Episode 11 - Meaningful partnerships with parents and community members

In this episode, you'll learn from Laurie Presley, the current principal of Taylorville Primary School of Tuscaloosa County Schools in Alabama, as we discuss how their school built strong partnerships with their parents by creating Parent Learning Communities. Principle 10 of the 11 Principles Framework from Character.org is the focus of the episode, and Laurie's passion for empowering others can't be missed! 



In this episode, you'll learn:



-Laurie's belief about the power of educators to make a difference



-How Laurie got involved in character education



-How the 11 Principles helped her school be intentional about their emphasis on character



-How parents contribute to the approach that the school takes in their character initiative



-What are Parent Learning Communities and what role do they play at the school



-Advice on how to shift from parents being recipients of information (about their student and school) to partners in doing the work of character education



-Four books that Laurie recommends for educators



Resources from the episode:



The 11 Principles from Character.org - https://character.org/11-principles-i...



The Hope Institute - https://www.hopeinstitute.org/



Holt Elementary School - https://www.tcss.net/Domain/24



Taylorville Primary School - https://www.tcss.net/Domain/37



Eyes on Culture: Multiply Excellence in Your School by Emily Paschall



Lead Like a Pirate: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff by Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf



8 Habits of the Heart by Clifton Taulbert



More Than a Bird by Liz Huntley



Connect with us!



On Twitter:



Jennifer Hogan - @jennifer_hogan



Laurie Presley - @ldpteach



Communities of Character - @Samford_CCC



On Instagram:



Communities of Character - @Samford_CCC



Laurie Presley - @ldpteach



On Facebook:



Taylorville Primary School -   / taylorvilleprimary  



Laurie Presley -   / laurie.presley.7