Ms. Laughlin has extensive experience in community and family engagement. She served as the Project Coordinator and Project Director for the South Dakota Parent Information and Resource Center from 2003-2013. She has continued to work in the field of family engagement working with Title I focus and priority schools. Over the years she has designed a wide variety of print and training resources for educator and families all focused on improving student achievement through family engagement. Ms. Laughlin has designed course work for educators in the area of family and community engagement based upon the US Department of Education’s Framework for Family and Community Engagement.