parent-teacher association

Family-school liaison group

A parent-teacher association is an organization of parents and teachers at a school who work together to support educational activities, raise funds, and facilitate communication between families and staff.

Often abbreviated PTA: She volunteered for the PTA bake sale.

The group typically organizes events, advocates for school resources, and provides a forum for addressing concerns about students' education.

community

neighborhood

Residential area nearby

assembly · gathering · potluck · welcome committee · outreach · inclusion · networking · communication · newsletter · picnic

governance

committee

Appointed group for duties

bylaws · chairperson · treasurer · secretary · membership · minutes · agenda · charter · constitution · regulations

school

curriculum

Educational program's content plan

conferences · classroom · students · principal · academic · assessment · enrollment · school board · back-to-school night · open house

fundraising

bake sale

Homemade goods fundraiser

donations · sponsors · budget · grants · book fair · cookie dough · spirit wear · fun run · gala · pledge drive

advocacy

lobbying

Advocating to decision-makers

voice · empowerment · awareness · campaigns · representation · equity · school funding · class size · safety · accessibility

volunteering

chaperone

Protective adult companion

coordinator · appreciation · lunchroom · crossing guard · mentoring · tutoring · committee chair

Categories
Opposites
institutional governance level

parent-teacher associationschool board

Local education governing body

board of education · governing body · school administration · regulatory authority

stakeholder involvement type

parent-teacher associationtop-down management

Leadership from the hierarchy's apex

stakeholder inclusion

parent-teacher associationstudent council

Elected pupil representatives

faculty senate

Family

parent, teacher, association, parents, teachers, associations, parental, parenthood, parenting

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