Friday, February 8, 2008

Apply today for one of PTA’s most prestigious awards!

The Phoebe Apperson Hearst–National PTA Excellence

in Education Partnership Award

Your PTA could receive $2,000 or $500!

About the Award
The Phoebe Apperson Hearst–National PTA Excellence in Education Partnership Award recognizes and celebrates local PTAs whose collaborative efforts with parents, families, educators, and community members promote family involvement in ongoing programs that support and encourage student success.

What the Winner Receives
The national Hearst Award winner:

• Receives $2,000 to continue its collaborative program.
• Receives two expense-paid trips, one for the PTA president or designee and one for a representative of the collaborative partner, to the PTA National Convention, being held this year in San Diego, California, June 20-23.
• Participates in convention activities designed to recognize award winners.
• Is featured in national PTA publications.

Each year, there are also up to four honorable mention recipients, each of which receives $500 to continue its education partnership. All qualified applicants receive a certificate of participation.

Last year’s winner, Van Bokkelen Elementary School PTA, showed what a difference family-school-community partnerships can make.

Who Should Apply
Any local PTA in good standing with the state and national PTAs may apply.

Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted to the state PTA. Deadlines vary by state, from late February to late March.

Please contact your state PTA office for your state’s deadline, as well as the address to which you should send your application materials.

For full application requirements, download the application at www.pta.org/hearst.

Go to www.pta.org/hearst
and apply today!