Grand Canyon University is proud to offer staff or members of New Mexico PTA an exclusive scholarship opportunity. You are eligible to receive a 10% off tuition scholarship* toward any degree program at GCU. Or, if you are a spouse of a staff member or parent of a student, you are eligible for a 5% tuition scholarship**.

Why GCU?

Our innovative online classes provide the convenience and flexibility to accommodate your busy schedule as you earn your degree. We also provide ongoing support from enrollment through graduation, including free tutoring, technical support and more. We ensure you will have the resources needed to have a positive and rewarding academic experience.

To schedule an appointment to determine how GCU can help you reach your personal and professional goals, contact your local university development representative.

Karen Brown
University Development Counselor
karen.brown@gcu.edu

Click here for a complete listing of e-learning courses

Family Online Safety Institute's "How to Be a Good Digital Parent" program
is a train the trainer program designed to train PTA leaders to teach parents and caregivers to
confidently navigate the Internet with their kids. The program will go through each of
the 7 Steps to Good Digital Parenting in detail and identify risks and address ways to mitigate the harms so that families can reap the online rewards. It is free for PTA leaders to sign up and they will provide participants with a toolkit that contains:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Instructional Video
• Answer to Frequently Asked Questions
• Audience Handouts
• Presenters Guide

To take advantage of this program, visit their website, www.fosi.org/gdppresentation.

• Financial Officer continues to work with schools across the state in the areas of budget support and audits.
• New Mexico PTA in partnership with the Multicultural Membership Development Manager at National PTA and Univision are in the process of setting up a pilot program in the Gadsden School District.  The partnership is designed to utilize Univision's Clave al Éxito (Key to Success) program for 2-3 schools in the district.  Stay tuned for updates about this program!!
• VP of Membership enjoys visiting schools across the state!  Conversations regarding membership and volunteer support are the topics most often addressed.
• Education Partners (including NMPTA) presented their collective and individual Legislative Platforms during the School Board Association Conference as well as to the Legislative Education Study Council (LESC).  
• A partnership with the New Mexico Learning Alliance and a grant through the LANL Foundation provided training for PTA leaders from across the state to participate in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Training.  The PTA leaders that participated in the training are holding ESSA forums in their school communities and providing input back to the Learning Alliance and the Public Education Dept.
• A National PTA webinar was held in December that discussed the value of partnerships in order to affect change in ESSA.  Participants included the National PTA President, the national NEA President, the NMPTA President and the NM NEA President.  The webinar was recorded and can be found on the National PTA website.
• New Mexico PTA is in the process of finalizing working sponsorships and agreements with the following organizations:
• Mountain America Credit Union has supported New Mexico PTA for the past two years and we look forward to a continued relationship with them.  They have been NMPTA Convention sponsors and continue to provide member benefits to PTA schools.  We value their support and sponsorship of NMPTA scholarships.
• Grand Canyon University is offering New Mexico PTA members a tuition discount.  Contact Karen Brown for more information (contact details in article above) and to take advantage of this great opportunity.
• Our newest agreement is with the owner/operators of McDonalds, New Mexico.  This is an agreement still in process and we look forward to bringing more information to you soon.
• Reflections Chair is busy collecting work from students around New Mexico to send on to National PTA for the national competition.  We will celebrate New Mexico PTA's winners at the State Convention and hold a special celebration for all students whose work was sent to the state level on the evening of Friday May 5th.
• ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ANY OF THE NMPTA COMMITTEES?  Convention Committee, Finance Committee, Legislation Committee, Bylaw Committee are currently meeting and accepting new members.  We appreciate your "fresh eyes" on issues and procedures.  Please contact NMPTA at nmpta@newmexicopta.org for information.