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[quote=Anonymous]I was a PTA pres for two years in MS since no one volunteered for it.  Of course, I had an agenda and and I wanted certain things for the students in the school. The way to go about it was through the PTA because we have a place on the table of the decision-makers. Otherwise, they will shit all over the parents.

What works is to let volunteers work on stuff that they are interested in under the umbrella of PTA. If a parent wanted to have a "Reading Night", I would make them in-charge and help them with getting the momentum for it. If someone wanted to provide teachers with a hot lunch then they became in-charge of the staff appreciation luncheon, and my help was to be there and publicize to get participation.

Every parent typically cares about one or two events  that their own child cares about. Tap into this sentiment and involve them in leading that effort.  You do not have to particularly have a liking for a lollipop social or icecream for all kids on the last day of MAP testing. But if a parent cares about this and want to make it happen, you provide the PTA resources (usually publicity and solicitations for funds or material) and make them the chairperson for lollipop day etc.

Similarly, if they want that kids get opportunities for education or enrichment, ask them what they have in mind and help them to make it happen. It is really not that hard.

If you cannot get the money, resources, time, or momentum  from the parents for any thing as a PTA leader, then there is something very wrong in how you are communicating with them. It can be a language, personality, cultural or timing barrier, but it is there. [/quote]

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