2024 National PTA Legislative Conference

2024 National PTA Legislative Conference - Share Power for Every Child

National PTA

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Thursday, March 7, 2024

Westin Alexandria Old Town Hotel

400 Courthouse Square

Alexandria, VA 22314

Registration Rates

Early Bird registration - $295.00

Regular registration - $325.00

Early Bird registration ends 11:59 PM Eastern Time, January 19, 2024

Event registration ends 11:59 PM Eastern Time, February 23, 2024

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Every day, PTA members across the country go above and beyond to advocate for children. They are tireless fighters on behalf of kids and families. Now it is time to raise our voice to Congress. Join PTA members and other passionate advocates for National PTA’s 2024 Legislative Conference (LegCon) March 5-7.

This is your opportunity to:

• Network with lawmakers, policymakers and fellow PTA advocates
• Find out about the latest happenings on Capitol Hill
• Hone your advocacy skills
• Get an update on issues impacting children, families and schools
• Hear from members of the Administration and congressional champions
• Learn how to make an impact on policy decisions
• Speak with your members of Congress about issues important to children, families and schools at Hill Day

You’ll hear from PTA members about challenges that inspired them to take action for kids, and the skills and tactics that helped them achieve their goals.

The conference will also feature workshops and presentations from experts to expand your knowledge of advocacy and policy, build your advocacy skills, break down National PTA’s legislative and policy priorities, and prepare you for meetings with your federal representatives on Capitol Hill.

EVENT DETAILS

Share Power for Every Child

This year we are focused on sharing power for every child in our country. Building on victories from earlier this Congress and our work with the Administration, LegCon attendees will learn more about where we believe we can make a significant contribution to federal policy development, including areas of:

• Family engagement
• Welcoming and supportive schools for all students
• School safety and gun violence prevention
• Digital safety and well-being

Don’t miss the chance to expand your knowledge of the ins and outs of federal law, grow your advocacy skills, explore National PTA’s legislative priorities for the 118th Congress and meet with your federal representatives on Capitol Hill.

For more information about LegCon and to view the schedule, visit LegCon@Pta.org

REGISTRATION

• To participate click here.

Ticket Transfers

Tickets are not transferable.

Cancellations and Refunds

If you need to cancel, you will need to make the request in writing. If your request is received by February 12, 2024, it will be considered for a refund of the registration fee only, minus a $75 processing fee for each cancelled record. No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received after February 12, 2024. All written requests must be submitted via email to NPTAMeetings@PTA.org. Credit cards will be refunded within one week of receipt of request. Checks will be issued to the original payer. Please allow six weeks for refund checks to be issued.

BADGES

LegCon attendees will receive a conference badge which must be worn at all times during LegCon.

Badge Reprinting

Badges may be reprinted one time only, at a fee of $25, payable at the time of printing. No badge will be reprinted more than once.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

National PTA has negotiated a special room rate with the Westin Alexandria Old Town Hotel, which is the official host hotel for the 2024 Legislative Conference (Do not make a room reservation if you are a Federal Legislative Chair (FLC) or National PTA Officer). In order to qualify for the special room rate, LegCon registration must be completed and hotel reservations must be made no later than 5:00 p.m. ET Monday, February 12, 2024. Rooms at this special rate are subject to availability at the time of reservation and cannot be guaranteed, so book your room early! To make a room reservation, use the following link: Book your group rate for National PTA Legislative Conference March 2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADA Information and Assistance

If you have a condition which requires accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and you require such accommodations at the event, please contact the National PTA Meetings Department at NPTAMeetings@PTA.org to describe the condition and the specific nature of the requested accommodations. National PTA will provide accommodations in accordance with the law.

Expectations of Civility

National PTA is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and harassment-free event and experience for everyone attending our Legislative Conference. All participants are expected to behave with common courtesy and civility, and conduct themselves in a polite, appropriate and respectful manner, including respecting individual differences and disagreeing with respect. National PTA does not tolerate incivility or harassment of any kind and we prohibit discrimination for any reason. If anyone feels harassed or notices that our expectations of civility are not being met, they should contact National PTA staff or a National PTA Board Officer. National PTA reserves the right to take appropriate action to address any individual it believes fails to meet our expectations of civility, including expelling the individual from the event without refund and prohibiting attendance at future events.

