About

Why

“Only measurable improvement in achievement scores is correlated with increased economic productivity and allows all of [Dingle’s] families to prosper.” – I Got Schooled, page 17

Mission

National PTA's, of which we belong, mission is "to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children."

Affiliations

• National PTA

• State PTA

What We Do

We are the 'wind at the backs' of all of those responsible for Dingle, with a focus on supporting those on site (teaching staff, tutors, the principal, scholars, etc.). 

Culture

• Belief in the academic potential of ALL Dingle's students and in the potential of ALL staff to excel in delivering learning

• Respect for the craft of teaching, complexity of running schools, employees, parents, and students - also, respect for time

• Service such as share, award, and recognize rather than boss, demean, command, etc.; schools get lots of input

• Safety to support open dialog and collaborative relationships with all stakeholders

Behaviors

• Listen first to understand

• Treat all staff - school and district - like they are the heroes of closing the achievement gap

• Save time by collaborating, growing our teams, using existing structures (meetings, etc.), and divide-and-do work

• Parent-friendly communications (<7 minute Facebook/YouTube videos or <150 word PTA newsletter articles, in English/Spanish)

• Prioritize projects that have the biggest impact on closing the achievement gap with the least effort first

• Share information easily and transparently

• Comply with PTA bylaws, policies, and laws