Illinois PTA Courses

Illinois PTA Courses and Workshops

PTA Road to Success	Join with other PTA leaders to experience the newly revised and combined Information/Advanced Course. It's a new concept in leadership developement. It includes a primer on organizational structure, bylaws, officer duties, and a touch of parliamentary procedure. You'll be surprised at the knowledge you gain at this course.
Introduction to PTA Money Matters	This course, originally called “Money Matters,” is an introduction to financial information for any PTA member, board member, or officer. It covers the very basics of budgeting, auditing, treasurer’s reporting, governmental reporting, record keeping and pitfalls or ethical dilemmas to be aware of. (This course is not complete information about the full responsibilities of a PTA treasurer.)
Money Matters 101	This course will take you through everything you will be responsible for as a PTA treasurer including how to prepare a budget, conducting an audit, fundraising, managing money and bank accounts, electronic banking, treasurer’s financial reports, accountability to members and the government, and how to protect your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It is suggested that all PTA treasurers and presidents take this course, but it would be beneficial to any PTA officer.
Money Matters 201 (Money Matters 101 is a prerequisite for this course)	This course will take you more in depth into some of the legal issues you may encounter as a 501 (c) (3) association, including an IRS audit, PTA as a contractor or employer, regulations surrounding games of chance (gaming fundraisers), corporate sponsorships, vendors, U.S. Postal regulations, copyrights, lobbying, school tax referenda, and more. It is suggested that all PTA treasurers take this course, but it contains many legal issues that other PTA officers should be aware of.
President's Course	The president is the easiest job in the PTA and after you take this course, you'll believe it! Duties of the president will be discussed plus leadership tips and styles will help you succeed in this office.
Council Course	Find out how a council works and how it benefits the local units that become part of a council.

You may contact the District Director to arrange for

Courses/Workshops offered by the Illinois PTA.

The Illinois PTA District 28 leadership team will visit your school, library, or home to conduct
an Information Course. It is important that every member of your PTA board take this course.
Members of the school administration/staff and PTA members are encouraged to attend.

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