THE MISSION OF THE PTA IS TO SUPPORT AND SPEAK ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE SCHOOLS, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND BEFORE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE DECISIONS AFFECTING CHILDREN, TO ASSIST PARENTS IN DEVELOPING SKILLS THEY NEED TO RAISE AND PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN, AND TO ENCOURAGE PARENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE NATION.