Advocacy
In addition to day trip to Sacramento, there are also 5-6 evening trainings that are required as this prepare you for the issues.
Student Board Membership
Did you know that students can serve on the California State PTA Board of Managers? As full voting members who serve alongside adult volunteers, they are able to share their unique perspectives on current issues, voice their concerns, and provide important insights during meetings. Service as a board member provides students with a valuable opportunity to develop leadership skills within the framework and organizational structure of the California State PTA. For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, click here.
Who is eligible? Student board members must be high school juniors or seniors in the 2026-2027 school year. Those selected will serve on the California State PTA Board of Managers.
How can students apply? The online application will be available soon!
Information
Each month, the Fourth District PTA Advocacy Team produces a publication called Advocacy Communicator. The purpose is to provide you with current advocacy information including issues affecting education on both the state and local levels, as well as information about PTA. It also contains announcements about upcoming speakers and events that are pertinent to children and education.
To access the latest issue as well as prior issues please click here: http://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/# and select the advocacy tab to find our more about these current events and issues affecting education.
Our goal is to empower you, as a PTSA member to become an advocate for our students.
Application forms and further information on Advocacy will be posted on this page in due course.