Just Elected

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.

You're Elected! Now What?

An overview of what lies ahead for first-time board members, and tips for getting off to a strong start.

Update Your Officer Contact Info

After your elections are over, make sure your new officers update their contact info in our system—so they can continue receiving information, discounts, and news to make their term as a PTO leader the best it can possibly be!

Officers & Board

Everything you need to know and more about serving on your parent group's committees or executive board.

What I Wish I Knew

We asked our Facebook community what they wish they’d known before becoming a PTO leader. Here’s what they had to say.

Complete Sample Bylaws

Sample set of PTO bylaws covering a broad range of rules that PTOs typically include—and that we recommend.

Getting (and Staying) Organized

How time-savvy leaders keep track of busy schedules and lengthy to do lists.

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.

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.

8 Habits for Successful PTOs and PTAs

Expert advice and practical tips on how to run a successful PTO or PTA, in a nine-part video keynote by Tim.

A Year of Great Ideas

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!

How To Write PTO Bylaws

Straightforward guidelines to help you write bylaws for your PTO or PTA.

Defining the Role of a PTO

What role should your PTO play? That answer will change as the needs of your school community change.

Public Speaking: Overcome the Jitters

Some advance preparation and a few best practices will help your next presentation go smoothly despite any butterflies.

Becoming a Great Leader

Even if you have no experience, you can be an effective leader. Just play to your strengths.

Make Planning a Priority

Think ahead for fall and get a jump-start on a productive year.

Robert's Rules: What You Should Know

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.

Budget Basics for PTOs

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.