APA Dictionary of Psychology

an organization consisting of instructors and the parents of students. Its aims are to assist parents with parenting skills, to support and create a forum for students in the community and government, and to encourage public and parental involvement in public schools. The National Parent Teachers Association (NPTA) is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to improve the welfare of children and young people. Its primary activities include public education, strengthening schools in large cities, and preventing substance abuse among students. It has also worked in many areas of child health and safety through various educational projects.