Ohio PTA

Ohio PTA Founded 1901, OH PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in Ohio dedicated to children! The Ohio PTA was organized in May 1901. All are volunteers.

THE OHIO PTA STORY

The Ohio PTA, a branch of the National PTA, is composed of over 90,000 members, 586 units and 41 councils in 15 districts. The Ohio PTA Board of Directors, includes executive committee, directors, district advisors and immediate past president. SOME OHIO PTA HIGHLIGHTS

1901 The fifth annual convention of the National Congress of Mothers was held in Columbus, Ohio and on t

hat occasion, those who had been called together from all over the state, organized the Ohio Branch.

1918 Ohio PTA endorsed the Teacher’s Pension and Retirement Law which passed by the state legislature.

1920’s Ohio PTA endorsed an amendment to the Being Law and state ratification of the National Child Labor Amendment; endorsed a bill that provided special classes for developmentally handicapped children. The Ohio Parent – Teacher became a monthly bulletin.

1930’s Ohio PTA helped to organize the “Save Ohio Schools” committees and endorsed the School Foundation Program.

1940’s PTA members worked to assist the war effort and the convention body authorized the purchase of a mobile canteen unit for the Red Cross. The Memorial Scholarship Program for teacher training was initiated and twenty-five $200 scholarships were awarded.

1950’s Honorary State Life Memberships were initiated. University workshops emphasizing parent education and leadership training were held in cooperation with six universities.

1960’s Ohio PTA took the leadership role in the formation of the Ohio Council for Education, a group of education organizations.

1970’s The IRS officially classified Ohio PTA as a tax-exempt charitable organization. Ohio PTA published a report on “A Look at Public Funds for Nonpublic Schools,” a study of public monies which were being used for private schools in Ohio and the nation.

1980’s Legislative concerns were collective bargaining and school funding. The “Come Back to School” project was launched through funding by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to improve parent involvement. Big Cities Task Force began studying ways to build involvement in big cities.

1990’s Ohio PTA was instrumental in obtaining legislation which mandated that school districts develop policies for parent involvement in the schools. Ohio PTA initiated the Citizens Against Vouchers coalition comprised of nearly 30 organizations and individuals to oppose voucher proposals which would divert public funds to private schools. Ohio PTA hosted the Ohio Parent Involvement Summit for teams of educators, parents, business and community leaders.

2001 Ohio PTA celebrates its 100th Anniversary.

2003 Restructured Ohio PTA Board of Managers

2005 Hosted 109th National PTA Convention in Columbus

2006 Ohio PTA celebrates 100th Convention and held first Spring Convention

2007 Ohio PTA became involved in Getting It Right, a constitutional amendment proposing a high quality education as a fundamental right for all Ohio’s children through the implementation of a new school funding model.

2008 Ohio PTA and the Ohio Secretary of State’s office were co-sponsors of Mock Election, the opportunity for children grades K-12 to participate in the democratic process

2010

With the help of a grant from National PTA, Ohio PTA began a campaign to help advocate for the implementation of and education of parents and community members about Common Core Standards.

2011

Ohio PTA hosted its first Diversity & Inclusion Conference to help highlight the importance of including everyone in the education of children and the future of PTA in Ohio. Ohio PTA was recognized as the National PTA Advocacy Challenge winner for encouraging its members to advocate for imporant advocacy alerts to congress. Ohio PTA embraced social media as an important communication tool to its members and advocates by utilizing Facebook and Twitter to highlight activities and advocacy opportunities.

2013

Ohio PTA elected and installed its first African-American state president. Ohio PTA hosted the National PTA Convention in Cincinnati. Ohio PTA won the National PTA Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award.

2014

Ohio PTA awarded the first Family-School Partnership Awards, given to members for taking advantage of training, and engaging with family, school, and community. The Ohio PTA Male Involvement Committee presented the first M.A.C.K. (Male Action Changing Kids) Awards, funded by a grant from Allstate Insurance, for winning essays about how a male has positively influenced/changed students’ lives.

2015

The Ohio PTA The News became The Ohio PTA Voice, and was delivered electronically.

Congratulations to the Region 2 T in PTA and Helping Hands Award Recipients! Sarah Boys is the T in PTA recipient from ...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to the Region 2 T in PTA and Helping Hands Award Recipients! Sarah Boys is the T in PTA recipient from Pleasant Run Elementary. Wendy Puccini is the regional Helping Hands recipient also from Pleasant Run Elementary. These two were chosen from applicants from across the region submitted by their PTAs. Congratulations to these two amazing volunteers and all of the local T in PTA and Helping Hands recipients across the Buckeye state!

Mark your calendars for June 18-20 in Pittsburgh! PTA leaders nationwide are traveling to join us in person for the 2026...
05/27/2026

Mark your calendars for June 18-20 in Pittsburgh! PTA leaders nationwide are traveling to join us in person for the 2026 Convention and you don’t want to miss it.

Step into your next level of leadership with engaging workshops, network with other PTA leaders from across the country and hear from speakers who spark change. Visit PTA.org/Convention to register now.

You must fully complete your registration (including full payment) by midnight (PDT), May 29 to be considered for voting status.

Ohio PTA is only 245 MEMBERS away from reaching 100%+1 of last year’s statewide membership total.179 units have already ...
05/27/2026

Ohio PTA is only 245 MEMBERS away from reaching 100%+1 of last year’s statewide membership total.

179 units have already crossed the 100%+ mark and 55 more are sitting at 90–99%, just steps from the finish line.

This matters.

At the local level, reaching 100% shows your school community that your PTA/PTSA is engaged, growing, and still showing up for kids year after year.

