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MEDIA ADVISORY

 

 

 

April 28, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Immediate Release
Contacts: 

 

Linda Mayo

Vice President for Communications

(916) 261-1715

communications@capta.org

 

Alison apRoberts

Communications Manager

(916) 261-5286
aaproberts@capta.org


Governor Brown to speak
today at PTA convention

112th annual event focuses on the future of California's children

 

 
LONG BEACH - Governor Jerry Brown will address the opening meeting of the California State PTA's 112th Annual Convention this afternoon in the Long Beach Convention Center. Several thousand PTA members and delegates are expected to attend this major yearly event for the state's largest association working to ensure the well-being of all children and youth.
  
WHAT: Governor Brown to address First General Meeting of the 112th Annual Convention of the California State PTA
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. today, Thursday, April 28
WHERE: Long Beach Convention Center
PRESS AVAILABILITY: Before and after the Governor's presentation, PTA members will be available to speak about the impact of state budget cuts in their communities. Details will be provided to press on location.
  
"Hearing from the Governor will be an inspiring start to our convention, where we gather to renew our commitment and passion, celebrate our successes, and make plans to do even more to help all the children of California," said Jo A.S. Loss, president of the California State PTA. "Our nearly 1 million members have said loudly and clearly that adequate school funding is their top priority. They are deeply concerned about the massive budget cuts that education and children's programs have already absorbed in the past few years. We look forward to hearing from the Governor and appreciate his leadership in pushing for a balanced budget solution that will prevent deeper cuts that would affect children."
  
The PTA annual convention is the premier training event, and much more, for the association, which has nearly 1 million members throughout the state. In addition to having more than 80 workshops to choose from, attendees will hear inspiring speakers, honor those who have made a real difference in the lives of children, peruse hundreds of exhibitors' displays, and debate and vote on resolutions that will guide the association's work.

 

The convention is the place to get up to speed on children's issues in California, from the impact of the state budget, parent involvement, school reform, healthy eating and arts education to bullying prevention, driver training and social networking. To learn more about the schedule as you plan your coverage, please review the Convention Registration Book.

 

Highlights of the California State PTA's 112th Annual Convention

April 28 - May 1

  • Nationally recognized expert Anne T. Henderson will speak about the pressing need for family engagement in education.
  • Darin Curtis, a California Teacher of the Year, and Marc Johnson, National Superintendent of the Year, will share what inspires them.
  • More than 80 workshops to help PTA members and leaders develop their skills cover a broad range of issues.
  • Performances and displays by student artists honored in the PTA's Reflections program.
  • Debate and voting on resolutions regarding science, technology, engineering and math education, and the availability of life-saving defibrillators in schools.
  • Adoption of a legislation platform, which will guide the association's advocacy efforts.
  • Experts discuss driver's training and safety in a presentation sponsored by Mercedes Benz.
  • Young leaders of nonprofits, dedicated to making higher education available to more students, will share their stories.
  • Election of the Board of Directors for the 2011-2013 term.

 

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everychild. onevoice.

 
The California State PTA has nearly 1 million members throughout the state working on behalf of public schools, children and families, with the motto, "Every child, one voice." The PTA is the nation's oldest, largest and highest profile volunteer organization working to improve the education, health and welfare of all children and youth. The PTA also advocates at national, state and local levels for education and family issues. The PTA is nonprofit, nonsectarian and noncommercial.
 
For more information about the California State PTA, visit www.capta.org.