A school system where all parents are intentionally engaged in their child’s education and have meaningful opportunities to participate in school decisions and advocate for children’s needs. The PLUS professional development program trains parent groups to work together, support their child’s school, and effectively advocate for all students.

1. Parents are engaged in their child’s school through a mutually respectful and collaborative relationship with the school community
2. Parent groups are organized for effective problem-solving, advocacy and outreach
3. Parents develop partnerships and networks with the school’s internal and external communities to attract and maintain resources for the school

Retreat: Creating a Positive School Community
Session I: Parents as Leaders
Session II: Parent– Teacher Partnerships
Session III: School and community asset mapping
Session IV: Be the Change: How to work within and upon systems
Session V: The ABCs & 123s of School Operations
Session VI: Fundraising for Effectiveness: How to get the support students need
Session VII: Sustaining Change: Roles & Responsibilities of a Parent Teacher Organization
Session VIII: Building Momentum: The Power of Family-to-Family Outreach
Session IX: Planning for Service