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Welcome to Michigan PTA

Every child deserves a champion.

PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Find your starting point

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For Michigan Families and Community Members

Start here, family

Supporting students, families, and stronger school communities — find advocacy alerts, family resources, school safety information, mental health support, and more.

  • Advocacy
  • Family Resources
  • School Safety
  • Mental Health
Resources for Families
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For PTA Leaders

Run a strong PTA

Everything you need to lead — member resources, trainings, state bylaws, programs and grants, and a community of local PTA leaders across Michigan.

  • Member Resources
  • Trainings
  • Bylaws
  • Programs & Grants
Resources for Leaders

Since 1918

Michigan PTA has been a leading voice for children and families across our state — working with families, educators, school boards, lawmakers, and community leaders to ensure every child's needs are met.

Our impact

Over 100 years of impact for Michigan children.

A chapter of National PTA — the nation's oldest and largest child advocacy association.

1918
Founded in Battle Creek, Michigan
100+
Years advocating for Michigan children
300+
Local PTA/PTSA units across Michigan
100,000+
Michigan students impacted by local PTA units

Building on a legacy

What PTA advocacy has accomplished for American children.

  • Universal kindergarten
  • Child labor laws
  • National school lunch program
  • Public health service
  • Juvenile justice system
  • Mandatory immunization

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