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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE by getting involved in PTA. Your involvement can and will have a significant impact on the lives of our children and youth in Hawaii.
Become a Member
Once you are a member, the opportunities for involvement are limitless.
Testimonials
Find out what people are saying about the Hawaii State PTSA and the impact PTA has had on their lives and the lives of their children and families.
Volunteer Opportunities
There’s a place for everyone in PTA and volunteer opportunities are limitless. The Hawaii State PTSA appreciates the time commitment and skills of its volunteers and does recognize that, without them, the organization is unable to function.Make a commitment now to volunteer at the state, region or local unit level.You will not regret it.
Make a Donation
The Hawaii State PTSA is making a difference every day in the lives of children and youth across the State. Your contributions help to fund our advocacy efforts, educational and outreach programs, leadership training & development programs, and support services to our local unit affiliates in the State of Hawaii. Every donation counts toward our efforts to build a brighter future for Hawaii’s keiki.
Student Involvement
If you are a local PTA unit, find out how best to involve students in your PTA and to encourage volunteerism or active participation in a leadership role.If you are a student, learn how you can get involved and what you can do to help further the mission of your local PTA unit.
INVOLVEMENT BY PARENTS
Parent involvement is critical to student success. Research shows that when parents are involved, students have:
- Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates
- Better school attendance
Increased motivation, greater self-esteem
- Lower rates of suspension
- Decreased use of alcohol and other drugs
- Fewer instances of violent behavior
- Greater enrollment rates in post secondary education
Parent-to-Parent:
Read how choosing to be an "involved" parent can make a huge difference.
Administrators, faculty, and school boards are key players in establishing and maintaining an environment for successful parent involvement programs. Communication and a willingness to listen are paramount to fostering mutual respect, support, and trust between the school community and parents. When the school community involves parents in collaborative efforts:
- Site-based management teams are encouraged
- Parents attend meetings more often, and feel they have a voice in decision-making
- Policies affecting children are made at the local and district level by committees working together
- Communication and greater understanding is enhanced between the school community and parents
Groups in the community, not limited to the following, social service, city, and county agencies, religious and civic organizations, university and/or college service learning, corporations and businesses are all starting points for involvement. Remember, student's of today become tomorrow's employees and community members! When the community is involved:
- Students gain skills and talents from surroundings and feel a sense of value to their community
- Develop positive relationships with adults other than parents and teachers
- Parents develop connections with other families and community resources
- Gain awareness of the contributions from the community to the school
- Communities form connections between businesses and future employees
- Gain a greater sense of purpose by contributing their wisdom to students
Even though your PTA may choose not to become a PTSA, you can involve students and add enthusiasm and extra energy to your efforts. Involve students on planning committees for programs, invite students to join a panel discussion, initiate a student column for your PTA/PTSA newsletter. The potential for youth participation in PTA is limitless. Your PTA can tap into this potential by giving students a voice and working with them on their concerns.
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