Field Service (Training) Committee

Jean Farrar, Field Service Chairperson

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The Field Service Committee responsibilities include:

• Managing and training the Field Service Training Team;
• Assisting in organization training sessions in all areas of the state;
• Keeping an updated Training Library to be used across the state;
• Responsible for working with state leaders to develop and organize training modules to be used by the Virginia PTA;
• Developing resources to be distributed to schools organizing or re-organizing a PTA/PTSA.

In order to accomplish these goals, the Virginia PTA supports the organization of the Field Service Training Team.  The purposes of the training team include providing leadership training to all PTA leaders and potential leaders to equip them with the organizational skills and knowledge they need to be successful.     

Our Training Team will consist of members from across the state, current and past state board members, and non-board members or “Members-at-Large”. Another important group that is part of our team are the TCBI members who have been trained at the National PTA level to assist the Virginia PTA in our training efforts.  All trainers will use approved training modules in order to ensure that consistency in leadership training is provided throughout the state. Training team members will be versed in all areas and possess skills needed for effective workshop presentations.

By including “Members At Large” on the Team, we can provide an opportunity for local unit representatives to provide input in state leadership training and help the Team provide services to local units across the state.  A good way to help see what the Board of Managers for the Virginia PTA does.

Interested in serving as a “Member-at-Large”?

“Members-at-Large” are needed to help fill out our "teams".  Those that apply for these positions are approved by the VA PTA Executive Committee.  After being chosen, you would be responsible for coming for a “Train the Trainer” event, and then to assist at two to three events during the PTA year.

Learn about being a Member-at-Large on our state committees. (Committee descriptions included.)

Download the Member-at-Large Letter of Interest.

We strongly encourage local unit and council members who are interested in serving as “Members-at-Large” on the Field Service Training Team to complete the Letter of Intent that can be found at this area insert link. All information and deadlines are listed.  Letters of Intent can also be faxed to 804-264-4014 or e-mailed to administrator@vapta.org.