Francis T. Evans Elementary School PTA

About the PTA

What is the PTA?

PTA is the largest child advocacy organization with over 7 million members in the National PTA and with nearly 220,000 members in the Maryland PTA, whose sole purpose is the education and welfare of all children at home, in our schools and communities nationwide.

What does the PTA do?

PTA provides parents and teachers with a way to share their experience and knowledge about children. PTA members support public education and work to improve children's health and safety. PTAs speak on behalf of children--who can't effect change for themselves--at local, state and national government levels.

Local PTAs work independently to promote the welfare of children in local schools and communities. They work together with principals, superintendents, school boards and other community leaders to make sure your concerns are heard and needs are met. State PTAs coordinate programs throughout the state on behalf of children. They organize volunteers to represent PTA views in you legislature and Washington, DC. Francis T. Evans Elementary School PTA is a local PTA.

The National PTA develops programs and the materials you need to conduct programs locally. It also provides numerous publications including OUR CHILDREN, one of the best parenting magazines available.

Why Join?

PTA Members are afforded the opportunity to:

Vote on PTA-sponsored programs, events, and planned activities to support the school