Determining theMost EffectiveParent Organization for an HISD School

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INTRODUCTION/NORMS

// Be engaged

// Keep the conversation positive

// Watch your airtime

// Silence phones

// Be courteous

// Remember : children are first!

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Why is your engagement so important?

33%

57%

10%

Time Spent At Home and School

AsleepAway from SchoolIn School

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Types of Involvement

Types of

Parent Involvement

Parenting

Communications

Volunteering

Learning at Home

Decision Making

Collaborating with the Community

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What is the main goal of parent involvement?

StudentAchievement

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Types of Parent Organizations

PTO IndependentGroup – non affiliated

PTAAffiliated group with state and national PTA

Other Independent group

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PTAPTO

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.)

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Remember!

Parent Engagement

StudentAchievement

Thank you