Family-School Partnerships Awards
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2009-10 Award Winners |
Alabama PTA Awards are based on the National Standards for Family-School Partnerships. The six standards are:
(2) Communicating Effectively,
(3) Supporting Student Success,
(4) Speaking Up for Every Child,
(5) Sharing Power, and
(6) Collaborating with the Community.
Read each standard. There are suggestion of programs that align with each one listed below the definition. Complete the Awards application; submit two copies to Alabama PTA, 470 South Union Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, by March 1st (it must be postmarked by this date NO faxes). Local units may apply in multiple categories. Remember awards are based on activities supported or sponsored by the PTA and not the activities of the school staff.
All award packages should have the
Award Application Cover Sheet
FSP Award Application Cover Sheet and Guidelines (PDF)
FSP Award Application Cover Sheet and Guidelines (Word)
Welcoming all families into the school community
Definition: Families are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class.
• Family nights on math and literacy
• Host an Open House or Multicultural event
• Family movie night
• Back to school carnival
Communicating effectively
Definition: Families and school staff engage in regular, meaningful communication about student learning.
• Parent Workshops on what is your child’s learning style
• PTA newsletters, websites, phone trees, Email distribution system
• Provide student planners, weekly folders
Supporting student success
Definition: Families and school staff continuously collaborate to support students’ learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively.
• Family workshops on planning for college or career fairs
• Sponsor wellness and fitness programs.
• Student versus parent math/science or trivial competitions
Speaking up for every child
Definition: Families are empowered to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.
• Attend school board meetings
• Appoint a legislative representative who will attend your school board meetings and make a report to your membership.
• Provide the contact information on the decision makers and provide updates on legislative issues
• Invite your local or state elected officials to speak on a panel or forum.
Sharing power
Definition: Families and school staff are equal partners in decisions that affect children and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs.
• Host a Kids ID program to address the issue of the dangers of strangers
• Host an informational night for parents on How to prepare your child for high school
• Host an informational session on what are the requirements for graduating from high school?
• How parents and teachers can promote internet safety at home and school
Collaborating with community
Definition: Families and school staff collaborate with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.
• Partner with a sister PTA that is struggling; invite them to your event than assist them with orchestrating their own.
• Partner with other nonprofits agencies like United Way and Junior Achievement for youth leadership programs
• Collaborate with local churches and community organizations to provide quality after-school programs.
• Sponsor voter registration drives, mock elections or community recycling projects
• Host joint community PTA meetings with the elementary, middle/junior high and high schools to showcase what each offers.
Additional information is available in the
Awards Chair's Reference Guide in the Members Section
Access requires the ID and password on the back of your membership card.
Applications for 2010-11 awards
must be mailed to Alabama PTA
by March 1, 2011 (postal date).
Please direct questions to
our Awards Chair, Becky VanSant
at bvansant@knology.net
Alabama PTA
The Alabama PTA is the strongest statewide organization working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. Founded in 1911, Alabama PTA's primary objective is to strengthen the family unit through parent involvement.