Suggests that in order to succeed, new PTA presidents should enlist the help of others early, establish cooperative relationships with the outgoing administration, and gather all the necessary information, looking at: ways to ease the transition by sharing information and resources, the role of the outgoing president, and on-the-job training for…

This article discusses the family as source of values, parents as role models, character education, and where to find help. A sidebar describes a leadership training program for students at West High School in Anchorage (Alaska) contributed by Joan Kuersten. An annotated list of resources with publication information and addresses of organizations…