Wayne State University's next session for the Parent Leadership Academy is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Murray-Wright High School, 2001 W. Warren, Detroit.

Barbara Sizemore, a distinguished educator and former dean of the College of education at DePaul University in Chicago, will be the luncheon speaker.

Topics designed to help strengthen communication, collaboration and decision-making between parents and schools will be presented by the academy; critical element to improving student achievement is a strong bond between parents and schools.

The session is open to parents, grandparents and guardians responsible for children attention a Detroit public school. Detroit Public Schools is a o-sponsor for the academy.

Although the session is free, reservations are requested. The center is located at 8200 W. Outer Drive, near the Southfield Freeway.

For more information or to place a reservation, call (313) 577-8210.