National PTA Grant

We are delighted to announce that we have received funding from the National PTA for the PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program, supported by AT&T.  This event will be held on April 3rd from 6:30-8PM at KPES.  Childcare and a light dinner will be provided – please pre-register!

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

350 local PTAs have been selected to receive $1,500 each, supported by AT&T, to host an interactive PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program for parents and caregivers. Attendees will engage in meaningful peer-to-peer conversations about the various aspects of screen readiness; become familiar with tools and resources that help determine screen readiness; and gain new ideas to promote a healthy digital home. The Ready, Tech, Go! program helps families build knowledge and skills to use technology safely and responsibly right from the start.

Please consider filling out the National PTA’s Program Survey during and/or after the program.

Please join us for the PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! event. This in-person only event will take place Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 6:30 – 8pm at Kings Park Elementary School located at 5400 Harrow Way, Springfield, VA 22151.

The event will foster peer-to-peer discussion reflecting on various aspects of screen readiness. Participants will also because familiar with tools and resources that help families determine screen readiness and discuss digital life. Lastly, attendees will gain new ideas to promote a healthy digital home. The event target audience is parents/caregivers of elementary aged students.

The presentations will be for adults only. Children can attend and will be in a separate area under the supervision of high school aged chaperones and will have activities, pizza, snacks, and drinks provided for the duration of the event.

A light dinner will be provided to attendees during the presentations.

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