Membership Benefits
Become a member of the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the US.
Join us and.............. Help improve the education, health, and well being of our children. Your membership will enable us to continue to work towards the National PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child. Help us build a better future for all children. Together we are a powerful voice for our children. PTA offers training, resources, and opportunities for adults to be involved in the lives of children. PTA speaks and takes action on the issues that really matter to parents and to children's well being. Please join and be a part of the largest volunteer organization in the U.S.!

Dues Information
$6.00 per person annually

CLICK HERE FOR PTA MEMBERSHIP FORM

Meeting Schedules
Executive Board meets at school at 6:30 pm. Meeting dates are on the Calendar page of website. This includes the PTA Board and all Committee Chairs.
General member meetings are held in the school cafeteria at 6:30pm. Meeting dates are on the Calendar page of website. All are welcome!

How to Join
You may join by clicking the link above for the membership application or by contacting Stephanie Coyle.

Organizational Structure for the National PTA
National PTA
->Was Established in 1897
->Has congresses in the fifty states, District of Columbia, Europe, and the Pacific Region.
->Is the vehicle for nationwide network of PTA units, councils, and states working for children and youth.
->Seeks out other national organizations for collaborative effort for the welfare of children and youth.
->Establishes policy on a national level and advocates legislative priorities at the federal level.
->Provides materials and resources to enable PTAs in the network to become more effective.
->Assigns board members to conduct workshops at state and national convention.
Conducts an annual convention, with representation from each state.

Missouri PTA Scholarship Program
The Missouri Congress of Parents and Teachers allocates Teacher Education Scholarships of $500.00 per year for the purpose of attracting students of outstanding ability to the teaching profession. Students graduating from Missouri's accredited public high schools in school districts with at least one PTA unit in good standing, desiring to obtain a state teaching certificate, may apply for a scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded on:
1. Character and leadership
2. Scholastic ability
3. Aptitude for teaching
4. Sincerity
5. Need for assistance

The Scholarship Program is restricted to those preparing to teach in the public schools. The scholarship may be renewed for succeeding years (not to exceed a total of four years or receipt of a Bachelor's Degree in Education) upon signing and returning the renewal form to the Scholarship Trustees. The renewal form is sent to each recipient in the spring based on evidence of satisfactory scholastic achievement with a minimum 2.5 semester grade point average.

The Scholarship is paid in July/August; upon receipt of previous semester's grades and providing the agreement form has been signed and returned on time.

Crossroads Elementary PTA Bylaws
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Organizational Structure for the Missouri State PTA
-> Coordinates programs statewide on behalf of children and youth
-> Provides conferences, workshops, publications, and resource materials on issues and leadership development
-> Provides field services to local unit and council through it regional directors
-> Interprets and implements National PTA policy within Missouri and develops state PTA policy
-> Serves as a working advocate for children and youth at the state level through legislative activity
-> Conducts an annual convention, with representation entitled to each local PTA and council

Missouri PTA Office
Missouri State PTA
2101 Burlington Street
Columbia, MO 65202-1997
573) 474-8631
1-800-328-7330
FAX (573) 886-0693

Organizational Structure of Council
bullet Includes units within a specific area (city, county, district, etc.)
bullet Strengthens the units by providing opportunities for them to learn from one another
bullet Enables units to cooperate in common projects in order to improve the quality of life for children
bullet Helps promote PTA membership throughout the community
bullet Assists with the organization of new units
Provides guidance and leadership training to member units, officers, and chairmen
Serves as a channel of communication between administrators, school boards, and the public
bullet Is represented at the annual state convention by its president or designated delegate
bullet Note: Not all local units belong to councils; however, every local PTA is a part of a region.