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Texas
PTA Awards Specifications Summary 2005 - 2006 |
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PTAs
can be recognized at the Bronze, Silver or Gold level depending on the
requirements met.
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PTAs must be in good standing with TX PTA.
No videos, please. |
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| Awards |
Bronze
Requirements |
Silver Requirements |
Bronze &
Silver Submissions |
Gold
Requirements |
Gold Submission |
Page Count |
Arts in Education Programming
Application
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PTA
sponsored one arts in ed
program in addition to Reflections that supports core curriculum (list TEKS) |
PTA
sponsored two arts in ed
programs in addition to Reflections that support core curriculum (list TEKS) |
Entry
form attached to file folder,
summary (100 words or less) on separate paper, completed Reflectioins Local
PTA Participation Form, AIE Description Form for each program (not
Reflections, unless especially noteworthy). |
Silver
requirements, plus: Set goal for AIE prog., Partner with outside group, Increase Reflections participation by 20%, Write narratives (community involvement, promotional ideas,
special incentives, student involvement) |
Bronze
& Silver Requirements, plus: Supplemental pages with brief narratives
(250 words or less each) not to exceed 5 pages |
Max.
# of pages = 5, excluding forms |
Local PTA Evaluation
Application
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200-249
points |
250-299
points |
Complete
and attach entry form to file folder. |
300-350
points |
Complete
and attach entry form to file folder. |
3
pages of forms |
Membership Campaign
Application
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Used
TX PTA resources to plan (Activity kit, Chairman's guide, handbook), theme
(TX PTA or original), fall & spring campaign, community publicity |
Bronze
requirements, plus: submitted member dues/lists by 10/15, continuous
membership enrollment with final dues/list by 3/15, 75%
member dues by 9/10
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Completed
entry form attached to file folder, summary (100 words or less) on separate paper. |
Silver
requirements, plus: PTA at Summer Seminar in July and State Convention in
February, submitted dues within 5 days of receipt, applied for membership
awards, included brief narratives (programs, projects, promotional ideas,
student involvement, community
involvement, special incentives, publicity) |
Bronze
& Silver Requirements, plus: Supplemental pages with brief narratives
(250 words or less each). Attach everything to the file
folder. |
Max.
# of pages = 5, including
forms, but not summary (that leaves 3 pages for narratives) |
Parent Education Programming
Application
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PTA
presented or hosted at least 3 hours parent education programming |
Bronze
requirements, plus: more points on the form? |
Complete
entry form (duplicate 3rd page for each program) and attach
to file folder. Summary (100 words or less) on
separate paper. |
Silver
requirements, plus: Write narratives describing: parent education goals,
strategies to increase attendance and evaluation. |
Bronze
& Silver Requirements, plus: Supplemental pages with brief narratives
(250 words or less each). Attach everything to the file
folder. |
Max.
# of pages = 2, excluding forms |
Student Programming
Application
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One
hour of student programming. Used PTA resources to plan
(Parent Ed/Programs Chairman's Guide, Handbook, Annual Resources, TX PTA and
national websites. Set goals. Targeted students in certain grades. |
Bronze
requirements, plus: Total of two hours of student programming. Gained community support from local
businesses, agencies, other PTAs. Used available PTA and community publicity.
Included students in planning |
Complete
entry form (duplicate 3rd page for each program) and attach
to file folder. Summary (100 words or less) on
separate paper. |
Silver
requirements, plus: Total of three hours of student programming. Targeted students on other campuses in certain grades.
Included students in implementation of the programming. Write narratives describing: goals,
strategies for implementation, resources, evaluation. |
Bronze
& Silver Requirements, plus: Supplemental pages with brief narratives
(250 words or less each). Attach everything to the file
folder. |
Max.
# of pages = 2, excluding forms |
Outstanding Website
Application
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Themes/goals,
graphics, newsletter, legislative updates, ongoing projects |
Bronze
requirements, plus: links to national, TX, Area, and Council PTAs, school and
school district |
Completed
entry form and summary (100 words or less) on separate paper. Attach everything to the file folder. |
Silver
requirements, plus: provide information (board roster and contact info,
calendar of events, volunteer opportunities), be easy to use (pages
identified, info organized, easy navigation, legible) |
Completed
entry form and summary (100 words or less) on separate paper. Attach everything to the file folder. |
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Texas PTA Awards
Specifications 2005 - 2006
(Continued) |
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PTA will recognize a finalist at each level (Early Childhood, Elementary,
Middle/Juniorand High School) and choose an Overall Award Recipient |
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PTAs must be in good standing with TX PTA.
