Michigan PTA
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Advocacy
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ResourceHosting 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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Resolutions Committee Process
How Michigan PTA proposes, reviews, and adopts resolutions through its Resolutions Committee.
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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.
Governance & Legal
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Standards of Affiliation for Michigan PTA Units and Councils
The annual requirements every Michigan PTA unit and council must meet to remain in good standing — officers, budget, audit, insurance, bylaws, Form 990,…
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PTA Unit Bylaws Template
A fill-in-the-blank bylaws template for local PTA units to adapt and adopt, aligned with Michigan PTA requirements.
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PTSA Unit Bylaws Template
A fill-in-the-blank bylaws template for local PTSA units (those including students) to adapt and adopt.
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PTA Council Bylaws Template
A fill-in-the-blank bylaws template for PTA councils coordinating multiple local units.
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Standards of Affiliation Checklist
The Michigan PTA Standards of Affiliation checklist — required filings for local units to stay in good standing.
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Michigan PTA Strategic Plan 2023–2026
A three-year strategic roadmap covering growing membership, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
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Michigan PTA Bylaws
The complete Michigan PTA bylaws (April 2025 edition) — purposes, membership, officers, governing bodies, and amendment procedures.
Communications
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Newsflash 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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How to Make Your Own Custom PTA/PTSA Logo
A Word template that lets local units create a customized logo by typing their unit name into a pre-formatted text box, with instructions, three…
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PTA Brand Kit
The official PTA brand kit — logos, colors, typography, and usage guidance for representing PTA consistently in your local unit communications.
Family Resources
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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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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…
Elections
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Sample Election Script — Nominating Committee & Election
Step-by-step script for running a PTA officer election meeting: opening nominations, floor nominations, ballot voting, the tellers' committee, and recording results.
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Officers, Nominations & Elections
A concise guide covering officer duties (President, Treasurer, Secretary, Committee Chairs), nominating committees, and the rules for conducting elections.
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Sample Nominating Committee Report
A template nominating committee report for use during local PTA officer elections.
Membership
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Myths vs. Truths: Teachers Edition
A National PTA flyer addressing ten common misconceptions teachers have about PTA membership and involvement — pairing each myth with the truth about how…
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PTA Resources Teachers Should Know
A National PTA flyer highlighting key resources available to teachers through PTA membership — DEI tools, advocacy resources, educational programs (Reflections, STEM + Families,…
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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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Design Your PTA/PTSA Membership Plan
A National PTA DIY guide that walks boards through a four-step membership planning framework: Picture, Listen, Ask, Nurture.
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How to Welcome Diverse Perspectives into Your PTA
A two-page National PTA guide with five practical strategies for building a more inclusive PTA: learning your community, avoiding tokenism, building trust, catering to…
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Membership Quick Reference Guide
A National PTA reference for membership chairs — your first 30 days, messaging, objection handling, recruitment/retention, and tracking dues.
Health & School Safety
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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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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.
Programs
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Michigan PTA Appreciation Awards
A guide to the four Michigan PTA Appreciation Awards members can purchase and present — the Distinguished Service Award (DSA), Council Member of the…
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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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ResourceReflections
Michigan PTA’s National PTA arts recognition program — categories, themes, entry rules, and deadlines for students and their families.
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ResourceFran Anderson Scholarship
Michigan PTA's annual scholarship program supporting qualified students across the state.
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Reflections — Leader Resources
Program-administration resources for PTA leaders running Reflections in their unit — themes, category rules, judging, and submission timelines.
Trainings
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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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Sample Election Script — Nominating Committee & Election
Step-by-step script for running a PTA officer election meeting: opening nominations, floor nominations, ballot voting, the tellers' committee, and recording results.
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Officers, Nominations & Elections
A concise guide covering officer duties (President, Treasurer, Secretary, Committee Chairs), nominating committees, and the rules for conducting elections.
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Sample Nominating Committee Report
A template nominating committee report for use during local PTA officer elections.
Finance
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Audit Worksheet (Automated)
Automated Excel audit worksheet for local PTA treasurers, with formulas pre-populated.
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Audit Worksheet (Manual)
Manual Excel audit worksheet for local PTA treasurers who prefer to enter formulas themselves.
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Audit Worksheet (Automated, Spanish)
Hoja de auditoría automatizada — Spanish-language version of the automated audit worksheet.
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Sample Budget (Automated)
A sample automated budget spreadsheet for local PTA units to adapt.
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Sample Annual Treasurer’s Report
A spreadsheet template for the annual treasurer's report summarizing the full fiscal year for membership review.
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Sample Monthly Treasurer’s Report
A spreadsheet template for the monthly treasurer's report.
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eFinance Sample Standing Rules
Sample standing rules for local PTA units using eFinance for treasurer workflows.
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eFinance Debit Card User Agreement Template
A user-agreement template for issuing eFinance debit cards within a local PTA.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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