Want to Feel More Confident as a PTO/A Leader? Start With These Trainings and Events

Being part of a PTO/A means wearing a lot of hats—planning events, organizing volunteers, communicating with families, managing details, and helping build a stronger school community. Some leaders come in with experience in these areas, and some learn as they go. Either way, every meeting, event, conversation, and training is a chance to build confidence, strengthen real-world skills, and grow as a leader. And along the way, you’re not just helping your PTO/A—you’re building skills that can support you far beyond it, too.

Learn from anywhere at a Learning Lounge virtual training

You don’t need another long meeting or a thick handbook to feel more prepared. What actually helps is learning you can fit into your day—and use right away. That’s exactly what PTO Today Learning Lounges are designed for. 

These are short, practical trainings built for real PTO/A life:

• Watch while you’re parked in the car line at pickup
• Watch on the couch in your pajamas after a long day
• Watch live or on demand—whatever works for your schedule
• Watch as a board—pause, talk it through, and pick it back up when you’re ready

And you don’t just watch and move on—you get:

• A PDF of the slides
• The session recoding on demand for 30 days
• Three NEW templates that help you put your new knowledge into action
• Ideas, inspo, advice, and strategies for your PTO/A all year long

This is learning that works with your life, and helps you build real confidence, one step at a time. No homework required! 

What You'll Learn (Plus a Chance to Win Great Prizes!)

SIGN UP FOR THE SERIES

When you register, you’ll be automatically entered to win one of four $75 Amazon gift cards. Because who doesn't want to be rewarded for their time and effort? Treat your PTO/A to dinner! You deserve it. 

Each Learning Lounge training is designed to help you grow your skills in the moments that matter most:

September 23, 2026 (11:00 and 2:00 EST)
Bringing Families In: Using Events to Build Real Engagement in Your PTO/A
Turn back-to-school events into meaningful connections that bring families into your community.

October 28, 2026 (11:00 and 2:00 EST)
Run Your PTO/A Like a Marketer: Simple Strategies to Boost Engagement
Learn how to communicate more clearly and get more families to engage and respond.

February 24, 2027 (11:00 and 2:00 EST)
Teacher Appreciation: How to Use a Theme to Plan a Meaningful Week
Plan a thoughtful, organized Teacher Appreciation Week—without burning out your volunteers.

March 31, 2027 (11:00 and 2:00 EST)
Set Up for Success: Creating PTO/A Systems That Last Beyond This Year
Build simple systems that make your PTO/A more efficient and sustainable year after year.

Then take what you’re learning—and turn it into a real plan at a PTO Today Expo

At some point, every PTO/A board wants the same thing: We have ideas… now how do we actually make this all work? That’s where PTO Today Expos come in—not as just another event, but as a way to turn ideas into decisions—and decisions into a plan.

PTO Today Expos are one-day events (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) held in the Fall and Spring in cities across the country

• Kids are welcome!
• Principals, teachers, and staff are welcome!
• Walk-ins are welcome!
• Come as a group and make it a shared experience (wear those matching tee-shirts!) 

Here’s what you’ll experience:

Learning + real ideas

• PTO/A-focused learning sessions with practical takeaways
• Ideas you can use right away
• A notebook to capture your learnings
• Handouts to take back to your group to put your learnings into practice

Give and get ideas

• Roundtable-style conversations with other PTO/A leaders
• Ask questions, share ideas, and learn from each other 

Vendors + solutions (all in one place)

• Find your next holiday shop
• Discover new fundraisers
• Secure a new spiritwear vendor
• Explore programs and assemblies

See it before you book it

• Watch live demos of school assemblies
• Talk directly with vendors and ask questions

Tools to make your role easier

• Learn about PTO Today Insurance (Yes! Most schools don't cover parent groups)
• Explore treasurer tools and financial solutions to keep your budget balanced 

Fun along the way

• Freebies and samples 
• A cute tote bag to gather all of your goodies 
• Chances to win prizes you can take back to your school

Fall 2026: We're coming to a city near you!

SIGN UP FOR EXPO UPDATES

September 30, 2026
Secaucus, NJ
Meadowlands Exposition Center
9:00 AM–1:00 PM

October 7, 2026
Oaks, PA
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
9:00 AM–1:00 PM

When you learn in ways that fit your life, try ideas that actually work, and plan alongside other PTO/A leaders, something important happens: you build confidence. We hope to see you online or in person soon!

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