There's a new way to read our latest magazine issue! Flip through the digital version of the Fall 2020 issue to get advice about improving racial equity in parent groups, working with school staff, and more.
Make involvement your top priority and every challenge your group faces will get a whole lot easier.
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Checklist of tasks for newly elected presidents to take care of before the end of the school year.
Take the quiz to see what your strengths are as a leader and determine which skills could use some work.
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Learn from leadership experts while you’re on the go or even doing chores around the house.
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Breaking your work into manageable chunks can help you have a successful year. Our checklist of tasks can make it easier.
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Information on getting organized, getting your group focused, communicating with parents, and more.
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Creating an organized and energized PTO board can help you have a great year. These tips will help you all get moving in the same direction.
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An outline of weekly and monthly tasks, characteristics of a good PTO or PTA president, and other job requirements.
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To deal with criticism effectively, leave your emotions out of the conversation.
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Get off to a fast start and keep the momentum going all year long with our list of essential dos and don'ts for leaders.
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Good leadership and effective management call for different skills. Depending on the situation, you'll need to decide which of those skills to employ.
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These processes for reaching a decision can help parent group leaders get past (or avoid) a stalemate.
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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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Working to form a cohesive executive board can pay off in long-term success for your parent group.
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What you should know about your group's finances, how to build a strong executive board, and tips for recruiting committee chairpeople.
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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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It can be challenging to find balance. But a little strategy, a little organization, and a lot of support from friends and family go a long way.
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Parent group presidents recall the worrying, the nerves, and the lessons learned from their first time wielding a gavel.
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