Most agree that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153if you fail to plan,\u00c2\u00a0you plan to fail.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Invest the time now\u00c2\u00a0planning and preparing for your new\u00c2\u00a0role as an officer or chairman on a\u00c2\u00a0PTA board. This will be the key to success.<\/p>\n
PTA presidents receive job-specific resources in the service mailing sent\u00c2\u00a0in August that they will pass on to you\u00c2\u00a0and other board members. Review the information from the president to\u00c2\u00a0enhance your skill set as a leader.<\/p>\n
Follow up by talking to your predecessor about how and when things were\u00c2\u00a0done in the past and what worked best.\u00c2\u00a0Both strategies ensure you will be\u00c2\u00a0well-equipped to handle your new\u00c2\u00a0position.<\/p>\n
Mark your calendar to attend PTA\u00c2\u00a0trainings. Local councils and districts\u00c2\u00a0often hold job-specific workshops tailored to your needs. Participating in\u00c2\u00a0training also connects you to a network of experienced leaders as mentors you\u00c2\u00a0can call on during your term.<\/p>\n
To initiate and refresh programs for the\u00c2\u00a0upcoming year, explore potential new\u00c2\u00a0resources by visiting the California\u00c2\u00a0State PTA website \u00e2\u20ac\u201c www.capta.org \u00e2\u20ac\u201cand the National PTA website \u00e2\u20ac\u201cwww.pta.org. There are a wealth of\u00c2\u00a0ideas for programs and activities to\u00c2\u00a0adapt for your PTA.<\/p>\n
In addition to preparing for your role,\u00c2\u00a0set aside time and arrange to meet as a\u00c2\u00a0new board to assess past activities,\u00c2\u00a0identify current needs and set future\u00c2\u00a0initiatives to map out the PTA year. Taking this proactive approach, during\u00c2\u00a0the summer break, prepares you to work smarter and more effectively as a\u00c2\u00a0PTA leader and as a PTA team.<\/p>\n
~ Leadership Commission, California State PTA, June 2011<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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