Canva Template
Year in Review PTO and PTA Graphic (Canva Template)
A "year in review" graphic is a great visual that shows parents how much your group raised over the course of the year and how funds were (or will be) used.
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Get a Free PTO Planner for 2024-2025
Our planner includes 45+ editable pages to help you organize and plan for the school year. Just customize, print, bind, and distribute to your board!
Free Printable
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!
Free Calendar
Fun National Holidays and Special Days to Celebrate
From Teacher Appreciation Week to National Rice Krispie Treat Day, here's the ultimate list of special days to celebrate during the 2024-2025 school year.
Planning for Next Year
7 Tasks for New PTO Presidents
Checklist of tasks for newly elected presidents to take care of before the end of the school year.
PTO Today Article
Just Elected
PTO President Checklist
Breaking your work as PTO President into manageable chunks can help you have a successful year. This checklist of tasks will make it easier to accomplish!
Leadership
23 Dos and Don'ts for Presidents
Get off to a fast start and keep the momentum going all year long with our list of essential dos and don'ts for leaders.
Shake Things Up!
20+ Fun PTO Ideas To Try
From cereal drive domino runs to stuff a school mascot events, can you get through this list without wanting to do at least one?
Protect Your Group
PTO Insurance: What You Should Know
School parent groups and booster clubs need PTO insurance to protect their groups and their officers. Whether you already have insurance or you’re new to the conversation, we’ll make sure you’re covered.
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.
Downloadable
Parent Group President Job Description
An outline of weekly and monthly tasks, characteristics of a good PTO or PTA president, and other job requirements.
PTO Today Article
23 Essential Tips for Presidents
What you should know about your group's finances, how to build a strong executive board, and tips for recruiting committee chairpeople.
Free Parent Event
Family Tech Talk: A Free Internet Safety Event for Schools
Help parents at your school learn the risks kids face online.
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
Free and Cheap Leadership Resources for PTOs and PTAs
Learn from experts while you’re on the go or scrolling through social media.
PTO Today Article
Quiz: Rate Your Leadership Skills
Take the quiz to see what your strengths are as a leader and determine which skills could use some work.
Expert Guide
Leader's Toolkit
Information on getting organized, getting your group focused, communicating with parents, and more.
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.
PTO Today Article
Responding to Criticism
To deal with criticism effectively, leave your emotions out of the conversation.
PTO Today Article
Three Decisionmaking Methods
These processes for reaching a decision can help parent group leaders get past (or avoid) a stalemate.
PTO Today Article
Public Speaking: Overcome the Jitters
Some advance preparation and a few best practices will help your next presentation go smoothly despite any butterflies.
PTO Today Article
Balancing PTO and Personal Life
It can be challenging to find balance. But a little strategy, a little organization, and a lot of support from friends and family go a long way.