Rethink Your School Volunteer Recruitment

When your appeals for help aren’t getting results, it’s time to try something—or someone—new.

Clique Fixes That Work

Do parents see your parent group as being a clique? Need to repair or prevent a bad reputation?Change the way people see your PTO or PTA with these six fixes.

Get Kids Involved in Your PTO or PTA

Students bring a fresh perspective to your planning. Learn from the experiences of three different groups who involved student representatives.

Build School Spirit From the Start

14 ways PTOs and PTAs can encourage a strong school community.

10 Ways To Be a Community Resource

Try these community-building ideas like planning a service project and helping local businesses.

Quiz: Rate Your Involvement IQ

See how your group's attitudes and practices for building parent involvement measure up.

Updated planning calendar, list of school recognition days

We've updated the calendar and school recognition days for the 2023-24 school year! Use it when planning family events, fundraisers, and celebrations. Download and share a copy with your PTO or PTA crew!

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