A PTA is a local, self-governing unit. It promotes the Purposes, policies and guiding principles of the state branch and the National PTA as it plans programs and activities to meet the needs of children and youth in the community. It is linked through its all-inclusive membership and by its acceptance of the Purposes and policies of the National PTA and the State PTA. It shares in the resources of the entire organization such as national and state conventions, workshops, conferences, publicity and special leadership development conferences.