STEP 1

Verified:

·         In harmony with the purposes and basic policies of PTA

·         Addresses issue of statewide concern related to the education, health, safety, or welfare of children and youth, or parental education and involvement of parents

·         Not addressed in a position statement previously adopted by Pennsylvania or National PTA

·         Not addressed in a Resolution previously adopted by Pennsylvania or National PTA

STEP 2

Format:

·         Correct grammar and spelling throughout

·         Clear and concise language in all “Whereas” statements

·         Font size no smaller than 10 with 1 inch page margins

STEP 3

Organization:

·         Cover sheet completed and included with proper signatures (Page 1)

·         Table of Contents (Page 2)

·         Summary statement of the resolution, no more than 150 words, that captures the intent and scope of the full resolution (Page 3)

·         Rationale for resolution (Page 4)

·         Reference summary that substantiates each “Whereas” statement by referencing the page or pages that provides the documentation in the submitted background material  (Page 5)

·         Background material:

o    Not more than 25 double- sided or 50 single- sided pages

o    All pages numbered consecutively

o    Each page with the author, title, publisher, and date for each source.  Online sources should include the URL

o    Resources from a variety of sources (must have three (3) per “Whereas” statement) that are factual and verifiable and published no more than six (6) years prior

o    PTA documents not included as background support

o    Articles included in their entirety

o    Support for each “Whereas” statement shown in the background references with brackets and indication as to which “Whereas” statement it supports