RALEIGH, N.C., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has nationally recognized the impact of the NCPTA Parent Involvement Initiative. The NCPTA team was chosen as one of only three groups in the nation to present June 23 at an Education Policy Briefing on Family Engagement in Washington D.C. which focused on best practices for collaborating with schools and engaging parents to improve student outcomes.
Using evidence-based methods, NCPTA is impacting students’ learning opportunities by connecting the dots between teachers, schools and parents in ways that enable them to communicate and work together on improving student achievement. The NCPTA Involvement Initiative team includes regional coordinators who use a customized, outreach approach, which includes home visits with teachers, to meet the specific needs of students and families in targeted communities across North Carolina.
“North Carolina is receiving national attention for NCPTA’s innovative and unique family engagement strategies focused on student achievement,” said Debra Horton, executive director. “We are receiving calls and emails from around the country and are thrilled to share the evidence-based research and success of our Parent Involvement Initiative.”
Uniquely positioned as the largest parent-teacher volunteer organization in the state working to help children reach their potential, the NCPTA offers statewide trainings for educators and parents. Teachers and parents convene throughout the year to exchange ideas and share success stories.
Teachers and parents who are interested in learning more about best practices for parent involvement are invited to attend the NCPTA Summer Leadership Training July 23 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Online registration is $10 and open through July 15. Visit www.ncpta.org for details.
About NCPTA
The North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) is the oldest and largest volunteer organization advocating for the education, health, safety and success of all children and youth while building strong families and communities. PTAs across North Carolina impact more than 685,000 children and their families. For more information, visit www.ncpta.org
Contact: Anita Blomme
(919) 673-9591