Leadership Archive

A good leader energizes a group and keeps everything running smoothly. The articles below have tons of ideas to help you become a successful leader. Find more helpful tools and info on the Leadership resources page.

Getting Ready To Step Up to the PTO or PTA Board?
For many parent volunteers, this is the time of year to consider joining the parent group in an official role. Elections will be coming in the spring and these last weeks of winter are a perfect time to mull over this decision.
Money Doesn't Buy Parent Group Success
Ignore the headlines. Passion and enthusiasm—not money—are what make great parent groups.
What I Learned From the PTO
Parent group leaders discover that volunteering teaches them powerful life lessons.
How To React to Critics
Is there anything more annoying than disapproving comments from people who never help? But as a leader, you can deal with them positively.
Developing New PTO and PTA Leaders
It takes ongoing effort to cultivate the parents who will run the group after you retire.
Your PTO Doesn't Have To Be Perfect
Feeling burned out? Your parent group’s struggles are common—and your efforts do make a difference.
School Parent Groups Build Community
Parent groups create an atmosphere that allows the school’s teachers to do their best work.
The One-Hour Meeting Manager
If your PTO meetings run longer than an hour, they’re too long. Here’s how to make them shorter and more efficient.
5 Don'ts for PTOs and PTAs
Sometimes common practices aren't best practices. We look at five surprising don'ts—including charging dues—that might be hindering your group.
Adjusting to Middle School: 3 Keys for PTOs
To succeed as a middle school PTO or PTA leader, get out of the grade school mind-set, revisit your group's goals, and involve students in event planning.
Keeping the Peace in Your PTO
A mix of personalities and ideas can run—or ruin—a PTO. Here’s how you can avoid trouble within the ranks.
Secrets That Build Parent Involvement
Savvy tips and tricks to get parents more interested in volunteering, and get more out of them when they do.
6 Leadership Skills for Parent Group Success
Quick tips on being an effective leader.
They Can’t All Be Like Us
How do you feel about people who don't get involved?
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.
Prevent Burnout in Your PTO
Learn how to recognize the signs of burnout in your volunteers, how to eliminate it, and how to keep it from happening again.
Making Smart Decisions as PTO Leaders
Fear of controversy often pushes us to the status quo. But you can make good decisions for your PTO or PTA without alienating members.
Pep Up Your Parent Group
Is your parent group in a rut? Here's how to get out of it.
Get Out and Smell the Coffee
You can build a support system through a little bit of cafe life and a whole lot of networking.
Use PTO Experience To Get a Job
The skills you develop as a parent leader and school volunteer can give you an edge when going back to work.

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