No videos, please. |
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Requirements |
Submission |
Page Count |
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Go Green Initiative (GGI) Outstanding Green School
Application
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PTA
sponsored or participated in: Beautification, Environmental Awareness, school
recycling, Earth or Special Day, Teacher Envir. Educ., Evir. Program, Enviro.
Issue, Go Green Initiative |
Entry
form, summary (100 words or less) on separate paper, supplementary pages
describing programs, projects and involvement (dates, numbers, goals,
benefits, photos, flyers, articles). Staple everything to
the file folder. |
Max.
# of pages = 10 (or 5 front/back), excluding forms and summary |
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Health Concerns
Application
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One
time event (health fair, etc.) or on-going project (awareness
program)--specify type. Time period: 4/1/05-3/31/06 |
Entry
form, summary (100 words or less) on separate paper, supplementary pages
(font size 11 or more) describing:
goals, activities, publicity, involvement (numbers and types of
participants), evaluation (lasting benefits), in a report
cover or 1/2" 3-ring binder. |
Max.
# of pages = 10 (or 5 front/back), excluding forms and summary |
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Keep Texas Beautiful Campus Beautification
Application
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Project
beautifies, improves, cleans up or educates about envir. Inside or outside
school, local area or community. Local PTA is originating sponsor. Include
other groups (students, staff, community). Time period: 5/1/05-4/30/06 |
Complete
entry form, summary (100 words or less) on separate paper, supplementary
pages describing programs, including summary with before, during and after
photos, publicity, diagrams, and descriptive materials. Staple
everything to the file folder. |
Max.
# of pages = 10 (or 5 front/back), excluding forms and summary |
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Legislative Guardian
Application
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Enactment
of legislative action on behalf of all children. Explain planning
process/goals, scope of project, desired outcome, results of action to date. |
Complete
entry form, summary (100 words or less) on separate paper, and supplementary
pages. Materials must be put in a report cover or
1/2" 3-ring binder. |
Max.
# of pages = 10 (or 5 front/back), excluding forms and summary |
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Outstanding Newsletter
Application
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Point
system based on inclusion of calendar, parenting articles, president's
message, chairmen's news, awards, school events, news from Council, Area,
State and National PTAs, parent involvement opportunities, artwork |
Complete
entry form. Summary (100 words or less) on separate paper. Submit best 3
newsletters from current school year. Place in pocket
folder with entry form in front. |
No
Limit |
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Outstanding Parent Involvement
Application
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Must
be in operation during current school year. Must be in conjunction with local
PTA. Last year's winners not eligible. Include info on: primary purpose, how
it relates to campus goals, examples of effective activities, innovative ways
of motivating parents, business partnerships, problems, publicity, program
impact. |
Complete
entry form. Summary (100 words or less) on separate paper. Add write-up and
supplementary materials (photos, brochures, programs, handbooks, etc.).
Materials must be in a report cover. |
Max.
# of pages = 10 (or 5 front/back), excluding forms and summary |
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Student Involvement
Application
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Time
Period: 4/1/05-3/31/06. Provide information on: Planning and goals, scope of
projects, effects of having students involved. |
Complete
entry form. Add supplementary materials on planning, scope and effects.
Summary (100 words or less) on separate paper. May submit in report cover. |
Max.
# of pages = 10 (or 5 front/back), excluding form and summary |
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Youth Protection Project
Application
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Describe:
goals, activities, publicity, involvement of different groups and their
numbers (students, parents, staff, community), project evaluation. Time
period: 4/1/05 to 3/31/06 |
Entry
form, summary (100 words or less) on separate paper, supplementary pages
(font size no smaller than 11 point type) with photographs, press clippings,
programs, etc. in report cover |
Max.
# of pages = 10 (or 5 front/back), excluding forms and summary |
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