Parent Group of the Year

PTO Today

Helping Parent Leaders Make Schools Great

What's Up?

Advice for Parents
Schoolfamily.com—
another great tool to share with parents and increase involvement. Packed with helpul tips, information, and advice! Learn More.

Update Us

Register your new officers with us and keep your entire group informed about our latest tools, programs, and offers. Go!

Advertisement
New School Family Nights
New to PTO Today?
Advertisement
School Pulse

Message Boards

dues

Is it right?

Bylaws, Lawerys, CPA, 501(c)(3) Help!

Missing funds

need advise on what to do

These and lots more conversations happening right now on the Message Boards. Check it out!

From the Blog

Nice PTO Summary from Ohio Paper | 11.18.08

Help Optimize an Important New Product | 11.13.08

Do you really welcome new members and new parents? | 11.12.08

Another Toolbox for Education Success | 11.12.08

Check out the blog for lots more
news, ideas, opinions, and tips

PTO vs. PTA

What's the difference between PTO and PTA? Does it matter? Expert insight on this issue, including how-tos and FAQs on switching from PTA to PTO.

Featured Articles


PTO vs. PTA 101

  • PTO vs. PTA: Differences at a Glance

    Dues, insurance, nonprofit status, and more—get the scoop on the pros and cons of PTA compared with PTO, plus a rundown of services and programs available to each.

  • PTO vs. PTA FAQs

    Answers to some basic questions about PTOs and PTAs, including how to get started organizing your group.

Tools and Programs

No need to start from scratch. Just use our simple tools
and easy to execute programs and get great results.

Tools and Programs PTO Manager - Our easy-to-use volunteer and financial management software is designed specifically for parent groups. Organize your finances and get more parents engaged and involved. Learn more

PTO Today Plus - The best of PTO Today comes in this yearly membership for your group. You’ll get exclusive access to members-only resources, savings, and discounts. Learn more

2 Hour Power - Our volunteer pledge program with FREE downloadable tools. Ask folks to pledge "just 2 hours" and get even your most reluctant parents helping out. Learn more