PTA stands for:


Collaboration: We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals.


Commitment
: We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.


Accountability: We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises.


Respect: We value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others. 


Inclusivity: We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible.


Integrity: We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.