FSPTA

FSPTA WAS REPRESENTED WITH VISITS TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE TODAY!

Awesome Night at the TOY Gala.

Congratulations to the New Teacher of the Year!!

Baltimore City just started a new PTA for Special Education. Blooming Beyond Barriers had their first Black and White event and I am so honored to have been here.

🎉EXCITING NEWS! 🎉

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (May 6, 2025)—National PTA® is pleased to announce that Howie Berman, MA, CAE has been named the association’s new executive director. Berman brings more than two decades of professional experience within the nonprofit association space, including more than a dozen years with education-focused organizations. He most recently served as interim executive director for the National Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations (NFMLTA), a nonprofit organization that promotes research and improvement in the teaching and learning of modern world languages. Prior to this position, Berman spent five years as executive director of ACTFL (formerly the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). He has also served as chief operating officer of ACTFL and director of information technology and membership services at the American Society for Cell Biology.

“We are thrilled to name Howie our new executive director,” said Yvonne Johnson, president of National PTA. “Howie brings extensive experience in education and the nonprofit association space, which will be a tremendous asset as our association continues our critical work to make a difference for the education, health, safety and well-being of every child and make sure all children, families and schools have what they need to thrive.”

A Certified Association Executive (CAE), Berman earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from the University of Richmond and a master’s degree in Middle Eastern studies from the University of Chicago.

"National PTA has an extraordinary, impactful legacy,” said Berman. “There could not be a more important time for being a powerful voice for all children and families, supporting and advocating for our nation’s public schools and teachers, and ensuring every child’s potential becomes a reality. I look forward to working with the dedicated Board of Directors, talented staff, state and local affiliates, and countless volunteers on behalf of our nation’s students, families and school communities and in support of PTA’s mission.”

Berman will join National PTA May 19, 2025.

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It's that time of year to start thinking about a Nominating Committee and considering elections to help recruit leadership for constituent units. This training will help you understand the process, how to use a polling feature, and give you guidance on strategies to make this a smooth process. Also, this session will provide an approach to encouraging candidates by using diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please have your bylaws available that address nominations and elections.

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Join Free State PTA President Gerrod Tyler and we cover a host of issues and topics to help President's throughout your state.

This month's topic - Understanding the Good Standing Requirements

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Don't miss an opportunity to attend our first webinar of the year! To register for the webinar, please visit www.fspta.org or scan the QR code provided in the flyer.

Leadership Training is free for all PTA/PTSA members. Training this month will be split across 2 days - Wednesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 7. Both trainings will be held in the evening from 6-9pm.

Register for Wednesday's training here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtcOyqrzMuH9U_C2teHdD28nqExYx52s5T #/registration

Register for Thursday's training here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0odOytqzoqHdy0BC6sSGwBCj7y-EWv5LMC #/registration

Please note: Boardsmanship training satisfies the Standards of Affiliation (SOA) requirement for Council PTAs. Two (2) board members, one of whom must be the president, must complete Boardsmanship training provided by National PTA or Free State PTA within one hundred twenty (12) days from the start of the fiscal year.

Please note: Treasurer training satisfies the SOA requirement for local units and Council PTAs. For local units, two (2) officers, one of whom must be the treasurer, must attend annual financial training provided by Free State PTA or County/City Council PTA. For Council PTAs, two (2) board members, one of whom must be the treasurer, must complete financial training provided by Free State PTA within one hundred twenty (120) days of taking office.