Getting Involved

Research proves that parent involvement has a positive effect on student success. When parents are involved in their children's education, they achieve more. Schools perform better. Teacher moral even improves. Ultimately, communities are stronger when parents get involved. PTA offers a number of annual campaigns and resources encouraging parent involvement. Start here to review our resources and tools to help you get involved.

Parent Guides

National Standards for Family-School Partnerships - What Parents Can Do
How parents can get involved in their child’s school based on each of the six National Standards.

Overcoming Obstacles to Parent Involvement
Ways to move through common "roadblocks" to getting involved in your children's education.

Parent Involvement in Arts Education
How parents can get involved in promoting arts programs in schools

Tips on Getting Involved in School
A look at some of the obstacles to becoming more actively involved in schools and ways to overcome them.

Programs & Initiatives

Take Your Family to School Week
Save the Date | February 12-18, 2012

Three for Me
Get Three for Me started at your school, or organization today and put a new face on parent involvement!

PTA Publications & Presentations

PTA Parent's Calendar
A calendar designed as a guide to parent involvement and to help families stay engaged in their children’s education and participate in PTA and school activities.

Resolutions & Position Statements

PTA Position Statement on Parent Involvement
PTA Position Statement outlining roles for parents, schools, and organizations to support family involvement.

PTA Resolution on Teacher Preparation for Parent/Family Involvement
PTA Resolution addressing parent involvement.

PTA Resolution on Parent Involvement in Site-Based Shared Decision-Making
PTA Resolution advocating for the right of parental involvement in site-based shared decision making.

Additional Resources

100 Ways to Help Your Child and School Succeed
Parent involvement tips brochure (English version)

100 Maneras de Ayudar a su Hijo y su Escuela a Tener Exito
Spanish version

100 Formas para Ajudar a sua Criança a Ser Bem Sucedida na Escola
Portuguese version

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