All the know-how you need to be an effective and successful parent group leader, including tips for managing difficult people.
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We’ve created a Facebook group called PTO and PTA Leaders! Join us for chatting, sharing ideas, and connecting with fellow leaders! Check it out here.
An 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.
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A list of the most important national holidays, events, and more to help plan your year's events. Newly updated for 2018-19!
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We asked our Facebook community what they wish they’d known before becoming a PTO leader. Here’s what they had to say.
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Sample set of PTO bylaws covering a broad range of rules that PTOs typically include—and that we recommend.
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How time-savvy leaders keep track of busy schedules and lengthy to do lists.
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Feeling burned out? Your parent group’s struggles are common—and your efforts do make a difference.
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If your PTO meetings run longer than an hour, they’re too long. Here’s how to make them shorter and more efficient.
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Expert advice and practical tips on how to run a successful PTO or PTA, in a nine-part video keynote by Tim.
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Our 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!
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Straightforward guidelines to help you write bylaws for your PTO or PTA.
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What role should your PTO play? That answer will change as the needs of your school community change.
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Some advance preparation and a few best practices will help your next presentation go smoothly despite any butterflies.
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Even if you have no experience, you can be an effective leader. Just play to your strengths.
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Robert'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.
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Budgeting 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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