Parent Association

The Parent Association represents parents who know the importance of advocating for the social, emotional and academic well being of students and want to make sure those needs are our school districts’ number one priority. The Parent Association helps parents be informed, organized and effective at influencing school district policies and budget decisions for the benefit of all students.

All of our schools are required to have either a:

• Parent Association (PA)
• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

These organizations:

• advocate for students and families
• update parents and families about the school
• plan and run activities for parents and families

PA/PTAs can support schools in a number of ways, including:

• hosting parent workshops
• organizing activities for families—both academic and social
• raising funds
• running volunteer events

To learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the Parent Association and how you can help your child's school visit: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/parent-associations