Determining the Most Effective Parent Organization for an HISD School

INTRODUCTION/NORMS // Be engaged // Keep the conversation positive // Watch your airtime // Silence phones // Be courteous // Remember : children are first! 2

Why is your engagement so important? 3

Types of Involvement 4 Types of Parent Involvement Parenting Communications Volunteering Learning at Home Decision Making Collaborating with the Community

What is the main goal of parent involvement? 5 Student Achievement Student Achievement

Types of Parent Organizations 6 PTO Independent Group – non affiliated PTA Affiliated group with state and national PTA Other Independent group

PTAPTO 7  Affiliated group with legal support in Texas and nationwide. Full time bilingual representative for HISD schools PTA.org  Provides:  by-laws template  EIN and 503c status  Guidelines and structure that cover all operations and activities  Conflict mediation  Parent education – training  Child advocacy at the state and national level  Unaffiliated group  Online resources available PTOtoday.com  Parents are responsible for the following:  Creation of by-laws  Request EIN and 503c status (non- profit status)  Form structure of organization  Determine goals and plans of action (fundraising, financial management, marketing, advocacy, parent training etc.)

Remember! 8 Parent Engagement Student Achievement Student Achievement

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