The training packet for "Changing the Way We Do Business in the Village Through Parent/Family Empowerment," is available to download at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/racg/.

This six-part training series equips parents and families with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure academic success for their children. The six training sections include:

• Self-Esteem
• Managing Behavior and Promoting Self-Discipline
• Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Home Study Skills
• Language Development
• Tips for Parent

Any section can serve as a stand-alone presentation, or all sections can be used to create a series of trainings on parental and family involvement.