My Tip of the Week: Is Your PTO a Clique?

Most parent groups don't realize they are giving off a clique vibe. And that vibe is a killer when it comes to growing involvement.

by Tim Sullivan

02/07/2016

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folks over at GreatSchools have stirred up some talk with their recent story about moms who feel left out of their PTOs and PTAs. It's an interesting read.

So my tip this week is more about what you can do to make sure your group doesn't get that reputation. The last thing you want to do is turn away motivated parents or give the impression that those parents aren't welcome. In my experience, this issue is most often a problem of perception and misconceptions.

We have some great resources on this topic: