OCCPTA

Florida PTA Legislative Conference
2020-01-26 - 2020-01-28 | Tallahassee
Registration Now Open with Early Bird Pricing!

Catch the Bus with OCCPTA
Do you want to know more about how to advocate for children? Have the events of this last year lit a fire in you to learn more about key issues and upcoming legislation? Florida PTA Legislative Conference will take you from What does it mean to advocate? to I’m ready to meet my legislator to discuss my concerns. Turn your passion into action!

Looking Within Reflections Award Ceremony
2020-01-11 | FL, United States
email reflections@occpta.org for more information on how to bring this program into your school.

Happy Birthday Orange CC
2019-11-10 | FL, United States
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County Council Dues
2019-10-31 | FL, United States
As stated in your unit’s bylaws, a Orange County PTA/PTSA shall pay annual dues to County Council. Dues are payable on or by October 31st annually. After that point, your unit will no longer be in good standing.
Payment of Council Dues allows your unit to participate in Leadership Training events, the National Reflections Art program, Awards programs, Scholarship applications, as well as other programs or grants provided by the Orange County Council of PTA/PTSA, Florida PTA or National PTA.
Orange County Council does not receive funding from Florida PTA or National PTA and without Local Unit Dues we would be unable to perform our goals and mission for the children of Orange County.
Download the OCCPTA Dues Form or make the payment online

We are here to help you and your fellow unit leaders! email us at info@occpta.org

Become a Golden Orange PTA/PTSA for 2019-2020 by submitting your County Council Dues on or before October 31st.

Fall Training & General Meeting
2019-09-14 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ronald Blocker ELC, 445 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
This is a perfect time for you to come join us! Ask questions, gather information, and gain real time knowledge from your peers and trainers.
All Officers, Board & PTA/PTSAs members are encouraged and welcome to attend this FREE Workshop. Pre-registration is preferred for catering purposes. Complimentary Lunch will be provided, however we cannot guarantee lunch for those that register onsite.
Check-in / Registration opens at 8:30am. General Session starts promptly at 9am.

Event Sponsor
YOUR ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL of PTA/PTSAs Is here for YOU!!

Presidents & Principals Breakfast
2019-08-30 08:00 - 11:00 | The Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall, 1500 SAND LAKE ROAD, Orlando, FL, 32809, United States
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Thank you for joining us at this time honored and anticipated tradition.
Event Details
Take off into the new school year with OCCPTA! PTA Presidents, Principals and District officials as we gather to discuss plans for the coming school year at this annual breakfast. PTA leaders representing public schools from elementary through high school will celebrate the success of our partnership with OCPS.
All board members are Welcome to attend! Price is per person. Sorry no tickets will be sold at the door. Sorry no refunds, however tickets are transferable. questions? email info@occpta.org
Event Rescheduled from August 3rd.

2019 Florida PTA’s Annual Leadership Convention
2019-07-18 16:00 - 2019-07-21 12:00 | Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, 36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683, United States
Join this event and Follow along on Facebook
Meet your Orange County Council
@ the Orange Welcome Table – Thursday 6-8:30pm
& the Council Gathering – Friday, July 19th. 8:00pm.

Pre-registration has now closed, but we welcome you to register on-site !
The 2019 Florida PTA’s Annual Leadership Convention at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Palm Harbor.Workshops will include topics related to all officer positions, Student Involvement, Cultural Arts, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, and Personal Development. (See the Conference at a Glance, Thursday&Friday, Saturday&Sunday).
You won’t want to miss the Awards Lunch at the Leadership Convention. Already registered to attend the Convention but didn’t purchase a luncheon ticket? No problem…go to registration (www.floridapta.org/leadership-convention) and use the promo code “ADDMEAL19” to purchase just a luncheon ticket. We hope you’ll join us to see the amazing things Florida PTA/PTSA units are doing!
​This will be FUN!! Come to Florida PTAs Got Talent event on Saturday night of Leadership Convention! It’s 80’s themed and promises to be unforgettable! All proceeds benefit the Florida PTA Scholarship committee. You can purchase a ticket for just $16.
If you’ve already registered for Leadership Convention, just use the promo code “ADDMEAL19″ to purchase your ticket.

