Free Guides
-
Free Public Relations Guide
How To Promote Your Group (and Why You Should Care)
Is your PTO or PTA struggling to be heard? Raise your profile and celebrate everything your group does with the free resources in our guide, for National School Parent Group Day or any time of year.
Read More -
Free Download: Playground Guide
The Ultimate School Playground Planning Guide
Whether you’re building a new school playground or adding to an existing one, we walk you through the important steps to get it done, from navigating fundraising to vetting vendors.
Read More -
Free Fun Run Planning Guide
How To Plan a Fun Run
Our free guide covers everything you need to know to pull off a jogathon fundraiser at your school, from motivating students to collecting pledges.
Read More -
Free Holiday Shop Guide
How To Run a School Holiday Shop
Tips for choosing a service provider, getting organized, and creative ways to promote your event.
Read More -
Free Download: Family Event Kit
How To Plan a Family Science Night
Spark an interest in science with more than 20 hands-on, kid-friendly experiments, plus customizable materials to promote your event, take-home activities, and more.
Read More -
Free Download: Family Event Kit
Family Tech Talk Night: Build Digital Citizenship
Everything you need to help parents and kids strengthen their digital citizenship skills, including promotional materials, handouts for parents, and a PowerPoint for your presenter.
Read More -
Free Appreciation Guide
Teacher Appreciation: The Ultimate Guide
54 ways to show teachers and staff you care, from inexpensive student gifts to theme meals.
Read More -
Free Auction Donations Guide
148 Silent Auction Ideas and More
Ideas for items and baskets to offer at your school auction, plus a few items that don’t work and lots of helpful tips to make the process of securing items easier.
Read More -
Free Appreciation Guide
32 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas and More
Volunteer appreciation matters. From super-simple ideas to grander gestures, say thanks to your volunteers in ways that will make them feel good (and keep them coming back)!
Read More -
Free Back-to-School Guide
Ultimate Back-to-School Success Guide
From parent involvement and strengthening your board to getting organized and working closely with school staff, find concrete steps you can take now.
Read More -
Free Carnival Guide
School Carnival and Fair Planning Guide
Everything you need to create a winning event for your school community.
Read More -
Free Communications Guide
Marketing Must-Dos for PTOs and PTAs
Eight top ways to promote your group effectively within your school community, plus actionable steps for each one.
Read More -
Free Community Service Guide
Community Service Ideas for PTOs and PTAs
Service project ideas, tips on publicizing your event, free downloadables and Facebook graphics, and more.
Read More -
Free Enrichment Guide
Guide to Supporting STEAM and STEM Learning
PTOs and PTAs can play a substantial role in supporting STEAM and STEM learning at school. Our free guide has ideas for hands-on activities, tips for finding community experts, and much more!
Read More -
Free Download: E-Payment Guide
The 411 on Credit Card Payments
Accepting payments by credit card is a step that can increase your parent group’s income. Our guide will help you understand the benefits and risks, evaluate costs, and more.
Read More -
Free Download: Fundraising Guide
Restaurant Fundraiser Planning Kit
Restaurant fundraisers are an easy and simple way for your group to raise money for your school. Our guide will help you plan and promote your event with no stress.
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 -
Free Involvement Guide
Put Parent Involvement First: 10 Tips
Make involvement your top priority and every challenge your group faces will get a whole lot easier.
Read More -
Free Involvement Guide
Reenergize Your Group Midyear
Keep your group motivated to carry on with its good work! How to manage volunteers, avoid burnout, and review your financial status.
Read More -
Free Leadership Guide
New Leader? No Problem
All the know-how you need to be an effective and successful parent group leader, including tips for managing difficult people.
Read More -
Free Planning Guide
Warm Up the Winter Holidays
Show your holiday spirit as a parent group and school community with fun events, thoughtful teacher appreciation, and community service ideas.
Read More -
Free Recruitment Tools
2 Hour Power Pledge Program
Scratch "not enough volunteers" off your list of stressors. Our 2 Hour Power school volunteer recruitment program has all the steps and tools you need to build your base—2 hours at a time.
Read More -
free reading night kit
Family Reading Night
Use our free Family Reading Night planning kit to share your favorite stories and encourage a love of reading.
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
