What is Advocacy? Advocacy is arguing in favor of something,
such as a cause, idea, or policy. One can engage in advocacy by
meeting with a legislator on an important issue, writing an
editorial for a newspaper, raising awareness for a cause at a
PTA or community event, or even promoting an issue while having
dinner with friends. Advocacy occurs when an individual engages
in dialogue about an issue they care about. It can occur in many
forms by speaking out, letter writing, protesting and voting.
PTA's Nonsectarian Policy PTA welcomes into membership people
representing a diversity of cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and
political and religious beliefs. The Purposes of the PTA
acknowledge the importance of a spiritual life in the
development of children and youth. As an association, PTA has
the right to offer inspirational messages to open or close its
meetings, but such messages by PTA leaders or invited religious
leaders should be inspirational rather than sectarian,
recognizing that in this pluralistic nation