CTA and the California State PTA have formally kicked off a Family Involvement Campaign that both organizations hope will bring greater academic success to students throughout the state.
Debbie Allen addresses the news media at the kick-off news conference in Los Angeles. Backing her up are (from top left) CTA Secretary-Treasurer David A. Sanchez, President Wayne Johnson, Vice President Barbara E. Kerr and PTA President Jan Harp Domene.
At a well-attended news conference held in the Los Angeles headquarters of the State PTA on Sept. 4, CTA President Wayne Johnson, Vice President Barbara E. Kerr and Secretary-Treasurer David A. Sanchez were joined by State PTA President Jan Harp Domene and Emmy Award-winning actress, choreographer, director and producer Debbie Allen, as well as representatives of community groups who are supportive of the program.
"Parental involvement is key to a successful education," said Johnson. "Teachers can't do it alone, and we're delighted to be working with the PTA and committed people like Debbie Allen on this important issue."
Domene concurred on the strength of this partnership.
Allen (right) meets with Sanchez, Kerr and Johnson.
"Working with CTA is exactly what we're about," she noted. "For over 100 years the PTA has been working with teachers to strengthen family involvement in education, and I'm very excited that this campaign will help us do just that."
Allen, a celebrity spokesperson for the campaign, stressed the importance of parental involvement from her own experience. "When my own son was having some difficulty, I met with his teacher and supported what she was trying to achieve for him. Working together we were able to turn things around."
The campaign has various components, including four radio ads featuring Vice President Kerr, print ads and public service announcements featuring Allen and actor Edward James Olmos, and brochures offering parental involvement tips.
The CTA Web site [www.cta. org] has information about the campaign, tips for parents, and downloadable brochures and flyers.
"We're very excited about this campaign," said Johnson. "This outreach will help more students succeed, and that's what teachers and parents want more than anything."
Debbie Allen addresses the news media at the kick-off news conference in Los Angeles. Backing her up are (from top left) CTA Secretary-Treasurer David A. Sanchez, President Wayne Johnson, Vice President Barbara E. Kerr and PTA President Jan Harp Domene.
Allen (right) meets with Sanchez, Kerr and Johnson.
