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Real (and Honest) Advice for New PTO and PTA Leaders
From remembering your "why" to setting boundaries and communication tips, our community shares their best advice for new PTO and PTA leaders.
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Because Every New President Deserves a Winning Ticket
The perfect welcome gift for newly elected PTO and PTA Presidents...all you need is a printer and a sense of humor!
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Help Wanted: PTO and PTA Recruitment Canva Templates
Canva templates to help you recruit new parent group officers—with a sense of humor.
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PTO Today Article
Election Season Tips To Ease Officer Transition
Steps to take now to ensure that the transition to a new board goes smoothly.
Back to School
31 Back-to-School Ideas for PTO Officers
Set yourself up for a successful fall with these 31 tips on organization, communication, and more.
Free Webinar: PTO Insurance
Parent Group Insurance: What You Need To Know
Looking to keep up with some PTO business this spring? Our webinar covers why insurance is important, the various types you can get, and much more. Watch now for free!
Executive Board
Build a Strong Executive Board
Working to create a cohesive board now can pay off in long-term success for your parent group.
PTO Today Article
Help Prepare New Officers for Success
With good planning and communication, you can help ensure a quick and easy leadership transition.
Free Public Relations Guide
How To Promote Your Group (and Why You Should Care)
Is your PTO or PTA struggling to be heard? Raise your profile and celebrate everything your group does with the free resources in our guide, for National School Parent Group Day or any time of year.
PTO Today Article
Use PTO Experience To Get a Job
The skills you develop as a parent leader and school volunteer can give you an edge when going back to work.
Leadership
16 Tips for Executive Board Members
Simple tasks that will make you a better parent group board member.
PTO Today Article
Managing Discord on the PTO Board
Disagreements among board members are bound to happen, but they don’t have to be deal breakers.
PTO Today Article
Don’t Burn Out Your Board!
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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Parent Group President Resources
Advice and insight on becoming a PTO president, managing the president's responsibilities, and learning to be a great leader.
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Parent Group Vice President Resources
Insights from our experts and other parent group leaders for PTO vice presidents. Everything you need to know to be an effective leader.
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Parent Group Secretary Resources
What you need to know about PTO secretary duties, keeping minutes, managing information, and more.
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Parent Group Treasurer Resources
Information on managing budgets, reports, and other requirements that an effective PTO treasurer knows.
PTO Today Article
Robert’s Rules: Sticky Situations
Straight answers to common questions about voting, agendas, and best practices for your meetings.
PTO Today Article
Is It Time To Pass the Gavel?
Questions to ask yourself if you’re thinking about retiring from your PTO leadership role.
Elections & Transition
Officer Transition: Planning Ahead
Prepare new officers for success by making sure they have the information and training they need.
Officers
Hold an Officers Retreat in the Summer
Spending a few hours together during the summer can help your group bond and be more organized and energized when school starts.