Resources for Parent Groups

National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds our country of its obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.

Iowa PTA has worked since 1900 to promote the health, education and welfare of children and youth in homes, schools and communities, and to develop partnerships between parents, educators and the general public.

All Pro Dads  is a nonprofit program start by retired Indianapolis Colt’s coach Tony Dungy and Family First.  The goal is to provide a planned program for schools to implement that is focused on increasing the involvement of dads in their children’s education. 

iMOM  is a nonprofit program started by Lauren Dungy, Denise Jonas, and Family First.  This program is intended to provide a way to engage moms in their children’s education, and also to give something back to moms in the way of support, information, tips, and ideas.

The Public Schools Parent Network is a site designed and maintained by parents of public school children to serve as an information source and reference guide for all parents of school age students. 

Academic Resource Institute has developed a website with resources for families and schools to help them strengthen their school communities.