National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations actively seek or develop and promote programs that assist parents in extending and supporting skills developed at school; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA promote the use of programs and tools to guide parents, alongside their children, in forming plans for their children’s education; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations provide opportunities for parents to feel welcome and valued at their children’s schools and to partner intentionally with teachers and other school personnel as well as create strong partnerships within the community;
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:
(2) parental involvement as an essential component of all policy-making processes pertaining to children;
Champion opportunities for constructive family engagement within schools and the greater community.
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:
Shared Responsibility in Educational Decision Making The National PTA supports the concept of shared responsibility in the development of school policies and in curriculum decisions. PTA urges all school boards to cooperate with parents, teachers, students, principals, administrators, business, civic and community leaders, and the general public in this process. We recognize that boards of education have the legal responsibility for school policy. At the same time, we believe that, because parents, teachers, students, and the general public are affected by school policy, it is appropriate that they participate in its determination. We believe that such sharing of responsibility will result in greater responsiveness to student and societal needs and therefore improve the quality of educational opportunity.
