Chapter Benefits

PPS chapters receive a wide variety of support, services, and technical assistance from the PPS national network.  The Network is based out of the PPS national office in Jackson, Mississippi, and encompasses communities and education advocates across the country.  The national office provides resources and technical assistance to local chapters, so that chapters start going, keep going, and do great work along the way.

The annual chapter fee for all chapters in good standing is $250, payable between September 1st and December 31st of each year.  The annual fee may be waived the first year of a chapter's incorporation.

The basic benefits for all Incorporated PPS Chapters include:

The Network

	Membership in a unified, national organization of committed public school parents.
	Access to best practices from the national network of parents with common goals.
	Invitation to PPS's leadership conference and other special chapter training opportunities.
	Seasonal newsletters for all local and national chapter members.
	Connections with other national school reform organizations.

The Chapter

	Automatic 501(c)3 status through group exemption.
	Permission to use the logo and name of Parents for Public Schools.

The Clearinghouse

	Toll-free number for easy access to national resources and information.
	Research and best practices on issues common to local chapters.
	Special access to Clearinghouse resources through the PPS Homepage (under construction).

Technical Assistance

	Hot-line for staff support and strategies for sustained efforts.
	How-to manual for chapter formation and Action Guides for specific chapter activities.
	Consultation on  fundraising strategies, strategic planning and leadership development.
	Specially designed templates for PPS communications and materials.
	Site visits as needed by other chapter leaders or staff.