Why parent involvement matters—and how your group can make it a priority.
Scratch "not enough volunteers" off your list of back-to-school stressors. Our newly updated 2 Hour Power volunteer pledge program has all the steps and tools you need to build your volunteer base—2 hours at a time.
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Detailed form for parents to fill out, marking the programs and committees for which they would like to volunteer. Also available in Spanish.
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Need some inspiration for teacher appreciation? Download this free collection of our best ideas, with links to lots of free tools. (Registration required.)
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Tired of the same old events? We have five fun, can’t-miss ideas, plus tips, Facebook graphics, and more to help you plan and promote your event. Order your free School Family Night kits.
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See how your group's attitudes and practices for building parent involvement measure up.
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A look at some of the key ways parents make a difference at school, and some specific ways you can help the most.
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Seven ways PTOs and PTAs can encourage a strong school community.
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Make building involvement your main goal at back-to-school time. Small steps can make it happen.
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Offering volunteers a range of tasks that can be done fairly simply (and many at their convenience) increases your chances of getting them on board.
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When your appeals for help aren’t getting results, it’s time to try something—or someone—new.
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Getting more parents to participate is as easy as A, B, C when you follow this list of best practices.
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Today’s school parent groups have nothing to worry about—if they connect with families in modern ways.
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When parents participate in the educational process, kids do better in school. Here’s how to tell parents what they need to know.
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Getting new parents to participate means finding out where they are on the involvement ladder, then creating opportunities that match.
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This comprehensive guide offers time-tested strategies for connecting with all types of parents at your school and walking them up the Involvement Ladder.
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You can get dads connected and volunteering. It just takes a concerted effort and a different approach than you use for moms.
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Share this video with your school's parents as a visual explanation of how important their involvement is in their children's education.
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Looking to get more parents involved? Sometimes, trying a fresh approach is all it takes.
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Creating a sense of unity benefits students, teachers, and families.
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A step-by-step guide for PTO and PTA leaders who want to reach out and engage more parents.
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Try our No-Excuses Response Guide when "I'd love to, but..." is the answer you get from potential volunteers.
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