ISSUE DATES

  • School Snack Rules: How Are PTOs Coping?

    No doubt, new food rules have changed the way kids snack at school. Here's a look at how it's affected some parent groups.

  • Bylaws/Nonprofit Resources

    Expert Guide PTO 501(c)(3) Toolkit Our comprehensive guide walks you through all the essential legal steps to make your group a successful independent entity. Read More Free Webinar: Tax Exemption 501(c)(3) Basics for School Parent Groups Does your head spin thinking about the IRS and tax-exemption? Our free webinar covers the whats, whys, and hows and answers a ton of frequently asked questions. Read More Bylaws/Nonprofit How Good Are Your PTO Bylaws? Having up-to-date bylaws on the books helps protect the long-term integrity of the group from the unpredictability of the future. Read More PTO Today Article PTO Bylaws FAQs Have a sticky situation (or two)? Your bylaws can help your group handle common dilemmas. Read More Free Incorporation Guide How To Incorporate a School PTO Don’t be intimidated by the process of incorporation! We cover the benefits, information you should know before you start, and the three key steps to follow. Read More PTO Today Article Tax Exemption and Nonprofit Status: What PTOs Should Know Our guide to the legal terms related to 501(c)(3) status and incorporation for school PTOs and PTAs. Read More Bylaws/Nonprofit 501(c)(3) FAQs for Parent Groups Answers to frequently asked questions about your PTO’s tax-exempt status, 501(c)(3) rules, and other legal topics. Read More Expert Guide PTO Startup Toolkit Our comprehensive guide walks you through all the essential steps to make your group a successful independent entity. Read More PTO Insurance Quiz: What's Your PTO Insurance IQ? Think you’re covered? When it comes to parent group insurance, most people don’t know as much as they think—and that could cost them. Take the quiz to see if you know enough. Read More BYLAWS How To Write PTO Bylaws Everything you need to know to write bylaws for your school parent group. Read More PTO Today Article 501(c)(3) for PTOs How to make your PTO tax-exempt. We sort through the mumbo jumbo and tell you what to expect—from the process and the IRS. Read More PTO Today Article 10 Key Points About PTO Bylaws What you should know, why you should have them. Read More Organization PTO Record-Retention Rules This checklist is based on IRS rules and includes guidelines for how long to keep some of the most common types of PTO and PTA paperwork. Read More Bylaws/Nonprofit Complete Sample Bylaws Sample set of PTO bylaws covering a broad range of rules that PTOs typically include—and that we recommend. Read More Free Resources Bylaws/Policies File Exchange Sample bylaws, mission statements, policies, etc., for parent groups to use to revise or write their own. Read More Free Resources Nonprofit/501(c)(3) File Exchange Find helpful forms and information from other parent groups and PTO Today on running a nonprofit or filing for nonprofit status. Read More PTO Today Article Whose Rules, School or PTO? Collaboration between PTO and school is crucial to success, but it's also important to know who has final say when disputes arise. Read More PTO Today Article Tax Court Rules on Common Fundraising Practice A Virginia booster club was faulted for giving credit to families based on the amount they raise. Read More

  • Target To End Redcard School Donation Program

    Target’s Take Charge of Education program will come to an end in May 2016, company officials told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

  • Volunteer Recruitment Ideas To Kick Off the School Year

    Tips from school parent group leaders (and resources from PTO Today) to start your recruitment efforts right.

  • The Secret to Parent Group Success

    The common ingredient is having leaders and volunteers focused on making the school even better.

  • Idea Gallery 2015

    Cool events, service projects, and academic efforts from entries in the 2015 Parent Group of the Year search.

  • More 2015 Parent Group of the Year Winners

    PTO Today’s 2015 National Parent Group of the Year search featured a diverse group of winners.

  • Diversity: Speaking the Language

    Finding ways to engage parents who speak English as a second language earned a New Jersey PTO a diversity award.

  • Judges' Choice: Instead of Disbanding, Group Perseveres

    A group that kept going when the going got rough earns a Judges' Choice award in the 2015 Parent Group of the Year search.

  • Judges' Choice: Focusing on Families' Needs

    A new group that focuses on families earns the Judges' Choice award in the 2015 Parent Group of the Year search.

  • National Winner: Numbers That Really Add Up

    A businesslike approach builds this parent group’s volunteer base.

  • What Makes a Parent Group Great?

    We asked administrators, teachers, and PTO leaders to reflect on that simple question. Here’s what they had to say.

  • 5 Tips for a Very Merry Holiday Shop

    A holiday shop for kids is a fun way for PTOs and PTAs to help celebrate the season at school. Here are some tips to make your shop a success.

  • Three Common Parent Group Challenges

    Involvement mistakes many groups don’t even know they’re making, and how to fix them.

  • Fair Highlights Kids’ Summer Options

    A roundup of area summer activities helps parents plan for the summer break.

  • Create a PTO Newsletter They'll Read

    A school newsletter is an effective way to communicate with parents; these six steps take you from start to finish.

  • 10 Reasons To Get Involved Flyer

  • 16 Fun Events for Your PTO and School

    Set the tone for a fun year with these suggestions ranging from game nights and outdoor ventures to events just for parents.

  • 31 Back-to-School Ideas for PTO Officers

    Set yourself up for a successful fall with these 31 tips on organization, communication, and more.

  • Parent Group Acronym Logo Clip Art

    Logos for PTOs, PTCs, HSAs, PTSOs, PTCs, etc., each in several different colors and two designs. These logos have no school name attached, so they can be used by any group!
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