PISE was a program of National PTA from 2003-2009. The program gave PTA/PTSAs an opportunity to conduct a self-assessment of the parent involvement program at their school. A team, including principal, teachers, parents, students (in middle and high levels) and a community representative, submitted a self-assessment to National PTA. PTA/PTSAs were recognized at one of two levels: Certification of Excellence - for schools that had outstanding parent involvement practices in place and Recognition of Commitment - for schools that were committed to pursuing excellence in parent involvement. The PISE program has been transitioned to the Hearst Awards.
The certification is for a three (3) year period.
Kentucky is proud to have the following schools that have received their Certification of Excellence:
- Cassidy Elementary - Fayette County - 2003
- Crosby Middle School - Jefferson County - 2003
- Dunn Elementary - Jefferson County - 2003
- Goshen at Hillcrest - Oldham County - 2003 and 2008
- North Pointe Elementary - Boone County - 2003
- Norton Elementary - Jefferson County - 2003
- Greathouse/Shryock Elementary - Jefferson County - 2004
- St. Matthews Elementary - Jefferson County - 2004
- Wilder Elementary - Jefferson County - 2004
- duPont Manual High School - Jefferson County - 2005
- Noe Middle School - Jefferson County - 2005
- Hite Elementary School - Jefferson County - 2006
- Taylorsville Elementary School - Spencer County - 2007
- Buckner Elementary School - Oldham County - 2007
- Veterans Park Elementary - Fayette County - 2007
- Goshen Elementary - Oldham County - 2008
- duPont Manual High School - Jefferson County - 2009
- Lowe Elementary - Jefferson County - 2009
