Parent involvement has a long history in Title I, but the No Child Left Behind Act gives district Title I directors important new responsibilities. Conventional wisdom says that involved parents are crucial to improving student achievement. But the familiar refrain continues to be – "I sent out a letter but no one showed up."

During this taped audio conference, Title I expert Phyllis McClure discusses NCLB’s various requirements concerning parental involvement, with emphasis on how school officials can adopt new and better ways of communicating effectively. You'll learn who is granted rights as a parent under Title I, as well as how to:

• Help parents ask the right questions about their child’s academic achievement and their school
• Manage effective messages for all audiences
• Evaluate and improve parental involvement practices every year
• And more!