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The mission of PTAs everywhere is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. In short, we are advocates for ALL children. For over 120 years, we have been the largest, volunteer child advocacy association in the United States. The Alachua County Council ofContinue reading “ACCPTA 2017 – 2018 Year in Review”

Click here to view slides from the May 2018 General Meeting.  

Our ESE Committee has partnered with the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System and A Family Network on Disabilities to bring our families with Exceptional Students resources, tools and webinars for them to navigate the world of ESE.  Here are some tips on supporting positive behaviors at home during the summer.  We encourage you toContinue reading “ESE Support”

Following is a summary of legislation that was passed during the 2018 Legislative Session that will most likely have an effect on Alachua County Schools: The Good Accountability: Some enhanced accountability for private schools (for example: background checks for staff). Title I Funds: More administrative funds are being provided, which means we can implement moreContinue reading “Alachua County Advocates PTA 2018 Legislative Update”