ACCPTA stands behind this position from the National PTA. Two of our association’s founding principles are to promote the safety and well-being of all children and youth and to advocate for children and families who are most vulnerable. We urge our legislators to immediately stop the zero-tolerance policy that is resulting in harmful separation of undocumented childrenContinue reading “Position on Separating Undocumented Children and Families”
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Welcome Message from Pam Korithoski
Dear ACCPTA Family, On June 1st, I started a new journey as the new ACCPTA President. I am honored and privileged to represent our County and its 3200 members. It is an honor to serve and work with you. I want to first thank Khanh-Lien Banko, Rik McNeill, Tarcha Rentz and Kim Taylor for theirContinue reading “Welcome Message from Pam Korithoski”
Equity Plan Responses in Full
Recently, the Gainesville Sun published an article about the Alachua County School District’s Office of Equity and Outreach and our School Board’s charge to deliver an Equity Plan by this June 30th. We wanted to share the questions and our full responses with you to better inform you about the ACCPTA’s broader perspective and experienceContinue reading “Equity Plan Responses in Full”
ACCPTA 2017 – 2018 Year in Review
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”