You are invited to attend the

2024 Virginia PTA Annual Meeting!

On behalf of the Virginia PTA Board of Directors, I am excited to formally invite you to attend the 102nd Virginia PTA Annual Meeting on May 18th-19th in Richmond.

This once a year in-person gathering provides a unique opportunity for PTA leaders from across Virginia to come together to collaborate, learn, and celebrate.

The power of PTA lies in our commitment to collaborating with each other, and sharing successful ideas and resources. Many hands makes for light work when it comes to setting up for Bingo night, or a school carnival. The same applies when it comes to solving the challenges that face our schools.

This year, in addition to interesting speakers and a robust vendor hall, we'll also have a Family Engagement Showcase, PTA Power Panels, and Collaboration Tables. Local PTA leaders will share insights from their school community, and we'll break-out into Collaboration Tables. We're going to talk about the challenges we see and experience in our communities, and identify actions we can take within our schools to impact change.

• Are you having a hard time finding volunteers?
• Do you have great ideas to support military, immigrant, or special education families?
• Are you curious how others engage students?
• Does your school struggle with a lack of educational resources?
• Are you looking for ways to impact student success or school safety?
• How are others building a PTA and family engagement culture in their community?
• Did you transform a traditional event by changing your approach?
• Are you looking for ways to diffuse tension in your community?
• Do you want to know how others build a culture of advocacy?

Let's talk about the challenges! Let's share and celebrate the successes! It's Full STEAM Ahead for PTA, and when we work together, with one voice, we can make a powerful impact for every child.

Join us on May 18th at the Virginia PTA Annual Meeting as we take on our shared work of building strong family to school partnerships, and engaging and empowering families to advocate for all students - together!

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Jenna Alexander, President

Tami Pyfer is a co-creator of the Dignity Index, an eight-point scale for measuring how we talk to each other when we disagree. 

Join us to explore the dividing power of contempt and the unifying power of dignity; and how using Dignity Index can guide our communications to solve challenges in our community. 

Tami Pyfer is the Chief of Staff and VP External for UNITE - a national organization seeking to ease division across political and cultural differences. Before her work with UNITE Tami served for 7 years as the Education Policy Advisor to former Utah Governor Gary Herbert, and she held local and state elected offices for 12 years: 8 years on the Logan City Council and 4 years on the Utah State Board of Education. Tami’s professional training is in Special Education and before her appointment to serve on the Governor's executive team she taught at Utah State University, preparing teachers to work with students with disabilities.

Tami and her husband Aaron live in Salt Lake City, Utah and are the parents of 5 children, and grandparents of 15. Tami has also served as President in her local PTA. 

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Coons serves as the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Virginia Public Schools.

Join us to hear what the Virginia Department of Education is focusing on for the 2024-2025 school year.

Dr. Coons previously served as chief academic officer for the Tennessee Department of Education, where she led all birth to grade-12 academic programming, including K-12 teaching and learning in language arts, mathematics, science, and fine arts; early childhood education; voluntary pre-K and Head Start. Dr. Coons also worked as an executive officer of division priority schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools, executive director of instructional leadership at the Tennessee Department of Education and middle school supervisor in Sumner County, Tennessee. 

Dr. Coons is a mom, grandmom, military spouse, former principal, and teacher.

Virginia PTA is excited to celebrate and showcase outstanding work happening across the Commonwealth.

We invite interested PTAs to participate in the 2024 Family Engagement Showcase. Like a Science Fair, your PTA would have a table to set-up a display board, your flyers, yard signs, spiritwear, or sample activities to share with other PTAs. We invite you to display your family events, membership and advocacy campaigns.

Must request a spot by April 19th

Must be a PTA in Good Standing and be registered for Annual Meeting to participate.

Registration does not guarantee a spot. You will be contacted to verify participation.

Connect with more than 20 partners to gather resources and tools for your PTA and school community

Who should attend?

This is a great event to attend with BOTH outgoing and incoming board members as part of your transition to a new school year. Annual Meeting is a time to celebrate good work of the past year, and share ideas and resources as we plan for the upcoming school year - together. All units that received grants or awards this year from Virginia PTA or National PTA will be specifically recognized! School staff and administrators are also welcome to attend Annual Meeting to grow family engagement and support your volunteer community!

How Much Does It Cost & Who Pays?

Attending Annual Meeting (registration, hotel, mileage) is a PTA expense that should be included in your annual budget. By attending, you ensure your school and membership is represented in state-wide business. You also fulfill our shared mission of building strong family to school partnerships and advocating for student success by coming together to collaborate and learn. Your PTA can register a group of people, or, you can also register individually, and request reimbursement from your PTA following your standard reimbursement request process.

Who Can Vote for Our PTA?

We welcome your PTA or Council to send as many attendees as you like! Only those that your unit assigns as delegates or alternates may represent your unit for voting. The President or Secretary must complete the Delegate Credentials Form to identify who may vote on behalf of your PTA. At check-in, attendees identified as a voting delegates will be issued a voting card.

What's For Lunch?

Please select your lunch during check-out. Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan Options are available. Lunch boxes include dill pickle, cookie, mint, chips, and a drink. 

Garden Vegetable Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette

Club Sandwich (ham, turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, cheddar)

Tuna Salad Sandwich (albacore tuna, mayo, celery, onion, relish, lettuce w/swiss)

Southwest Chicken Wrap (chicken, corn, black beans, tortilla strips, cheddar)

Vegetarian Sandwich (mushrooms, cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts, peppers, cheddar)

Where will I park?

Rest easy, there is a large, free parking garage adjacent to the Science Museum of Virginia!

See More Frequently Asked Questions on Our Annual Meeting Registration Page

As part of Annual Meeting this year, in addition to celebrating and recognizing the outstanding work you have been doing in your communities, we're also extending the celebration with a Family Day at Kings Dominion - that is open to ALL PTA Members!

You can purchase tickets for the Science Museum of Virginia on our Annual Meeting registration page.

You will receive your Science Museum of Virginia tickets at the Virginia PTA Annual Meeting Check-In Desk.

Please note your children should have responsible adult supervision in the Science Museum.

PTA leaders may participate in a 30-minute Communications Workshop led by a Kings Dominion Marketing expert who will share tips and ideas your PTA can use to grow family engagement and market your PTA. We'll also enjoy a 15-minute PTA Pep Rally with Snoopy.

$38/person admission/parking ($57 savings)

$50/person admission/parking/meal ($63 savings)

To access discounted pricing, use the link below

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