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Volunteers & Involvement Archive
From general parent involvement questions to recruiting and managing volunteers, we have the expert advice and help you need. Articles with a plus sign ( ) are available to PTO Today Plus members only.
Parent Involvement
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Start a Parent-Child Book Club
A book club for 1st graders and their parents sparks excitement and shares the joy of reading.
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Are You Planting Roots?
Success has a life cycle; make yours last by nurturing new leaders.
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Parochial School: New Events Revive Image After Merger
When two Catholic schools merged, parent group leaders met the challenge of serving a far more diverse community; they also showed themselves as an organization to be taken seriously, making them PTO Today's 2009 Outstanding Parent Group at a Private or Parochial School.
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More Dads Involved at School
School-based dads' clubs and parent group events geared toward dads may hold greater interest for fathers now than they did a decade ago, according to a 2009 survey by the National Center for Fathering and the National PTA.
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13 Things To Do This Year
Get out your to-do list and add these items to build involvement and strengthen your group.
Volunteer Coordinator
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Responding to Criticism
To deal with criticism effectively, leave your emotions out of the conversation.
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Multicultural Outreach: Enthusiasm Helps Build Bridges
Parent leaders demonstrated that they wanted not just a broader volunteer base but also a diverse PTO. They created real opportunities for people to take key roles and became PTO Today’s 2008 Parent Group of the Year for Outstanding Outreach to a Multicultural Parent Base.
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Make New Families Feel Welcome
Holding out a helping hand when families first arrive at the school pays off in increased involvement and a stronger parent group later on.
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Change Your Micromanaging Ways
Could you be a micromanager? If so, you're probably limiting involvement in your group. Here's how to lighten your grip without having everything fall apart.
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16 Tips for Executive Board Members
What you should know about representing your parent group in the community, tips for working with school support staff, and secrets for a successful transition.
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