Launching Your Statewide Reflections Program Successfully

State Reflections State Reflections Network Meeting I Network Meeting I How to launch your statewide program

State PTA Reflections Chairs Duties State PTA Reflections Chairs Duties State Reflections Chairs are responsible for the overall implementation of the National PTA Reflections program. Tasks necessary for starting a new program year in your state include but are not limited to: Registering and setting goals Customizing templatized materials Recruiting volunteers Coordinating training and support for PTAs Promoting Reflections and Theme Search Contest participation

Registering and Setting Goals Registering and Setting Goals Setting Goals Registering Register for the new year at PTA.org/Reflections Use National PTA for State registration reports to target specific areas or schools Register for the State Reflections Network at PTA.org/StateReflectionsLibrary Set regional student participation and PTA registration goals Use goals to benchmark success and to use resources efficiently Ex: Set the goal of increasing the number of student entries, invest time in recruiting supportive teachers

Customizing Materials Customizing Materials State Reflections Chairs should customize the program materials available on PTA.org/StateReflectionsLibrary Add the following details to PTA Leader materials: How to connect with council, district, region and state leaders for assistance. State program timeline. How to package and ship entries to the next round of judging. How many entries per division and category that may advance. Add the following details to Student materials: Local submission packaging instructions. Statewide rules for student eligibility. Statewide entry submission requirements (within the limits of the national rules).

Recruiting Volunteers Recruiting Volunteers Use recruiting messages specific to the audience Research and share statistics on the positive impacts the arts have on academic success with school leaders. See National PTA s Arts Ed for resources Offer free or reduced State PTA convention registration to PTA President as a recruitment incentive Provide promotional material to local PTAs. Visit Shop.PTA for state-specific material. Tap into historical connections Previous chairs may have ideas and suggestions Tap into personal connections Friends and family members with a passion for the arts Explore the art community in your state Talk to local museums or artisans and build your network

Coordinating Training Coordinating Training Use materials provided by National PTA for easy training E-Learning Course covers all the basics for running a Reflections program Local Leader Guide acts as a training manual for local leaders Enhance existing training materials Make a state specific e-learning course using PowerPoint Incorporate more how-to steps in local leader guides TIP: Use our Reflections Training PowerPoint as a template Create all new training materials Consider hosting a Reflections 101 workshop or training session to work with leaders face-to-face

Promoting Participation Promoting Participation Make state specific program messages to share on social media Ex: NebrASKa yourself why you aren t participating in Reflections Use promotional materials around your community not just in the schools Ex: Post flyers at local grocery stores or art museums Develop and share a short lesson plan relevant to the Reflections theme with teachers Offer incentives to Local PTAs that have the most submissions Ex: Gift baskets from ShopPTA.com, celebration materials for Reflections exhibit

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