General Meeting
2019-05-23 18:30 - 19:30 | FL, United States
Join us for OCCPTA’s 3rd General Meeting of 2018-2019.On the Agenda, Executive Committee election voteFor more information or for any questions, visit www.occpta.org or email info@occpta.org

Annual Awards & Scholarship Presentation
2019-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Schedule of Events4:00pm – 6:00pm Vendor Fair & Registration. No Ticket Required.6:00pm – 8:00pm Banquet, Awards & Scholarship Presentation.
Each year, the Orange County Council of PTA/PTSAs recognizes local individuals and PTA/PTSAs that do incredible things for the community’s children. They, you are Essential Pieces in the puzzle to make each child’s potential a reality!
Consider applying for awards to bring recognition to your unit’s programs, or to the individuals making a difference in your community.
Every local unit PTA/PTSA is encouraged to apply for any and all awards and we welcome all PTA leaders to attend this event and celebrate your and your fellow PTA/PTSA efforts & dedication to their students.As a valid PTA expense, this is a great opportunity for incoming & outgoing board members to team build for the year ahead and gain valuable contacts to take with you.
visit www.occpta.org/awards for more Award information and Purchase your Tickets
​Award Submission Deadline April 22nd, 2019.
​Banquet Ticket Purchase: May 6th, (Check payments by May 1st)
email info@occpta.org with any queries.
NO TICKET REQUIRED FOR THE VENDOR FAIR!

– Interested in being a vendor for this event?Please visit us at www.occpta.org/vendor or email us at info@occpta.org

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See you at the beautiful Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive!

Rally in Tally
2019-03-26 05:00 - 22:30
Get on the bus! and Travel to Tallahassee with OCCPTA
Tour the Capital and Visit your Legislators. Advocate for your Children and See Democracy in Action!
Fill out the below form, for check payments ONLY, If you are making an electronic payment, simply click the link above. Sorry! No Refunds! However if you would like to transfer or donate your bus ticket(s), please email us, as soon as possible.
​For Check Payments Only!
Please note that your registration is not final until you have received a confirmation of your check payment received. Thank you!
Sorry! No Refunds! However if you would like to transfer or donate your bus ticket(s), please email us, as soon as possible.
For any questions, email info@occpta.org

Hanging of the Hands
2019-03-10
Tens of thousands of pieces of “hand art” will be hung throughout the Capitol Rotunda Sunday, March 24 – Friday, March 29, 2019 creating an amazing display of children’s art. “Hand art” is decorated by children and their teachers, and collected at child care centers and schools across the state. The hands hang in the Capitol Rotunda as a reminder to legislators and advocates that we must take care of our most precious commodity – our children.
Want your children’s hand art on display at the Capitol?Mail us your artwork postmarked anytime before March 10, 2019.
Schools, child care centers, and individuals from across the state have been submitting hands to hang at the Capitol for many years, and we encourage everyone to participate in this time honored tradition.
The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region2639 N. Monroe Street, Building CTallahassee, FL 32303

Download the Informational Flyer here

Spring Training
2019-03-02 08:30 - 14:00 | OCPS Academic Centre for Excellence, 701 Livingston Street, Orlando, 32805
Pre-event Registration has closed. Same day on-site signup will be available from 8:30am.
You are invited to the Orange County Council’s Annual Spring Training Workshop for all local PTA/PTSA Units.This Workshop will feature presentations on Human Trafficking; OCPS Security Measures in our schools; and PTA Advocacy. Sessions will provide information on Audits and the IRS 990; Nominating Committees and Elections; the Principal and the PTA; Engaging Everyone; Conflict Resolution; and the Successful End of Year Transition.Workshop is Complimentary to Orange County PTA/PTSAs. Other Parent Groups Welcome at $15.00 per person.Lunch will be provided.- Interested in being a vendor for this event?Please visit us at ​www.occpta.org/vendors or email us at info@occpta.org

General Meeting
2019-02-22 19:30 - 20:00 | The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, 851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States

PTA Founders Day & Reflections Art Awards Celebration
2019-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, 851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Founders Day is when we celebrate the legacy and work of our founders—Alice McLellan Birney, Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Selena Sloan Butler—to better the lives of every child in education, health and safety.It is a time to reflect and take pride in our achievements, and renew our commitment to be a: powerful voice for all children; relevant resource for parents; and strong advocate for public education.Our founders’ imagination and courage resulted in major changes for our children. They had a simple idea—to improve the lives and future of all children. They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to change the world for all children.
a General Meeting for Orange County Council of PTA/PTSA members will be held during this event.