At the state level, it means something even bigger: after years of decline, we have the opportunity to change the direction of PTA in Ohio.

Membership is our voice.
Membership is our strength.
Membership is our advocacy.

Let this be the year we prove PTA is not going anywhere.

Let’s finish strong for our students, our schools, and the future of PTA in Ohio.

On this Memorial Day, Ohio PTA pauses to remember the fallen heroes whose sacrifice made our freedoms possible. May we h...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, Ohio PTA pauses to remember the fallen heroes whose sacrifice made our freedoms possible. May we honor their memory not only today, but every day, through service, compassion, and community.

National PTA would like to extend a special invitation for elementary-school based PTA leaders to attend a 30-minute tra...
05/25/2026

National PTA would like to extend a special invitation for elementary-school based PTA leaders to attend a 30-minute training to learn more about the Ready, Tech, Go! Program. Please join us! Participants will receive a $25 gift card for participating. Be sure to register below to attend or watch the recording and indicate that you heard about the opportunity through your state PTA.



May 28 at 12pm EST https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aqnq0H_p6ALfGzqGNDztR_IZQ9EFHSoDBRlNKC9zNYdvK1XO2gCm~Ao9eT5-snhgvUti1vjfls-oPc9SWNdaEZ7Ti_htY-PjYqMy_gGBv5iuA8g

June 10 at 8pm EST
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AgKhovzbJgB88DJfRSZ-iulSQZZv9DmGChYMfsM_8aUNJ0zbNQBS~AtIzvik-N-7REf8KDwrIwGCx9DYL3BIXaUEk7USagBklyVEsBGfAUAon8w

June 25 at 7pm EST
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AofTC8SB30jytxKKxDJFyWOZt-aRv1AuNnT-Oid36D_7RrLAPdIM~ApgCK0LpCY0Ro9tIxq7MassIaAzvVPgFuZxx_gth-izpken7r4J9tiltmg

July 15 at 8pm EST
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvG3MZg4LumFcQcTmsKVSq7PpOB56Pfjt5I2snEukL16ZH_ENk4S~AjgfrFV97miQey5v9sGaFHA0P3oj64jYqAfbhnS9kX6lttw-S0oFNs9Cug

✨ What Does May Mean to You? ✨For Ohio PTA families, educators, and volunteers, May can mean a little bit of everything:...
05/20/2026

✨ What Does May Mean to You? ✨

For Ohio PTA families, educators, and volunteers, May can mean a little bit of everything: milestones, memories, meetings, music concerts, multitasking, motivation… and maybe just a little madness too.

These final weeks of the school year are filled with busy schedules, big emotions, celebrations, and countdowns to summer. Through it all, families and school communities across Ohio continue showing up, supporting students, and making memories that last far beyond the classroom.

So tell us…What does May mean to you?

Drop one word below that describes your May season! ⬇️

We are 0.7 % away from hitting our state goal! Closer than we've been in years! This is it, this is our year! The year t...
05/19/2026

We are 0.7 % away from hitting our state goal! Closer than we've been in years! This is it, this is our year! The year that we stopped the decline! Let's finish strong, Ohio!

Join delegates from Ohio PTA in Pittsburgh for the National PTA annual convention!
05/19/2026

Join delegates from Ohio PTA in Pittsburgh for the National PTA annual convention!

We're 1 month away from our National PTA Convention!
PTA members from every corner of the nation will come together June 18-20 in Pittsburgh.

During Convention, you will sharpen your skills in engaging workshops, build lasting connections in networking spaces and become inspired by noteworthy speakers! See the full agenda and register today at PTA.org/Convention

TLDR: Ohio PTA is teaming up with Roblox- yes that Roblox!_ for a candid conversation about keeping our kids safe online...
05/19/2026

TLDR: Ohio PTA is teaming up with Roblox- yes that Roblox!_ for a candid conversation about keeping our kids safe online and how parents can help advocate policies, products, and online spaces for kids.
Go to www.ohiopta.org/roblox-webinar to sign up today!

As parents, we all want the same thing: for our children to explore, learn, connect, and have fun online in ways that are safe, positive, and age-appropriate. We also know that questions about screen time, online safety, and digital independence come from a very real place — wanting what’s best for our kids.

In a candid discussion, Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov (fellow parent and Senior Director of Global Parental Advocacy at Roblox) will share practical guidance for navigating technology alongside our children, including the importance of open conversations about online habits, using tools like parental controls, and building healthy digital trust over time. The session will explore how insights from parents can shape the products, policies, and online spaces young people use every day.

The presentation will be followed by a live Q&A moderated by Nicole Lesnick, Ohio PTA President, featuring Dr. Elizabeth and Eliza Jacobs, Vice President of Safety Product Policy at Roblox.

Date: Saturday, June 6th
Time: 10am
Place: Zoom - Link will be sent out via email 2 days before the event

Eligibility:
* You must be a PTA leader and/or member, at either the local, council, region, or state level.
* You must be able to participate in the virtual focus group session via Zoom with audio and video turned on.
* If selected you will have a five (5) minute grace period to login after the scheduled start of the focus group. If you join anytime afterward, you will not be eligible for any prize raffle for the scheduled event.

Did you miss Vendor Village at Ohio PTA Convention? Leader, we got you! Check out our Virtual Vendor Village- we will ha...
05/18/2026

Did you miss Vendor Village at Ohio PTA Convention? Leader, we got you! Check out our Virtual Vendor Village- we will have information about all of our sponsors and vendors on our website for the next year.

Ohio PTA Virtual Vendor Village

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40 Northwoods Boulevard Suite A
Columbus, OH
43235

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm

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