National PTA Programs (en español) provide access to engaging, educational & fun opportunities that inspire, recognize and impact all students and their families. Start your program today by learning more about each program through National PTA.
September- Back to School With PTA
From first day jitters to excitement about a new year, National PTA is here to help you go back to school so your family can make this year better than ever.
October - Anti-Bullying Month
Listen to a podcast - How to Handle Bullying
National PTA's Resolution on Bullying
Buy some Anti-Bullying promotional swag for students
February
Founders’ Day (February 17) is when we celebrate the legacy and work of our founders—Alice McLellan Birney, Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Selena Sloan Butler—to better the lives of every child in education, health and safety.
Led by ConnectSafely in the United States, it’s a day to bring communities together to discuss challenges families face navigating the digital world, and empowers them to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.
Take Your Family To School Week
Take Your Family to School Week is designed to provide families with an opportunity to get more involved in their child’s education and strengthen their partnerships with teachers and administrators.
March - National Reading Month
We encourage local PTAs to host a Family Reading Experience program to support families as they encourage a love of reading through access to books, especially those that reflect the diversity of the world.
April - Volunteer Appreciation Week
National PTA is proud to celebrate all of the passionate volunteers who we love to PTA with! The power of PTA comes from you, our volunteers, and we are filled with gratitude to champion the PTA mission alongside you.
May - Teacher Appreciation Week
It’s easy to thank a teacher! Use our thank-you cards, certificates, flyers, coloring pages, acrostic poem, social media graphics and web ads.