TOOL 7.1 Action Planning Template

GOALS: 1. Insure that the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is practicing meaningful communication between parents and teachers.
2. The PTO is seen as a positive organization, focused on increasing student achievement.

Action Step(s)/Activities
1. Introduce the newly formed PTO to staff during faculty meeting during professional development days before the start of 2010-11 school year.

2. Introduce parents to the newly formed PTO through letters sent home to encourage parent participation.

3. During the first meeting the PTO. Present communication goals of the PTO and achievement goals of students. The presentation will include the connection between parental involvement and student achievement.

4. Attend monthly PTO meetings to observe communication between the organization members using active listening.

5. End of year evaluation of student achievement. Monitor student achievement through benchmark testing and state testing.