13 Keys to Strong Involvement - A step-by-step guide for parent group leaders who want to reach out and engage more parents.
Parent Involvement
Practical tips on how to reach out to parents and get them connected to your group and school.
Are You Planting Roots? - Success has a life cycle; make yours last by nurturing new leaders.
Don’t Do It! - Sometimes it's more important to know what not to do. We outline 12 common mistakes PTOs make and offer positive alternatives.
Insights From a First-Time Volunteer - How do newbies perceive your parent group? A new volunteer’s insightful look at how others view the PTO.
Parent Involvement 101
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7 Steps To Grow Involvement
This step-by-step approach will help any group build involvement. -
Make New Families Feel Welcome
- Middle School: A Role for Parents
- Parent Involvement Toolkit
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Involvement Ideas and Challenges on the Message Boards
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Involvement Matters: What To Tell Parents
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10 Reasons To Get Involved flyer
- Volunteers and Involvement File Exchange
- Idea Bag: Readers Share Involvement Ideas
- Volunteer Recruitment and Management
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