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Parent-Teacher Organizations

Discover the benefits of Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) in the educational process. Learn how parents can get involved and how PTOs can help build a strong school community. Find out the drawbacks and how to run an effective PTO.

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Parent-Teacher Organizations

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  1. Parent-Teacher Organizations An important partner in the educational process

  2. What is a Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)? • A voluntary organization bringing together parents, teachers and sometimes students within a school, usually for fundraising, building parent involvement and community at school, and other activities related to the welfare of the school • Wikipedia, 28 November 29

  3. History of PTOs • ~ 23,000 PTOs in the US • The National PTA was founded as a non-profit organization in 1897. • PTOs operate in the US, Japan, United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries.

  4. How are parents currently involved in the school?

  5. How can PTOs can help you: • Getting parents involved in the education process = better students/fewer behavioral problems • Fundraising is more effective • School becomes a community

  6. What are some of the drawbacks of having parents more involved?

  7. Some problems PTOs can encounter: • Making decisions without consulting teachers • Scheduling events at inappropriate times • Not giving teachers a say in how $$ is spent. • Not inviting teachers to meetings

  8. How can you help run an effective PTO at your school? • Involve the group • Look to the future • Think big – but realistic • Post decisions and plans for all to see • Make a plan • Celebrate successes

  9. First Steps • Talk to your school director to get the ‘go ahead’. • Talk to other teachers to get them on board. • Talk to parents to raise interest.

  10. Next…. • Plan an organizational meeting: • Evening (7pm-ish) • At school • Refreshments • Agenda • Send out invitations/flyers to parents

  11. First Meetings • Determine organization through elections: • President • Secretary • Treasurer • Set goals – 1 or 2 per year • Set committees based on goals • Have fun – people will come to meetings if they are FUN!

  12. Sample goals • Fundraising for books in the school library • Organizing a reading campaign to increase literacy • Creating a sense of community among school families by announcing community events

  13. What goals would you propose for your school? • Divide into groups (4-5 people per group) • Think of 2 things that a PTO could help with at your school

  14. Resources • www.ptotoday.com • www.ptacentral.org • www.schoolfamily.com • IREX • Your US TEA Counterparts

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