Parental Involvement
Schools of Excellence Certification Program

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. Please read the philosophy of certification.

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

To get started, go to National PTA > Parent Involvement> Schools Certification Program