Kentucky PTA was chartered in 1918 as a state affiliate of the National PTA. We will celebrate our 90th anniversary in 2008 and our 100th anniversary in 2018. Kentucky PTA is a non-profit, tax exempt, 501 ( c ) (3) charitable association registered with the Internal Revenue Service as an education organization. At the end of the 2006-2007 school year Kentucky PTA represented 390 local PTAs/PTSAs with membership of 105,847. The vision, mission and values of PTA are:

PTA Vision - Making every child's potential a reality.

PTA Mission

PTA is   A powerful voice for all children,

              A relevant resource for families and communities, and

              A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.

PTA Values

• Collaboration:  We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our    agreed-upon goals.
• Commitment:  We are dedicated to promoting children's health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement. 
• Accountability:  We acknowledge our obligations.  We deliver on our promises.
• Respect:  We value our colleagues and ourselves.  We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others.
• Inclusivity:  We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer.  We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible.
• Integrity:  We act consistently with our beliefs.  When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.