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Have you thought of starting a parent Booster Club but have more questions than answers? But what are Booster Clubs, exactly, and who can join? Moreover, how can a Booster add value to your child’s education? Boosters are groups of volunteers—usually parents—who”boost” support for single school projects or multiple programs. That could be sports teamsRead more

Hosting a school book fair can be nerve-racking for first-time parent-teacher group volunteers, but it doesn’t need to be. With a little help from AIM you can make your event fun, lucrative, and educational. Offering books at dedicated school book fairs is as vital today as it’s ever been. Parents who volunteer contribute to theirRead more

Home/school partnerships play a central role in the success of K-12 education. The most visible of these in US schools is the PTA or Parent Teacher Association. But how do PTAs work, exactly, and how do they differ from PTOs or Parent Teacher Organizations? The PTA is a system that builds community networks around K-12Read more

Booster clubs do so much good for the schools and students they serve. However, they’re also potential targets for lawsuits. You may wonder, does a booster club need insurance? Without proper coverage, money that should support your students and school can end up in someone else’s pocket. Besides not knowing that booster club insurance exists,Read more

Parent-teacher groups (PTAs, PTOs, Booster Clubs) allow invested parents – like you – to be more involved in your school’s community and your child’s life. A good organization can positively influence your school, create important changes in the way it teaches students and the quality of your child’s education. However, what if your child’s school doesn’tRead more

The secret to any happy and healthy long-term relationship is communication. While this may sound like marital advice, it’s also true for your parent-teacher group. PTAs, PTOs, and Booster Clubs succeed by organizing and applying the efforts of parents to better the educational experience for the students. Regular communication with your group’s parents is vitalRead more

For booster groups like yours, concession stands can be a major source of raising funds your group needs while creating an opportunity for your members to work together and get to know one another better. Best of all, booster club concession stands offer a fundraising opportunity that lasts all season and brings in funds forRead more

The next time you get your group together, consider these easy, fast, and fun meeting icebreaker activities to get the entire group together and ready to focus on the task at hand. Make sure you dedicate some mixer time to the start of your meeting; fifteen minutes should be all you need for the groupRead more

A walk-a-thon is the perfect way to raise funds for your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club, as well as gain valuable attention for your parent-teacher group’s cause. Follow these event tips from AIM to put on a successful walk-a-thon for your parent-teacher group ensure you won’t end up walking in circles. First Off, Be SpecificRead more

Ever wonder what the #1 claim type that AIM Insurance handles? Believe it or not, it’s embezzlement. Yet, because parent-teacher groups fear information about the impact of embezzlement of their group’s funds getting out to the public, it often remains a shameful secret. And unfortunately, it’s quite common. PTA, PTO, and Booster Club embezzlement oftenRead more