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AT A GLANCE When parents get involved through a PTA or PTO, students tend to do better in school, and schools gain extra support and resources. This article explains how PTAs work, what national membership dues unlock (grants, training, leadership resources), and how parent involvement is linked to better grades, graduation rates, and social skills.Read more

AT A GLANCE Ready to start a parent group? This step-by-step guide covers nine moves: gather interested parents, write a mission, meet with the principal, set bylaws, get an EIN, elect officers, register if forming a PTA, and recruit members. Key takeaway: know the difference first; PTAs require national affiliation and dues while PTOs runRead 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

AT A GLANCE Icebreakers help parent volunteers put a name to a face and get comfortable speaking up, which is exactly what a PTA, PTO, or booster club meeting needs. This article offers a ready-to-use toolkit of conversation starters, quick games, and structured activities, most designed to take about fifteen minutes. Key takeaway: match theRead 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

The fall season brings cooler weather, falling leaves, and plenty of opportunities for your parent-teacher group to raise the critical funds your organization, school, and students need. What fun, new, and unique attractions can you add to your fall festival or carnival? Association Insurance Management Inc. has gathered our experts and brainstormed several ways toRead more

Your parent-teacher group offers more than an opportunity to improve your child’s education by purchasing new playground equipment or making sure your teams and clubs can pay for transportation to their competition. Your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club provides you with the ability to be more involved with your student’s school experience and improve it. Read more

Parent-teacher groups are an essential part of the school experience. Your groups enable parents to better connect with teachers and administration, so your children get the most out of their education. Whether your group is an all-encompassing parent-teacher group like a PTA or PTO or a focused group like a booster club, it’s important toRead more

Let’s face it, organizing a parent-teacher group can be hard work. However, parent-teacher initiatives can help get everyone on the same page. By setting a singular initiative for your school year, your group can more easily work together towards a common goal. Plus, when people know where their money is going, it’s easier to gainRead more