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Agenda – 2018 MA PTA Convention
Join us for “Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future!”
April 7, 2018 – Whether you are looking for ways to diversify your PTA’s leadership, increase interest in local PTA events, find no-hassle fundraising ideas or increase and diversify your membership and volunteer leaders, the 2018 MA PTA Convention has opportunities for you to discover it all.
2018 Convention Events
Saturday, April 7, 2018
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| 8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m. | Networking and Exhibitors |
| 9:00a.m. – 9:30a.m. | Opening of the Conference:
Opening Remarks from Jennifer Francioso, MA PTA President |
| 9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m | Meet Your Board of Directors Roundtable
MA PTA Board of Directors available to answer questions
This is YOUR organization. Attend the annual meeting to vote on officers, dues increase and let your voice be heard! Meet with state, national, and other local PTA leaders to discuss any topics/issues that are important to you. Get answers to your questions. Feel free to send topics to info@masspta.org ahead of time, but we will tackle anything that comes up. |
| 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. | Workshop Session 1
“Minding Your Mind : Just Talk About It-Youth Mental Health Education” Jon Mattleman, MS Counseling “21st Century Education: Opening Doors to Career Readiness.”
Anthony Marullo, Regional Admissions Director,Universal Technical Institute
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| 12:15p.m. – 1:30p.m. | Reflections Luncheon 2018 Reflections Winners presented with Awards |
| 1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m. | Entertainment for Reflections Winners
SmartTalk Workshop for Parents and Attendees |
| 2:45p.m. – 3:45p.m. | Workshop Session 2
“Social-Emotional Learning PreK-12 – What, How, and Why Now” Rachel Poliner “Amplifying Your Voice through PTA’s Advocacy Priorities” Marques A. Ivey, National PTA Vice President of Advocacy |
| 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. | General Session
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| 6:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. | Local Unit Awards Dinner
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