The Principal's Parent Group Playbook (Print Book)

Your parent group can be your biggest ally... or the reason your inbox is full on a Monday morning.

Most principals tell me the same thing. Nobody ever trained them on how to work with a PTO or PTA.

Not in grad school. Not in their admin program. Not once.

So I wrote the playbook I wish every principal had on day one.

The Principal's Parent Group Playbook is a step-by-step roadmap for building a real partnership with your school's parent group. It works whether you're starting a PTO from scratch, turning around a group that's struggling, or helping a good group run a whole lot smoother.

Inside, you'll learn:

• Your actual role in the parent group (and what's not your job)
• How to support your PTO or PTA without adding more to your plate
• Where teachers and staff fit in
• The real difference between a PTO and a PTA, and why it matters for your school
• How to set clear boundaries and expectations on both sides
• Strategies to help a struggling group turn things around

Every section comes with activities and at-a-glance charts you can use with your team right away.

It works for PTOs, PTAs, booster clubs, and any other kind of parent group.

"The Principal's Parent Group Playbook is a practical, thoughtful resource for school leaders looking to build stronger partnerships with families and parent organizations."
Dominick Kaple, Superintendent, South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools

About the author:
Christina Hidek has spent 15+ years leading and volunteering in PTAs and PTOs. She's a former attorney and professional organizer, and she's been featured on Better Leaders Better Schools, Principal Center Radio, School Administrator and more.

Format: Printed book, mailed to you. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Also available as: eBook (PDF + EPUB) · Companion Workbook