Congratulations on being elected to your new PTO position! Stepping into a parent-teacher leadership role is incredibly exciting, but it’s completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed by the phrase, “Now what?” Most school parent group volunteers don’t come to their role knowing all they need to. If you’re feeling like there are some gaps to...Continue reading
Are you a newly elected Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) leader who is suddenly feeling a little overwhelmed? Do you find yourself wishing for a straightforward manual on what to do next? You’re not alone! Stepping into a parent group leadership role can feel daunting at first. While this isn’t an...Continue reading
As a 15-year Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteer nerd, here’s how I wrap up the end of every school year so I can feel accomplished and ready for the upcoming school year. I really like to tie everything up from the past year in a nice little bow so that I can feel like I...Continue reading
The best leader transitions for all Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) are such more than handing off binders like a baton pass in an Olympic race. But the very best leaders know they need to finish off their term strong. And this includes setting the incoming leader up with everything they need to be successful. There...Continue reading
Starting a PTO from scratch can be a really daunting and overwhelming task. But it doesn’t have to be! A question that pops up a lot, especially from leaders of newly formed PTOs is how a PTO should be structured. And the truth is there is no one right way. It all...Continue reading
The task of getting new PTO leaders on board to serve as officers for your PTA/PTO is one of the most important jobs to take care of each year. Many leaders worry about handling PTO officer elections the right way. They’re concerned about not missing an important step or overlooking an essential part of the...Continue reading
So hear me out on this. I know you’re feeling done. Oh, so very much done. But there are some thing you need to do before the end of your term of office. Because it’s not only the right things to do, but your PTO will be better for it! Carve out maybe an hour...Continue reading
It’s not news that the current pandemic is really upending the normal PTO Spring schedule. But that doesn’t have to mean disaster for your organization! You just have to change and adapt a bit to match the current circumstances to make things work. I’ve already shared how to run your PTO during this pandemic and...Continue reading