Free tech tools, online resources, apps and websites to help power and empower your school-parent group!

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Free Technology to
Power & Empower your PTA
Facilitator:
Karen Bantuveris
Founder & CEO
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AGENDA
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Free & Effective Tech Tools for:
• Advancing Your Mission
• Building Community
• Planning Meetings
• More Must Haves

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WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU…
• What are the hassles in your
role?
• What takes too much time
and gets in the way of your
important work?
(4-5 minutes)
Groups of 3

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TECHNOLOGY IN FAMILIES
• Smartphone Ownership:
84% of Moms
64% of all adults
• Tablet Ownership:
64% of moms
• Social Media:
75% of Moms use Facebook +
• Connected:
95% of moms are online at least once
during the day, 70% from more than one
location
(Edison & Pew Research)

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TECH USE IN THE PTA
• Use Technology Regularly:
88% of PTA Leaders
• Smartphone/Tablet Ownership:
Smartphone users: 74%
Tablets users: 53%
• Active Social Channels for PTA
Leaders(daily or several times a
week):
Facebook: 63%
Pinterest: 23%
Twitter: 21%
Instagram: 7%

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EQUIP YOUR SUPERHEROES
• Save Time
• Boost Participation
• Build Accountability
• Grow Community
• Spark Action!

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PTA SUPERHERO

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PTA
SUPERHERO

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PTA
SUPERHERO

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PTA
SUPERHERO

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PTA
SUPERHERO

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#@!%!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PTA
SUPERHERO

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TOOLS FOR ADVANCING YOUR MISSION

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SignUp.com: The Easiest Way to
Bring Parents and Teachers Together!
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SAVING TIME = BIG TRACTION
THEY SIGN UPYOUR PLAN WE REMIND EASY!
Almost 10 Million People Organized
30 Million Spots Filled

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SIGNUP.COM FOR SCHOOLS
Simply Plan:
• Carnivals
• Concessions
• Classroom
• Hospitality
• Library
• Office
• Trips
• Fees
• Pickup/DropOff
• Book Fairs
• Walkathons

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EASILY INVITE PARENTS &
PARTICIPANTS
No passwords or logins for volunteers to remember!

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VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORMS
Post all your SignUps on one shared Group Page.
Parents can sync commitments to eCalendars, swap spots, and more!

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WHY LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS LOVE
US
SAVE TIME
BOOST Volunteer Turnout
REDUCE Leader Burnout
BUILD Loyalty & Donors
99% of Organizers &
95% of Volunteers
would refer SignUp.com to a
friend or colleague.

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ACTIVATING SUPPORTERS AND
FRIENDS

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HOW IT WORKS
• Engage Current Base
• Surface & Opt-in New Supporters
• Built-in Social Media Amplification
• Journalists Love It
• Letters to Lawmakers

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CROWDFUNDING CLASSROOMS

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HOW IT WORKS
• Teachers Identify their Needs
• Start with School Community
• Expand to Personal & Social Networks
• Corporate Matching & Grants
• Follow up from Recipients

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BUILDING COMMUNITY

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BUILDING COMMUNITY

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JOURNEY OF A PARENT IN YOUR PTA

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WHY LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS LOVE
US
Social media accelerates the journey
Participation & Recognition

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BUILDING ENGAGEMENT
Listen
Share
Connect
Inspire

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FLEXIBLE FOR ALL USE CASES
Trust
Listen
Share
Connect
Inspire
Action

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WHAT TO POST
• News and Educational Community-Interest Pieces
• Events & Fundraising News
• Volunteer SignUps & Donation Notices
• Honors / Awards of School & Staff
• Appreciation & Recognition (of Supporters & Sponsors)

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EXAMPLES

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WHAT TO POST
• Tell Stories
• Invite Testimonials
• Inspire Action
• #UseHashtags, Share/ RT/ Like

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SOCIAL POWER PLANNING TOOLS
• Social Dashboard
• Scheduling Tools for
Tweets/Posts
• Analytics/Link Tracking
• Analysis of Content,
Sources & Influencers
• Themed Profile Pics

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PLANNING MEETINGS

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WHY ARE WE MEETING?
• Volunteer Updates
• Donor & Sponsor Appreciation
• Event Planning
• Orientations & Trainings
• Guest Speakers
• Membership
• Legislation
• Problem Response

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CHAT AND VIDEO CONFERENCE

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VIDEO CONFFERENCING

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SHARING SCREENS

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STREAM EVENTS AND MEET LIVE

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Broadcast Facebook LIve
• Most personal
accounts
• Verified PTA/School
accounts

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MORE MUST-HAVES

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STORE & SHARE DOCUMENTS,
CREATE FORMS

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STORE & SHARE DOCUMENTS

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GROUP COMMUNICATION

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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ONLINE FORM BUILDER
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