named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Resources Committee
Hosts events to build foundational skills for high school students, including interview preparation workshops and practice sessions with community professionals
Curriculum Committee
Liaison between parents and school administration to address curriculum questions and concerns; provides updates on instructional topics and standards
Health & Safety Committee
Educates families on children's health needs and collaborates with school and community organizations to support student well-being
Legislation Committee
Provides information on proposed legislation, school budget impacts, and policy decisions affecting children’s education, health, and safety; promotes advocacy aligned with National and NYS PTA guidelines
PARP (Pick A Reading Partner)
Program promoting childhood literacy by encouraging daily reading between children and caregivers; includes school-year activities such as Author Read Alouds, Reading Week, and Book Ninjas
Reflections
National PTA student recognition program that encourages artistic creativity in K-12 students through categories like visual arts, literature, and dance; includes district-level judging and advancement to state and national levels
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Administers grants to enhance student educationProvides grants to support and enrich the educational experience of students across seven schools in the district.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocates for public education and informs on policy issuesProvides information to members and the community about pending and enacted legislation, including school budget proposals, and equips parents with tools to communicate concerns to decision-makers at the district and broader levels.
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PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
- Facilitates communication on curriculum and instructionOperates a Curriculum Committee that communicates updates on learning standards, assessments, grading, and co-curricular activities to members, and facilitates parent input and dialogue with district administration on instructional topics.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitates parent and community volunteer engagementOffers year-round volunteer opportunities through standing committees and short-term projects, organizes member volunteer efforts in schools and the broader community, and runs a poster contest during Spirit Week at Stewart and Stratford Schools.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Improves school environments and facilitiesUndertakes projects to improve classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces to create clean and welcoming school environments for students and staff.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising and community engagement eventsHosts events such as Homecoming to engage the school community and raise monetary contributions in support of programs and initiatives.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Promotes childhood literacy and reading engagementOrganizes themed reading programs such as Reading Week, Spotlight on the Library, Movie Day, Author Read Aloud events, Book Ninjas, and GC Pen Pals, and encourages daily reading between caregivers and children to support literacy development.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides educational enrichment and cultural programsOffers cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety initiatives, arts enrichment (including artist/writer workshops, musical and theatrical productions, dance performances, yoga, and STEAM experiences), and structured craft activities to support child development and enhance student learning.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes student achievement and donor contributionsProvides monetary awards to high school seniors and runs an annual sponsorship program that recognizes donors throughout the school year.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Supports district governance through member representationSelects PTA members to serve on the district’s Site-Based Committees, ensuring parent voice in school-level decision-making processes.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Supports student academic and career developmentHosts programs such as interview skills workshops and live practice sessions to prepare high school students for college and job opportunities, and sponsors student participation in the National PTA Reflections program, including organizing contests, award ceremonies, and recognition events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$132K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$210%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$14K
balance sheet
Total assets$205K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$205K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.2%
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Board of Education Government — Committee attends relevant meetings to stay informed on district-level education topics.
- District Partner — Collaborates with the District to appoint PTA members to Site-Based Committees and participates in joint planning and decision-making.
- District Administration Partner — Collaborates with District Administration to achieve PTA goals for children and youth.
- District Administration Partner — Collaborates with the Curriculum Committee to share curriculum updates and address instructional concerns.
- District Administration Partner — Collaborates with the district administration on curriculum and instruction matters.
- Garden City Board of Education Government — Monitors and responds to proposals and legislation from the Garden City Board of Education, including the district's proposed school budget.
- Garden City Community Coalition Partner — Collaborates with the Health & Safety Committee on community health and safety initiatives.
- Garden City School District Partner — Collaborates with district administration and building principals on curriculum, legislation, and school-based PTA activities.
- NYS PTA Network — Part of the state-level PTA network where winners advance for further recognition.
- NYS PTA Network — Works through affiliation with NYS PTA to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth and to support free public education.
- Nassau Region PTA Partner — Coordinates advancement of winners from the district level to the NYS PTA level.
- National PTA Network — Participates in PARP, a program of National PTA, to promote reading.
- National PTA Network — Sponsors the Reflections program through affiliation with National PTA.
- National PTA Network — Works through affiliation with National PTA to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth and to support free public education.
- School administration Partner — Works directly with school administration to organize and assist with Spirit Week activities.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy Through Institutional Engagementmethodology: advocacy-through-institutional-engagementBy engaging with school administrators, the Board of Education, and elected officials, the PTA advances children's educational needs and values, because systemic change requires influencing decision-makers who shape policy and practice.
- Arts-Integrated Learning and Inclusive Recognitionmethodology: arts-integrationBy integrating the arts into educational programming and providing inclusive recognition opportunities, the PTA fosters creativity, awareness, and belonging, because artistic engagement supports cognitive, emotional, and social development across ability levels.
- Parent-Administration Liaison Modelmethodology: parent-administration_liaison_modelBy serving as a structured conduit between parents and school leadership, the PTA ensures parent voices inform curriculum and instructional decisions, because two-way communication strengthens alignment between community values and educational practices.
- Two-Generation Approach to Education and Engagementmethodology: two_generation_approachBy simultaneously engaging caregivers and children through joint programs and education, the PTA improves child outcomes because informed and involved families create stronger support systems for learning and development.