The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a nonprofit organization [501(c)(3)] that works to improve the lives of children through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

The PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

National PTA® is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. For 125 years, it has worked with school communities and decision-makers to solve the toughest problems in our nation’s history. Join us as we celebrate the PTA's mission and work and plan for the future.