Walk through the California State PTA Advocacy for Kids Handbook, learn about the California State PTA Legislation Program, review how a bill becomes a law in California and find out where to obtain information on bills and issues. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the presentation. Ideas for membership campaigns, student recruitment and involvement will be presented. Membership recruitment at the secondary school level is not difficult. Students who are frequently absent may be putting their futures in jeopardy.
Chronic absenteeism is a behavior that is highly associated with dropping out of school.
Absenteeism also dramatically affects school budgets and program offerings. It is also an important obligation of schools, faith communities, youth and other service organizations. Learn how to strengthen the character of young people with a consistent set of ethical values. California's New American High Schools Initiative focuses on the 12 research-based strategies that are a blueprint for school improvement. This conference will share how parents, community, businesses and students make these strategies come to life.