Increasing Parent Involvement in the Schools

Featuring Dr. Lulu Lopez

Episode Summary: Dr. Jane Bluestein talks with Dr. Lulu Lopez, discussing strategies for increasing parent involvement in schools. This program examines some of the reasons that parent-teacher relationships are often not as positive or supportive as they could be, as well as offering specific, practical ideas for bridging the gap between home and school. Topics include building connections before a problem arises, arranging home visits and get-togethers, offering training and resources for parents, building support for academic and social growth, listening to parents' concerns, setting boundaries, and dealing with angry or difficult parents (including administrative support for teachers). Click here to listen.

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Dr. Lulu Lopez
drlululopez@yahoo.com
417-598-2848

Lulu Lopez has been an educator in three districts around the U.S. for over 40 years. Coauthor of Educating the Heart: Lessons to Build Respect and Responsibility, Dr. Lopez has served as a classroom teacher, principal, director of instruction, school-community relations advisor, coordinator of instructional planning and development for 413 elementary schools, and chaired the district's Gang Task Force. She has reached national acclaim for her work with culturally and linguistically different students. She also created a model dual language program and was part of the Fulbright Administrator Exchange Program sponsored in part by the U.S. State Department.

This program was recorded on July 27, 2011. The content is also available on the Energize Students Web site.

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