For Michigan Families
Resources for Michigan Families
Advocacy alerts, family resources, school safety, and mental-health tools for Michigan families.
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ResourceNewsflash Newsletter
Michigan PTA's Newsflash — our newsletter for families and PTA leaders, with news, updates, and resources from across the state.
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Volunteer Opportunities
A full listing of Michigan PTA state-level volunteer committees — board, standing, and ad hoc — plus the interest form to get involved.
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Strengthening Family-School Partnerships: A Reference Guide for PTA Leaders
A practical reference guide for putting the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships into action — covering all six standards (Welcome All Families, Communicate…
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Hosting a Candidate Forum
A comprehensive planning guide for hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum — IRS 501(c)(3) compliance, format options, a month-by-month to-do list, media and attendee strategies,…
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PTA Programs — Stronger Families. Better Schools.
A National PTA flyer introducing the five core PTA programs — School of Excellence, Reflections Arts Program, STEM + Families, Healthy Lifestyles, and PTA…
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Healthy Minds: Supporting Student Mental Health
A National PTA Healthy Minds overview introducing the program's approach to supporting student and family mental and emotional well-being, with guidance families can use…
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Why PTA
A one-page overview comparing PTA membership to unaffiliated parent groups — PTA's nationwide network, built-in resources, governance support, and advocacy reach, plus historic accomplishments…
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Finding Mental Health Support in Your Community
A National PTA Healthy Lifestyles guide helping families locate mental health support nationally and locally — starting with school counselors and nurses, then an…
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Parental Guide to OK2SAY
A two-page Michigan state guide for parents explaining OK2SAY, the statewide confidential tip line for reporting potential harm to students or schools. Covers how…
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Blueprint to Take Action on School Safety
National PTA's blueprint for taking action on school safety — practical, evidence-based steps families and PTA leaders can take to advocate for safer schools.
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ResourceReflections
Michigan PTA’s National PTA arts recognition program — categories, themes, entry rules, and deadlines for students and their families.
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Michigan Nonprofit Voter Guide
A nonpartisan guide for nonprofits and PTAs on voter engagement, civic education, and what counts as advocacy under nonprofit rules.
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Michigan PTA Past Presidents
A complete list of Michigan PTA presidents from 1918 through 2024, including terms of service and notations for those who served as National PTA…
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ResourceFran Anderson Scholarship
Michigan PTA's annual scholarship program supporting qualified students across the state.