Common Sense Site National PTA holds a Convention and Exhibition each year where child advocates can convene to work, learn, and share. We cannot answer every question we receive, but each week on this page we will post the most frequently asked questions. The dues are no longer listed in the revised bylaws. The dues are no longer listed in the revised bylaws.
Most units collect an additional amount to help defray the costs of operating the local unit.
The unit receives various leadership, governance, financial, and program resources from their state and the National PTA as well as national representation as part of their membership in our organization. Once chartered, they become part of a network of volunteers advocating on behalf of the health, welfare, and education of children at the local, state, and national levels. Other parent teacher groups have essentially a local focus generally confined to the school with which they are connected. Our work with national partners on education, health, and safety issues as well as on federal legislation which bring benefits to all communities is supported through membership dues. In June 2000, National PTA asked Convention delegates to consider a dollar increase in dues.