The Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification recognizes schools with parent involvement programs based on the National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs. The Standards have been endorsed by over 100 health and education organizations across the nation. The Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification Program is designed to help all schools assess their parent involvement practices, make improvements where needed, and earn one of two distinctions; Certification of Excellence or Recognition of Commitment.

For more information about the National PTA's Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification Program, go to:

• www.pta.org/local_leadership_subprogram_1116958590625.html

For a list of current Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence in Iowa, select the following.

• Iowa Schools of Excellence