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Advocacy – guidelines for advocating for children with lawmakers and policy-makers
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_legislative/how_to_advocate.cfm
Advocacy Activities for PTAs
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_legislative/legislative_activities.cfm
Annual Report – Iowa PTA Annual Report for the most recent fiscal year
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Annual_Report.pdf
Apple Award – description and application for the Apple Award
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Apple_Award_Form.pdf
Banner – large indoor/outdoor banner with PTA logo that can be customized for your PTA
http://www.iowapta.org/en/_state_pta/programs/¤_pta_banner.cfm
Becoming a PTA or PTSA – procedures and forms to start a PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_membership/forming_a_new_pta_unit.cfm
Board Email List – current Iowa PTA officers and board members
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Board%20Member%20Email%20List.pdf
Building Successful Partnerships (BSP) – strategies for parent, family and community involvement
http://www.iowapta.org/en/_state_pta/programs/¤_parent_involvement.cfm
Bylaws – model bylaws and instructions for submitting bylaws to Iowa PTA for review
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/resources_for_officers.cfm
Calendar – important events and deadlines
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Calendar.pdf
Collaborations – Iowa PTA collaborates with organizations and groups with similar missions or goals
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/resources_for_officers.cfm
Committee Chairs – duties of PTA committee chairmen
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Duties_of_PTA_Committee_Chairs.pdf
Community Outreach Award – description and application for the Community Outreach Award
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Community_Outreach_Award_Form.pdf
Convention – Iowa PTA annual convention
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_state_pta/convention.cfm
Donations – donating to Iowa PTA, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Donation_Form.pdf
Duties – duties of PTA officers and committee chairmen
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/resources_for_officers.cfm
EIN (Employer Identification Number) – every PTA has one! Contact the PTA office for information.
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/New_Unit_Checklist.pdf
Ethics and Advocacy – how to advocate for children and do it correctly
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Guidelines_for_Advocating.pdf
Founder’s Day
http://www.iowapta.org/en/_state_pta/programs/¤_founder's_day.cfm
Form 990 – tips for filing Form 990 or 990-EZ with the IRS
http://www.iowapta.org/files/documents/pdf/Filing_Tips_for_IRS_Form_990.pdf
Fund-raising – specific laws, rules and guidelines for fund-raising - new ideas for fundraising
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/resources_for_officers.cfm
Grant Agreement – used to hold PTAs harmless when donating money to schools for equipment.
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/word_docs/Grant_Agreement.doc
History – Iowa PTA history
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_state_pta/history_of_iowa_pta.cfm
How to Help Your Child Succeed – workshop offered by Iowa PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/How_To_Help_Your_Child_Succeed_Flyer.pdf
Insurance – why your PTA needs it and how to get it
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/resources_for_officers.cfm
Issues – Current Iowa PTA legislative platform, resolutions and position statements
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Legislative_Program.pdf
Leadership Training
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/leadership_training.cfm
Legislative Activities – advocacy activities for PTAs
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_legislative/legislative_activities.cfm
Legislative Articles – a collection of articles about legislative issues and advocacy
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_legislative/articles_for_advocates.cfm
Legislative News and Updates
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_legislative/legislative_updates.cfm
Legislative Program – current Iowa PTA platform, resolutions and position statements
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_legislative/legislative_program.cfm
Legislative Resources – a variety of resources for advocates
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_legislative/legislative_resources.cfm
Legislative Toolkit – how to effectively advocate to lawmakers and policymakers
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Advocating_to_Lawmakers.pdf
Life Achievement Award
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/leadership_awards.cfm
Membership – becoming a PTA member
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_membership/becoming_a_pta_member.cfm
Membership Awards – list of awards offered and current award recipients
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_membership/membership_awards.cfm
Membership Campaign – annual PTA membership theme and instructions (optional)
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_membership/membership_campaign.cfm
Membership Cards – ordering additional cards
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Additional_Membership_Cards_Request_Form.pdf
Membership Dues – procedure for sending dues to Iowa PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_membership/membership_committee.cfm
Membership Dues – what do you get for your dues?
