Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification FAQs
What is the Parent
Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification?
The Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification is a comprehensive program for addressing parent involvement in schools, based on PTA's National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs. The program offers schools the opportunity to evaluate how well they are engaging families and to document their accomplishments. Being part of this program can bring recognition, credibility, respect, and pride to a school and its community.
Who can participate in the Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification?
As of December 31, 2008, the certification program has been discontinued and is no longer accepting applications. Any school that applied prior to that date and received certification will be recognized as a School of Excellence through its three-year term. PTA schools seeking recognition for successfully promoting parent involvement should apply for the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Awards.
How long does a school's certification last?
Certification of Excellence is valid for three years. For example, if your school is certified at any time during 2006, the certification applies to all of 2006, 2007, and 2008. Certification would expire on December 31, 2008. Use the chart below as a guideline.
| Submission Date |
Certification is Good Through |
Certificate and Seal read |
| Applying in 2006 |
Dec. 31, 2008
|
2006-2008
|
| Applying in 2007 |
Dec. 31, 2009
|
2007-2009
|
| Applying in 2008 |
Dec. 31, 2010
|
2008-2010
|
Are these schools eligible for the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Awards?
Yes, if they are PTA schools. All local, council, district, and region PTAs in good standing are eligible to apply for the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Awards. The Hearst Awards are an annual recognition, and there is no fee to apply. For more information, go to pta.org/hearst.
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