Reflections encourages students of all ages to: Unleash creative talents and be inspired Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork Experience the fun and joy of making art Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

Rescheduled Date to be Advised - Reflections Awards Celebration
2019-01-19

OCPS Parent Academy
2019-01-12
Parent Academy Poster (All Languages)

Reflections 2018-2019
2018-11-30
2018-2019 National PTA Reflections Program
“Heroes Around Me”

That’s the theme for the 50th National PTA Reflections Art Program. Last year we were able to submit entries in all seven of the artwork categories showcasing the talents that Orange County has to offer. Due to the efforts of our local units through the State PTA we are increasing community awareness of the importance of arts in education and the positive effects art has on the development of our children.
Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

Unleash creative talents and be inspired
Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
Experience the fun and joy of making art
Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. See Official Rules for details.
Reflections entries are due to Orange County Council PTA/PTSA on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Instructions for Local Units:

In Person:

Drop your reflections entries off at the OCCPTA office on Friday, November 30, 2018. The office will be open from 8am-7pm.
Our office is located on the first floor of the Ronald Blocker Educational Center (aka ELC) in downtown Orlando.

Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center
445 W. Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801

By Mail:

Mail your reflections entries to the OCCPTA office at the address below. ALL ENTRIES must be received by Friday November 30, 2018.

OCCPTA
445 W. Amelia St., 1st Floor
Orlando, Florida 32801
Any questions concerning rules, participation or just getting started can be forwarded to the OCCPTA Relections Chairperson, Terrill D Richardson at occpta.reflections@gmail.com
Here are links to all documents and rules for the 2018-2019 National PTA Reflections Program:

Family Fall Festival
2018-11-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Apopka High School, 555 Martin Street, Apopka, Florida, 32712

Presidents & Principals Breakfast
2018-09-14 08:00 - 11:00 | The Lakeside Reception Hall, 4005 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, 32804, United States
Cruise into the new school year with OCCPTA! PTA Presidents, Principals and district officials gather to discuss plans for the coming school year at this annual breakfast. PTA leaders representing public schools from elementary through high school will celebrate the success of our partnership with OCPS.
Friday, September 14th | 8:00 am – 11:00 am
THE LAKESIDE RECEPTION HALL, 4005 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32804
We will also have a VendorFair with over 20 companies that can provide resources to our PTA/PTSAs!
$20 per person; purchase your tickets by clicking HERE!

Fall Training 2018
2018-08-25 08:30
The Orange County Council of PTA/PTSAs is hosting their Annual Fall Leadership Training event and Vendor Fair. While the event is geared toward PTAs operating their individual units, we encourage all of our county parent organizations to attend as well, so that they can learn how to maintain compliance with the district’s procedures. We also invite any local nonprofit community-based organization to attend so that they may train in leadership skills such as creating a budget, how to take minutes at meetings, filing your 990 (taxes), simple Roberts Rule of Order, fundraising, creating meaningful programs, advocating for your cause, and much more!
*Non-PTA groups will need to provide a monetary donation of $10 per person for attendance. This fee can be paid at the event*
Class Schedule and Details Coming Soon!
The list of vendors will be updated as we get closer to the event.
To Register Click Here

Orange County School Board Candidate Forum - District 3
2018-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Walker Middle School, 150 Amidon Lane, Orlando, FL, 32809, United States

Orange County School Board Candidate Forum - District 6
2018-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Baldwin Park Elemenatry, 1750 Common Way Rd, Orlando, FL, 32814, United States

FL PTA Leadership Convention at Innisbrook Resort
2018-07-12 - 2018-07-15 | Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, 36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683, United States

OCCPTA Awards Banquet
2018-04-27 18:00 - 20:30

2017-18 PTA/PTSA Award Applications Due
2018-04-11 08:00

OCCPTA Leadership Roundtables
2018-03-12 18:00 | Astro Skate Family Fun Center, 866 S. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando, FL, 32822, United States

Reflections Awards
2018-03-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Ronald Blocker ELC, 445 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL, 32801, United States

Founders Day Celebration
2018-02-23 18:00 - 22:00

Founders Day
2018-02-23 18:00 - 20:00
OCCPTA Founders Day Celebration 2018
Join us in the Coco-Cola Orlando Eye Sky Lounge as we celebrate the work and efforts of our volunteers. The program will feature a Special Guest Speaker & general meeting. PTA Officers will also enjoy complimentary entry to the Cola Cola Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds.
* Refreshments will be served
Founders Day is when we celebrate the legacy and work of our founders—Alice McLellan Birney, Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Selena Sloan Butler—to better the lives of every child in education, health and safety. It is a time to reflect and take pride in our achievements, and renew our commitment to be a:

powerful voice for all children;
relevant resource for parents; and
strong advocate for public education.

Our founders’ imagination and courage resulted in major changes for our children. They had a simple idea—to improve the lives and future of all children. They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to change the world for all children.

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OCCPTA General Meeting/Health & Wellness Workshop
2018-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Ronald Blocker ELC, 445 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