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Why_PTA.pdf
Membership Form for PTA – optional membership form your PTA may use
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/PTA_Membership_Form.pdf
Membership Form for PTSA – optional membership form your PTSA may use
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/PTSA_Membership_Form.pdf
Membership – How to form a new PTA - procedures and forms for starting a PTA or PTSA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_membership/forming_a_new_pta_unit.cfm
Merging PTAs – procedure for merging PTAs when schools merge
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_membership/merging_pta_units.cfm
Mission of the PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/home/Mission_and_Purpose.cfm
Mr. PTA Award – description and application for the Mr. PTA Award
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Mr_PTA_Award_Form.pdf
Movie Licensing – showing a movie video or DVD requires a site license
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/resources_for_officers.cfm
National PTA website – resources for PTA members, PTA leaders, parents and advocates for children
www.pta.org
National Standards for Family-School Partnerships
http://www.iowapta.org/en/_state_pta/programs/¤_parent_involvement.cfm
National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs
http://www.iowapta.org/en/_state_pta/programs/¤_parent_involvement.cfm
Neva Taylor PTA – statewide PTA unit
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Neva_Taylor_PTA_Membership_Form.pdf
New Officer Form – to be sent to the Iowa PTA every year!
http://www.iowapta.org/files/documents/pdf/New_Officer_Form.pdf
New PTA – procedures and forms for starting a PTA or PTSA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_membership/forming_a_new_pta_unit.cfm
Newsletters – Iowa PTA newsletters and electronic bulletin, One Voice
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/newsletter.cfm
Nominations – nominating an individual for office in the Iowa PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Officer_Nomination_Form.pdf
Officer Form – to be sent to Iowa PTA every year!
http://www.iowapta.org/files/documents/pdf/New_Officer_Form.pdf
Officers – current Iowa PTA officers and board members with email addresses
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Board%20Member%20Email%20List.pdf
Officers – duties of PTA officers
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Duties_of_PTA_Officers.pdf
One Voice – Iowa PTA electronic bulletin and monthly newsletters
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/newsletter.cfm
Parent Involvement
http://www.iowapta.org/en/_state_pta/programs/¤_parent_involvement.cfm
Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence – certification program to recognize schools with excellent parent involvement programs
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_state_pta/iowa_schools_of_excellence.cfm
Position Statements – current Iowa PTA position statements, resolutions and legislative platform
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Legislative_Program.pdf
Presentations – presentations and workshops offered by Iowa PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Presentation_Request_Form.pdf
PTA Academy – training for your PTA offered by Iowa PTA at your location
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/leadership_training.cfm
PTA – What does the PTA do?
http://ipta.octadyne.net//files/documents/pdf/What_PTA_Does.pdf
PTA – What kinds of PTAs are there?
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Types_of_PTAs.pdf
PTSA – What is a PTSA?
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Types_of_PTAs.pdf
Reflections – PTA program for youth designed to celebrate and promote the arts
http://www.iowapta.org/en/_state_pta/programs/¤_reflections.cfm
Resolutions – current Iowa PTA resolutions, position statements and legislative platform
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Legislative_Program.pdf
Resolutions – instructions and form to submit a resolution to Iowa PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_legislative/resolution_process.cfm
Running a PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/resources_for_officers.cfm
Sales Tax
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_leadership/resources_for_officers.cfm
Scholarships – offered by Iowa PTA to graduating seniors
http://www.iowapta.org/en/_state_pta/programs/¤_scholarships.cfm
Schools of Excellence – certification program to recognize schools with excellent parent involvement
http://ipta.octadyne.net/en/_state_pta/iowa_schools_of_excellence.cfm
State PTA Leadership Team – current Iowa PTA officers and board members
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Board%20Member%20Email%20List.pdf
Tax Forms – tips for filing Form 990 or 990-EZ with the IRS
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Filing_Tips_for_IRS_Form_990.pdf
Volunteer Form – volunteering to help in the state PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Volunteer_Form.pdf
Workshops – workshops and presentations offered by Iowa PTA
http://ipta.octadyne.net/files/documents/pdf/Presentation_Request_Form.pdf