National PTA is a non-partisan organization that works with every elected official, regardless of political affiliation. As such, we expect our advocates to have a positive and non-partisan presence while advocating on behalf of their state, school community, and as representatives on Capitol Hill of our national association.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Will there be a registration table?

Yes, the registration table will be located outside of the main event hall. Registration will be open at the following dates and times:

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Do I have to bring my email confirmation to LegCon?

No, there will be a list of everyone who registered to attend at the registration table. All attendees will receive a conference badge which must be worn at all times during LegCon, including meal events.

Can I update my registration information?

Every registrant will receive a confirmation email that will include an order summary, order number and logistics for the event. If you wish to change your registration information, you need to create an account through Eventbrite using the same email that you used to register for the conference. After creating an account, you will be able to review and edit your registration. You can also contact National PTA’s Meetings Department at NPTAMeetings@PTA.org for help.

What is covered in my LegCon registration fee?

The LegCon registration fee covers all National PTA-hosted workshops and events starting at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, through 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7. This includes dinner on March 5, breakfast and dinner on March 6, and breakfast on March 7. Snacks will also be provided periodically in between workshop sessions. All attendees will receive advocacy-related materials prior to the conference, including a webinar.

What are my transportation/parking options for LegCon?

The closest airport to the Westin Alexandria Old Town is Reagan National Airport. The hotel does not operate an airport shuttle, however, taxis and ride-sharing services are airport transfer options at one-way costs between $15 and $20. Contact the hotel at (703) 253-8600 for additional transportation information.

Onsite valet-only parking is available at prevailing rates (currently $25 for a maximum of 8 hours, and $40 overnight).

How can I receive more information about National PTA’s advocacy work?

You can sign up to receive our monthly PTA Advocacy Insider newsletter and Take Action Alerts regarding federal policy issues. You can also learn more by visiting the Federal Public Policy Agenda webpage and reviewing the PTA Advocacy Toolkit. All LegCon registrants will receive more information about PTA’s advocacy efforts and public policy priorities via email leading up to LegCon.

How do I schedule Hill meetings for Wednesday, March 6?

2024 LegCon, attendees will participate in Capitol Hill meetings with their federal legislators. National PTA will send instructions to Federal Legislative Chairs (FLCs) - liaisons for federal policy and advocacy in their state PTA - and State Presidents, in January on scheduling your Hill meetings and who has registered from their state up until the event itself for any additional meeting requests that need to be made. National PTA Government Affairs staff are available to help connect you with your state’s FLC regarding your Hill meeting schedule if you have not yet been contacted by them. If you have any questions regarding the Hill day, contact National PTA Government Affairs staff at LegCon@PTA.org

Will I be able to attend my Member of Congress’ constituent coffee?

Yes, National PTA encourages all attendees to meet with their Members of Congress whenever it is convenient for both parties to meet. Most Members of Congress host a weekly constituent coffee on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings. To find out when your Congressman’s constituent coffee is, check out your Member’s website by visiting House.gov and Senate.gov, or call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and an operator will connect you with your Member’s office. If there is a constituent coffee during the week of LegCon, feel free to attend and notify National PTA Government Affairs staff at LegCon@PTA.org so we are aware of your plans.

How will I travel to Capitol Hill for my scheduled Hill meetings Wednesday, March 6?

Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from Capitol Hill.

The Westin Alexandria Old Town operates a shuttle between the property and the King Street metro station, which is located one-half mile from the hotel. Estimated roundtrip rail fare from the metro station to Capitol Hill is between $9.70 and $13.00. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also available transportation options to get to Capitol Hill. Costs are estimated to run between $30 and $35 one-way.

Further instructions on Hill meetings and travel to and from Capitol Hill will be provided to all attendees leading up to LegCon and during a workshop session on Tuesday afternoon during the conference.

Contact Us

• For additional information about the conference schedule or Hill day visits, email LegCon@PTA.org

• For registration, travel or hotel information, email NPTAMeetings@PTA.org