All the know-how you need to be an effective and successful parent group leader, including tips for managing difficult people.
Read MoreAn overview of what lies ahead for first-time board members, and tips for getting off to a strong start.
Everything you need to know and more about serving on your parent group's committees or executive board.
Read MoreWe asked our Facebook community what they wish they’d known before becoming a PTO leader. Here’s what they had to say.
Sample set of PTO bylaws covering a broad range of rules that PTOs typically include—and that we recommend.
Read MoreHow time-savvy leaders keep track of busy schedules and lengthy to do lists.
Read MoreFeeling burned out? Your parent group’s struggles are common—and your efforts do make a difference.
Read MoreIf your PTO meetings run longer than an hour, they’re too long. Here’s how to make them shorter and more efficient.
Read MoreExpert advice and practical tips on how to run a successful PTO or PTA, in a nine-part video keynote by Tim.
Read MoreOur parent involvement calendar is full of fun ideas and tips for every month of the school year. Use it to help you plan, or follow it event for event!
Read MoreStraightforward guidelines to help you write bylaws for your PTO or PTA.
Read MoreWhat role should your PTO play? That answer will change as the needs of your school community change.
Read MoreSome advance preparation and a few best practices will help your next presentation go smoothly despite any butterflies.
Read MoreEven if you have no experience, you can be an effective leader. Just play to your strengths.
Read MoreRobert's Rules do help you run an effective meeting. And you don't have to know a whole book's worth of details—just a few key concepts.
Read MoreBudgeting makes all of your financial decisions easier. Follow these steps to create a budget for your PTO, even if you've never had one before.
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