Mission/Vision: Every Child, One Voice

PTSA Values

Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.
Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.
Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.
Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.
Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.
Integrity: We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.

PTSA Purposes

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, and throughout the community;
To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth;
To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth;
To provide resources and education for parents and caregivers to help navigate their journey;
To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth; and
To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.

Vision Statement

Making every child’s potential a reality by establishing the New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. (NYS PTA) as the premier association for parent involvement and advocacy for all children

Mission Statement

PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.

Beliefs

Every child deserves to have their basic needs met.
Every child deserves an education designed to meet the child’s needs.
Public education is the appropriate forum to prepare children for participation in a democratic society.
Every child deserves our continued commitment to advocacy.
PTSA will take the lead in parent involvement by training parents/caregivers to be partners in education.
PTSA will take the lead in promoting the value of parent involvement with the community and educational partners.
We are responsible for identifying, understanding, and meeting the needs of our diverse membership.
Educators are an integral part of our association.
Education and leadership training and self-evaluation are essential at all levels.
Programs and materials should be provided to enhance parenting skills.
Challenging oneself leads to growth.