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Orlando (FL) – Members of the Walker Middle School PTSA attended the 84th annual Florida PTA State Convention in Daytona Beach. The convention was held at the Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Walk Village, Friday November 2nd, through Sunday, November 4th. The convention is the annual business meeting of the Florida PTA. The major business item at this year’s convention was the adoption of the Florida PTA Action Platform.

The following Action Platform item was passed by the delegate body: Children’s Right to Legal Counsel. This item will become a focal point for the Florida PTA in the discussions with legislators during the next legislative session.

Convention speakers included: Craig Scott, “Rachel’s Challenge”, Richard Ellenburg, Florida Department of Education/Macy’s Teacher of the Year 2008, and Jan Harp Domene, President, National PTA.

Walker Middle School PTSA sent two delegates, including a Walker PTSA Student Representative. Walker Middle School PTSA Board thanks each of you for your support and for helping us provide for the students at Walker Middle School.

The Florida PTA state convention is an important opportunity for PTA members across the state to network and exchange ideas and methods of enhancing child advocacy efforts statewide. The information shared at the convention will be carried back to each county for implementation at varying levels.