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      • How Can My Voice Be Heard
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      • Indiana PTA Legislative Conference
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Diversity & Inclusion

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What is the benefit of having diversity and inclusion practices within a committee or program? 

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Today’s society reflects a blend of different ethnic groups, cultures, traditions, languages, and family traditions.  Our communities and demographics are changing and will continue to evolve. Therefore, it is imperative that we have committees and programs in place to reflect the diverse interests of the people being represented.

Having a diverse organization is a wonderful opportunity to learn from each other while impacting positive change in a community.
A unified assembly of diverse individuals is one way to provide inclusiveness in decision making and representation to engage, educate, and equip new members to get involved in PTA initiatives and activities.  When leadership and committees reflect their communities, they are more likely to receive “buy-in” from the community and; therefore, are more likely to have a higher probability of support and success with their initiatives. 

Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit

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An organization that recognizes diversity values differences and similarities among people through its actions and accountability. These characteristics include age, ethnicity, gender, language and culture, socioeconomic status, among many different things.

When PTAs respect differences yet acknowledge shared commonalities uniting their communities, and then develop meaningful priorities based upon their knowledge, they genuinely represent their communities. When PTAs represent their communities, they gain strength and effectiveness through increased volunteer and resource support.

Getting started, whether you are just starting out, or a seasoned PTA member, the Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit has an array of documents, policies and best practices to get you started on the right path. 
  • Visit National PTA's webpage for toolkits, forms, hint, etc.
  • Check out National PTA's DEI Resource Guide
  • Listen to the Notes from a Backpack podcast
  • Build a DEI Action Plan Template and USE IT!

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