The Alliance of Parents and Teachers at the Oakland School for the Arts is an organization of parents, faculty, and staff in support of OSA students and programs. The goals are to promote open communication among parents, teachers and administrators; encourage parental involvement in school activities; support the art emphases; and promote and develop school and community partnerships for academic and artistic excellence. The APT will accomplish these through:
- Fundraising
- Running and promoting events
- Providing enrichment programs for students
- Strengthening communication among the art emphases
- Supporting teachers through volunteer assistance such as classroom aides, talent bank, chaperones and tutoring
