 National PTA's School Certification
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Excellent schools are created through the dedication of superintendents, principals, teachers, parents, and community members who are passionate about student success.
The Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification recognizes schools whose parent involvement programs are based on the National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs. The standards, already endorsed by nearly 100 health and education organizations, were created around the six types of parent involvement identified by Joyce L. Epstein, Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University. National PTA's Schools of Excellence Certification establishes the gold standard for parent involvement practices by providing a framework for schools to evaluate themselves.
This certification is designed to help schools in the nation assess their parent involvement practices, make improvements where needed, and earn one of two distinctions:
- Certification of Excellence, for schools that have outstanding parent involvement practices in place.
- Recognition of Commitment, for schools that are committed to pursuing excellence in parent involvement.
If you are registering for the first time
Note that as of Spring 2006, there have been changes to the process of certification and to the application itself. To fully understand these changes, please read through this section thoroughly. If you have questions, or to submit an older version of the application, please contact Maria Meredith by email at mmeredith@pta.org or via phone at (202) 289-6790, ext. 217.
If you have already registered and are ready to complete the assessment online
For schools wishing to reapply or to finish a previously unfinished application and if you were registered on or before December 2005, please note:
This link is for schools that have applied for the fist time after Spring 2006 and are logging in to complete the newly updated application. Previous Schools of Excellence or Schools of Recognition will need to register again to be in full compliance. Old registration numbers are no longer valid—a new number will be assigned at registration. Please read through the Getting Started section to learn about the updated process. For instructions on finishing and submitting an older version of the application, please contact Maria Meredith by email at mmeredith@pta.org or via phone at (202) 289-6790, ext. 217.
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