The role of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ site council
The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ site council plays an important role in decision-making at many ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs. Find out what the council does and how you can get involved.
5 steps to influencing the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ board
It may be time to go to a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ board meeting. Here's how to work with your local ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ board — the people who can make or break your child’s education.
Mom gets involved and then brings in other parents
Getting Involved: Tanyit Arellanos organized volunteers to help supervise students and encouraged Latino parents to become involved at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
How one mom helped create a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ garden
Getting Involved: Chris Leishman worked hard to get a learning garden up and running at her ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
How one mom helped an elementary ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s struggling library
Carolyn Gencarella rejuvenated her ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ's library and found volunteers to support teachers and help students check out books. Her story offers lessons for parents who want to get involved.
How one mom brought the PTA to life
Getting Involved: Teresa Maxwell rejuvenated her ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ's PTA by recruiting new parents to join.
From our readers: getting working parents involved
Working parents tell how they get involved and offer suggestions so that ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs and parent groups can help them stay involved.
What makes a great ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ board member?
What makes a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ board effective? Learn what qualities to look for in a successful ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ board member.
What does the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ secretary do?
At most ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs, the secretary is a key player in communicating with parents and community members about what's happening at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
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