GovernanceNational PTA is composed of 55 state congresses and nearly 26,000 local units in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Department of Defense Schools in Europe and the Pacific.National PTA, as directed by its board of directors, provides leadership, programs, support, and resources to its members at all levels of the association. State PTAs are the liaison between the local PTA and National PTA, helping each to function effectively and to support and sustain the other. PTAs at the local level are valuable assets to their school communities by providing educational and parent involvement information, resources, events, and activities. They are linked to the state PTA and National PTA, forming a nationwide network of members working on behalf of all children and youth. This section provides information on the board members and officers, current PTA bylaws, instructions for nominating candidates for national leadership positions, a National PTA organizational chart, past presidents and PTA financial documents. |
Board Members & OfficersBios for individual members of the National PTA Board of Directors |
Current National PTA BylawsNational PTA bylaws, basic policies, and outline of purpose |
PTA Financial DocumentsIRS Form 990 |
Organizational ChartLeadership structure of the national PTA. |
State PTA PresidentsList of state PTA presidents for 2011–2012 |
Past National PTA Presidents |
Nominating CandidatesRequirements for becoming a National PTA leader |