Training for PTA Leaders
All elected officer positions (President, VPs, Treasurer, and Secretary) are required to receive 4 credits of Leadership Training Courses from LAPTA which can be done in 5 ways. We encourage all Board members to receive training as they are the future leaders of your PTA. In-person PTA Leadership Training Day satisfies all 4 credits. Email Jennifer Hale with any questions. The 5 ways to receive training are:
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Attend in-person LAPTA Training on August 15, 2026 in Mandeville and August 25, 2026 in Shreveport.
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Attend live webinar meetings offered in September.
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Watch the recorded webinars.
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Read the training PDF documents.
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Schedule one-on-one training with LAPTA.
There is no Proof of Training Certificate anymore. To enter this information for the affiliation report, log into npo.givebacks.com. On the main menu, select COMPLIANCE > SUBMIT FORMS > and then the "Membership Dues and Officer Requirements" Form. Enter the names who did and did not received training. Here's a pic of it.
2025 Training Courses
Each course is one credit. You can read the PDF or watch the available videos in the following section. The "2025 Complete Training Packet" fulfills all 4 credits needed annually. There is no Proof of Training Certificate anymore. To enter this information for the affiliation report, log into npo.givebacks.com. On the main menu, select COMPLIANCE > SUBMIT FORMS > and then the "Membership Dues and Officer Requirements" Form. Enter the names who did and did not received training.
This contains everything and fulfills 4 training credits.
Affiliation Summary PDF
Affiliation Jeopardy Game PowerPoint
Jeopardy Game PDF
Overview of LAPTA contests, grants, and awards PDF
Treat others with dignity and respect PDF
Promote this with everyone, even students! See dignity.us for more.
Fundraising Summary PDF
See LouisianaPTA.org/funds for more.
Search their support videos.
See LouisianaPTA.org/givebacks.
How to advocate for all; how to include special education population PDF
How to effectively lead and intentionally create a PTA successful culture PDF
Membership overview PDF
Family Feud Game PowerPoint
See LouisianaPTA.org/membership.
President & VP role PDF. See LouisianaPTA.org/president and LouisianaPTA.org/vp. View recording
All the good PTA can do for its school and community PDF. See flyers and more at LouisianaPTA.org/programs.
Secretary duties PDF
See LouisianaPTA.org/secretary.
View Recording of Webinar
Summary of Treasurer role PDF
Watch Video
See LouisianaPTA.org/treasurer.
LAPTA website video tour
Website menu summary PDF
Training Videos
Membership: How To Submit Dues to LAPTA
Membership: How To Submit Dues to LAPTA
2025 Treasurer Training (Second Version)
LAPTA Website Overview
2025 Treasurer Training (First Version)
National PTA Convention Courses
2025 National PTA Convention Courses:
Each course is one credit.
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Advocacy 101 PDF
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Advocacy Summary of 3 Courses (by Naomi Narcisse) PDF
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Dignity Index PDF
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Family Engagement: Increasing Involvement PDF
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Family-School Partnerships PDF
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Healthy Minds: Tackling Anxiety PDF
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Healthy Minds: Grief Sensitive Schools PDF
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Healthy Minds: Thriving Together as a Family PDF
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Insurance: Why We Need It PDF
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Leadership: Avoiding Burnout PDF
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Leadership: Assess Your Culture PDF
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Leadership: Creating Your Legacy PDF
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Leadership: Making the Most of Volunteer Time PDF
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Leadership: Planning for a Successful Year PDF
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Leadership: Run PTA as a Business PDF
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Meetings: Creating a Team Culture PDF
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Meetings: The Power of Roberts Rules of Order PDF
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Membership: Inclusive Messaging PDF
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Membership: Inclusion Worksheet PDF
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Membership: Why PTA is the Best! PDF
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Membership: Showing Value PDF
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Principals and the PTA PDF
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Programs by National PTA PDF
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Programs: PTA Connected PDF
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Programs: STEM+ Families PDF
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PTA Standards: Values the PTA Way PDF
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Special Education Inclusion PDF
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Students: Engaging the Disengaged PDF
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Students: Supporting LGBTQ PDF