Start a Parent Group at Your School!

Free Webinar: Tax Exemption

501(c)(3) Basics for School Parent Groups

Does your head spin thinking about the IRS and tax-exemption? Our free webinar covers the whats, whys, and hows and answers a ton of frequently asked questions.

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How To Start a PTO

Step-by-step tips for getting a new parent group up and running at your school.

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Get Your PTO Up and Running

Follow this road map for how to create a successful PTO or PTA. We outline key steps to success, beyond the organizational basics.

Free Incorporation Guide

How To Incorporate a School PTO

Don’t be intimidated by the process of incorporation! We cover the benefits, information you should know before you start, and the three key steps to follow.

Free Leadership Guide

New Leader? No Problem

All the know-how you need to be an effective and successful parent group leader, including tips for managing difficult people.

What you need to know

PTO Leaders Cheat Sheet

Real leaders’ questions about parent involvement, bylaws, and more, with the advice, information, and tools you need.

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Creating a Long-Term Plan

Strategic long-term planning can help your group reach its goals.

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Create a Mission Statement

Talking clearly and intentionally about group goals can inspire your PTO and help make decisions to achieve them.

PTO Bylaws

Bylaws/Nonprofit Resources

Articles and tools for understanding your PTO bylaws and becoming a nonprofit group with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

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Finance and budgeting resources for school parent groups

Finance & Budget Resources

Tools, tips, and advice on creating a school PTO budget and managing finances from our experts and other parent group leaders.

Expert Guide

PTO Startup Toolkit

Our comprehensive guide walks you through all the essential steps to make your group a successful independent entity.

Communications

Parent Group Acronym Logo Clip Art

Logos for PTOs, PTCs, HSAs, PTSOs, PTCs, etc., each in several different colors and two designs. These logos have no school name attached, so they can be used by any group!

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