Texas PTA and National PTA provide essential support and resources that empower local PTAs to succeed. Through leadership training, advocacy tools, program guidance, and access to statewide and national initiatives, they equip volunteers with the knowledge and confidence to effectively serve their schools. Together, they strengthen local efforts by amplifying our collective voice and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
TRAINING FOR LOCAL PTA LEADERS
PTA TRAINING
Each PTA leaders must fulfill the following requirements:
be a current PTA member (membership dues must be paid) for the board they serve on
register their position with Texas PTA
complete the following trainings:
Foundations Essentials (Required ONCE in PTA Service Lifetime)
Position specific Foundations Basics (Required Annually)
ex: President, Secretary, Treasurer
PTA Boardsmanship
COUNCIL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Midland Council will provide various training opportunities beginning in May 2025 for 2026-27 Elected Leaders. This page will be updated additional trainings and dates are finalized.
Financial Reconciliation Parties
Reconciliation Committees are invited to join Council Leaders as we provide the meeting location, snacks, & assistance as questions come up as you complete you the reconciliation process.
June Dates: TBD
July Dates: TBD
MCPTA’s Summer Training
Each summer, we bring our leaders together for a 1 day training event from 8:30 am - 3 pm.
The training will cover position specific training, trainings all PTA leaders, round table discussions, break-out sessions, and tips for success.
Exact date in June TBA.
BASICS WATCH PARTIES
Do you learn better in group settings where you can ask questions?
Watch Parties for all Positions Basics trainings required by Texas PTA will be offered this summer.
Invitations will be sent to all registered board members.
Dates & Times - TBD
RESOURCES FOR LOCAL PTA LEADERS
Texas PTA Resources
Texas PTA provides digital guidelines for every PTA board position. What to expect from these resources:
guidelines for your position
examples of documents, plans of work, etc
searchable by “keyword” to find information quickly when you need it