REBOOT of August Training with Prizes, Games, & More!
Come see the reconfigured training for 2025 on August 16 (Mandeville) and August 23 (Shreveport) with MANY GIVEAWAYS, PRIZES, GAMES, and a fresh, interactive format to increase participation! We are asking attendees to review the Training Packet beforehand so that we can spend our time on the more important things and on discussions.
PLEASE make every effort to have at least one person from your PTA at training. We need all of you to contribute to its success! Register now.
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 Leadership Development Day training satisfies all 4 credits. The 5 ways to receive training are:
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Attend in-person LAPTA Training on August 16 in Mandeville (Fontainebleau High) or August 23 in Shreveport (Caddo Magnet High).
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Attend webinar meetings offered in July and September.
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Watch the recorded webinars.
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Read the training PDF documents.
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Attend one-on-one training with LAPTA.
Email Jennifer Hale with any questions.
Update Your IRS Name
Years ago, many of the Local PTAs were named "PTA Louisiana Congress" when they applied for their IRS EIN to designate that they were under the Louisiana PTA tax umbrella. This is not necessary anymore. We encourage all PTAs with PTA Louisiana Congress as your name with the IRS to change it to your actual name. To do this, LAPTA created a Canva template to make it as easy as possible. The first page includes the instructions, page two is for PTAs, and page 3 is for PTSAs. You also need to have minutes from a meeting making a motion to change the name from the old to the new and signed by two officers. If you file IRS Form 990 EZ or Form 990, then you can change your name on that form or you can use the Canva template. If you file Form 990N, you cannot change your name on that form and you have to use the Canva template to submit the letter separately. See more information about filing federal taxes on the Treasurer page.
New President? Start Here!
If you are a new President, welcome and thank you! Here is a quick overview of how and where to get started. Email us if you have questions at President@LouisianaPTA.org or view the full LAPTA Board Members.
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Go through every link under every menu item of this website to quickly view each page. This will give you a good overview.
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Get familiar with Givebacks. See details at LouisianaPTA.org/givebacks.
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Have all officers register at LouisianaPTA.org/register.
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Schedule a summer one-on-one training with Jennifer Hale at Leader.Develop@LouisianaPTA.org if you would like help over the summer.
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Register for the August in-person training. Previous training recordings and documents are at LouisianaPTA.org/training. Officers are required to complete 4 training credits which can be done at the August training or by watching or reading past courses.
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View and save the toolkits at LouisianaPTA.org/toolkits.
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Email Philip Davis for a copy of your Bylaws and their expiration date. See details at LouisianaPTA.org/bylaws.
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Email Peggy Mauer with any membership questions. View your 2025-26 membership goal and plan your membership kick-off.
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Create a Welcome Packet to go out in the schools' first day packets. See LouisianaPTA.org/resources for examples and other helpful templates and resources.
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Know your LUR# (Local Unit Registration Number) issued by National PTA. This is needed on most LAPTA or National PTA correspondence.
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Meet with your outgoing President and get all the files, passwords, details, advice, and more.
Create Your Givebacks Account!
LAPTA partnered with Givebacks.com to streamline collection of membership dues, submittal of the Affiliation report, and officer registration with LAPTA. Each PTA leader registered with LAPTA received a welcome email from Givebacks with details. If you did not receive the email, search for "Givebacks" in your spam, other, or promotions folders first and then email Beth at president@louisianapta.org. Learn more at LouisianaPTA.org/givebacks.
Create your account here. It is better to use your personal email rather than a PTA-specific email. Once you create and validate the account and you're logged in, there will be a list of "causes" (PTAs) associated with your email on the main log in page. Select the PTA listed under causes. PTAs are *encouraged* (not required) for their online store and website to use Givebacks instead of CheddarUp and PTBoard.
Attend a live Givebacks workshop. View Givebacks support videos.
View sample websites to see what Givebacks can do for your PTA!
Membership Goals
Louisiana PTA has a 2025-26 goal of 10,250 members for its 103rd year. Membership is at the heart of PTA and plays a vital role in the success of Local PTAs, Louisiana PTA, and National PTA. LAPTA had 10,388 members for 2024-25 year. Thanks to everyone who helped to spread the important message and mission of PTA. For your Local PTA Unit's 2025-26 membership goal, download the Local PTA Membership Goals PDF below or contact Peggy Mauer, LAPTA Membership Chair, at Membership@LouisianaPTA.org. Create your own Membership Thermometer with this Canva Template.
2025 LAPTA Membership Theme
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The next LAPTA Membership Theme receiving 57% of the votes is .... Growing the Future Rooted in Tradition! This theme plus "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler with PTA" and "PTA: A Work of Heart" are available now on Canva for you to personalize with your PTA name if you like. Go to LouisianaPTA.org/resources in the "Templates" section for links. Email Beth at President@LouisianaPTA.org if the Canva links give you trouble.
Friends of LAPTA & Vendors at Training Events
Friends of LAPTA financially support LAPTA and our mission and vision of supporting all children and families. To become a Friend of LAPTA, see the different opportunities below. Please support our Friends of LAPTA! Sign up to become a Friend of LAPTA and financially support our goals and mission! We have 5 levels of support. We also have Vendors at our training events in August where pricing ranges from $0 to $250.
Mission Partners
Mission Partners are nonprofits or other groups whose focus is to improve the lives of children and whose mission aligns with the PTA mission. These like-minded associations and coalitions might include a teacher or librarian group, foster care, a mental health group, and so many more. To become a Mission Partner or learn more about it, visit LouisianaPTA.org/missionpartners.