16 Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for PTOs and PTAs

Get and keep more volunteers for your parent group with these approaches.

Do Meetings Matter?

Yes, but there are many ways to gauge the success of your parent group's efforts.

6 Fall Fundraisers That Make the Holidays Easier

Thinking about a fall fundraiser? These ideas will help families with their holiday prep.

13 Things To Do This Year

Get out your to do list and add these items to build involvement and strengthen your group.

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Join us for free educational sessions on topics that matter most to parent group leaders, from fundraising and event planning to involvement and volunteer recruitment.

2023 National School Parent Group of the Year Winner

Congratulations to HFES PTA, who worked hard to make their parent group inclusive and representative of their Spanish-speaking school community.

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