Please Describe The Types Of Activities Your Formal Parent Organization Has Utilized To Impact Parental Engagement and Student Success?

Written by

Michael A. Robinson

Several weeks ago Education: The Natural Bridge asked presidents of Formal Parent Organizations (PTO/PTA/PTSO) to describe some of the activities by their organizations which have impacted parental engagement and student achievement at their schools.

Here are a few of their responses:

• We purchased books and school supplies.
• We increased the number of parents volunteering in the school.
• We provided presentations for parents on homework, school and classroom discipline, testing, reading, math, health, attendance.
• Provided scholarships to high academic achievers.
• Purchased books and reading materials for school library.
• Sponsored science fair and art projects.
• Secured grants to promote reading among families.
• Promoted parent information nights.
• Hosted speakers on topics, such as the college admission process and graduation requirements.
• Conducted Scholastic Book Fairs.
• Held a college summit/information night.
• Conducted monthly parent workshops.