Dorothy Rich, Ed.D, is founder and president of the nonprofit Home and School Institute (HSI), based in Washington, D.C.  An acclaimed expert in family educational involvement, Dr. Rich is the author of the original MegaSkills publications and the developer of the MegaSkills training programs, used by more than four thousand schools across the United States and abroad.  In her lifetime or work in the field, she has focused on helping families and educators team together to build achievement in school and beyond.

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the original MegaSkills edition, Dr. Rich has launched five new Initiatives: MegaSkills Site Awards, MegaSkills Leader Corps, MegaSkills for Children’s Health, MegaSkills for the Early Years, and a new book for educators, More Than An Apple, What Teachers Really Need To Survive and Thrive in Today’s Schools.

Dorothy Rich is a former member of the National Assessment Governing Board and is currently guest columnist on education for the McClatchy Tribune News Service and Education News.

Her work has received the A+ for Breaking the Mold Award from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as recognition from the MacArthur Foundation and other distinguished foundations.  Dr. Rich’s work has been researched, tested and found to be effective in raising student achievement, decreasing discipline problems, increasing time spent on homework, and decreasing time spent watching TV.  Her work has been featured in the Washington Post, the New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, NBC Today, Education Week, Good Morning America, and Reader’s Digest. 

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Critical times call for new actions: Dr. Dorothy Rich, long known for her programs for high risk schools, is now available to provide broader range planning and consultation services for more schools and communities nationwide.

When Your School seeks to involve families and build community support to build children's achievement.

When Your District, with education as a priority investment, seeks impartial advice on spending money wisely.

When Your Community requires effective plans to improve your education environment.

• Education Problem Solving
  Community Engagement for Higher Test Scores
  
• Keynotes/Seminars
  Practical Know-How for Education Campaigns
  
• Education Partnerships: New Strategy
  Learning Parnership Educators

Dr. Dorothy Rich: Forging Educational Partnerships:

• Character and Academics
• Families and Schools
• Focus on New Teachers