Increasing African American and Latino Parental Involvement in School

Parental involvement is one of the leading indicators of student\u27s academic achievement. The lack of parental support often found within the African-American and Latino communities has often contributed to suspensions, expulsions and truancy. This interactive seminar will provide participants with useful strategies that can be used to increase the level of parental involvement and also help parents understand the importance of their role in their child\u27s academic success