State PTA Reflections Network Hosted by National PTA

State PTA Reflections® Network Hosted by National PTA

Agenda – March 1 1. Welcome & Introductions 2. Program Updates & Reminders 3. First Look at 2016 -2017 Program Materials Next Call: 8: 30 p. m. EST, Tues. , April 5 Topic: Reporting Program Success

Program Updates & Reminders March 1 National Deadline for Reflections Student Entries Email Reflections@PTA. org for assistance. National Review and Awards Timeline • Receive email confirmation of state submissions by March 8 • Receive email to review draft list of awardees April 13— 20 • Share National Awards Announcement on May 1

T S R I F O L ! K O 2016 -17 Reflections: What Is Your Story? Program Materials for State PTA Leaders PTA. org/State. Reflections. Library

National Events, Trainings & Deadlines 2016 Mar. 11 May 1 Jul. 2 Workshop) Aug. 9 Sept. 11 -17 Dec. 2 2017 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Mar. 17 May 1 National-Round Deadline for Reflections Student Entries Deadline for Mary Lou Anderson Grant Applications National Awards Announcement Annual National PTA Convention & Expo (Awards Celebration & Reflections 101 Webinar 8 PM EDT National #Arts. Ed Week National-Round Deadline for Theme Search Entries Mary Lou Anderson Call for Applications National Art Exhibit Opening Ceremony at U. S. Dept. of Education National-Round Deadline for Reflections Student Entries Deadline for Mary Lou Anderson Grant Applications National Awards Announcement

2016 -17 Reflections Materials New! For State PTA Leaders (not for distribution) • State PTA Reflections Guide • State PTA Participation Form • Template Training Materials For PTA Leaders • Local PTA Reflections Guide & Local PTA Participation Form (Council, District, Region) • PTA Leader Checklist, Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet, Tips for Program Promotion • Themed Poster (. pdf, fillable. pdf) & Themed Image (. jpg, . png) • Flyer for PTA & School Leaders (En Espanol, 2 -Sided) • Judging Guidelines & Score Card • Reflections Celebration Guide, Media Advisory & Press Release • National Awards, Student Certificate • Thank-you Letter for Volunteers, Program Evaluation • Reflections 101 e-Learning on demand & Reflections 101 Webinar Aug. 9, 8 PM EDT

2016 -17 Reflections Materials New! For Students (customize and distribute) • Student Entry Form (. doc, . pdf, fillable. pdf) • Theme Search Entry Form & Past Themes • Official Rules & Summary of Rules • Special Artist Division Rules • Dance Choreography Rules • Film Production Rules • Literature Rules • Music Composition Rules • Photography Rules • Visual Arts Rules • Optional: Consent Form (En Espanol)

For State PTA Leaders not for distribution

For PTA Leaders: Local PTA Guide & Participation Form

PTA Leader Online Instructions PTA Registration & Reporting 1. 2. Register Your PTA (Jul. 1—Jan. 1) Report Student Participation & Program Success (Sept. 1—Mar. 1) Student Entry Portal Instructions: 1. 2. 3. For PTA Leaders: Online Instructions Create an Account Submit Student Entry + Artwork Confirm Student Submission Status

For PTA Leaders: Check List & Volunteer Sign-Up

For PTA Leaders: Themed Poster & Images

For PTA Leaders: Judges Guidelines & Score Card

For Students: Entry Form & Summary of Rules

Official Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Eligibility Arts Categories Grade Divisions How To Enter Entry Requirements Finalist Selection and Notification Ownership and License Participating Entities State Specific Instructions For Students: Official Rules For Participation

6 Arts Category Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. For Students: Arts Category Rules Arts Category Description Accepted Forms/Styles/Technology Tips for Artist Statement Judging Criteria Originality Copyright Presentation Packaging State Specific Instructions

Special Artist Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. For Students: Special Artist Rules Eligibility How to Enter Guidelines Allowable Accommodations

For Students: Theme Search Entry Form & Past Themes

Next Steps 1. Stay tuned for Spanish-translated materials for students! 2. Customize Your Online PTA Registration and Student Entry Forms. Add 1 drop down menu listing your State’s Council/District/Region PTAs 3. Customize materials and share via State PTA website. 4. Promote available e-Learning Course and Webinar Registration Link. 5. Look for and share National PTA promotions via eblast and social media. 6. Look for National Awards Announcements! 7. Register for National PTA Convention!

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