Fourth District PTA Springs Workshops and Vendor Fair June 2017 | Page 13

SPRING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
SESSION D – 1:30PM-3:00PM

405. School Smarts – The Parent Engagement Program
Lean how to create meaningful and diverse parent involvement. Learn how to bring parents from all
backgrounds together in support of their common interest: helping their children and schools
succeed.

Facilitator: Lynn Miyamoto – School Smarts Chair/Leadership Commission, California State PTA

406. Fundraising and PTA Programs
What is the difference between PTA fundraising and PTA programs? Find out about fundraising
essentials that will help you provide more resources for your school community.  Learn how to
present and promote effective PTA programs.

Facilitators: Michele Langham-2 nd Vice President Programs, Fourth District PTA

Trudy Podobas - Programs Committee Member, Fourth District PTA

Erin Jenks - President-Elect 2017-2019, Fourth District PTA

407. Social Media & PTA
Learn basic social media skills to promote your PTA programs and communicate with your school
community. You’ll learn how social media can benefit your PTA and how to set up and use Facebook
and Twitter for your PTA.

Facilitator: Shanin Ziemer- 5 th Vice President Communications, Fourth District PTA