Today's PTA gives parents a strong voice in setting local standards for their children's education, by creating meaningful dialogue between parents, teachers, and administrators. To realize this, Oregon PTA served on Oregon Department of Education committees, such as the Quality Education Model, the Underserved Minority Student Academic Achievement Team, and the Food Choices in Oregon Schools Task Force.

The parents of Oregon PTA realize that healthy kids learn better. That's why we're spearheading initiatives for physical education and better school nutrition. Oregon PTA belongs to "Healthy Kids Learn Better," a partnership sponsored by the Oregon Department of Education in coordination with the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Through the use of CapWiz, Oregon PTA enabled parents to become effective advocates by initiating over 17,000 contacts to Oregon legislators during the current legislative session on issues ranging from school funding and budget issues to lottery reform.