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ABSTRACT
The study was aimed at investigating the role of Parent-Teacher Association in the management of secondary schools in Udu local government area of Delta state. To guide this study, five(5) research questions were raised. This study reviewed works of several authors.
The descriptive survey design of the correlational-type and random samplung technique were adopted for the study. The study consisted of a population of 255 principals and teachers of 8 public secondary schools from which a sample of 128 principals and teachers was drawn for the study. The data was collected using the questionnaire, instrument was validated and analyzed using descriptive statistics-frequency, simple percentage and mean scores.
The study revealed that the role of PTA has an effect on the management of secondary schools as it partially improves the general administration of secondary schools and therefore promotes development. It was therefore concluded that the PTA do not actually act to perform the functions for which it was formed thereby making the role of PTA doubtful in the management of secondary schools in Udu local government area of Delta state. The study recommended that parents and teachers should be actively involved in the education and welfare of their children(students) in school.
Keywords: Management, school, PTA, discipline.
