The Durham schools will hold a forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 to talk about increasing parental involvement in the schools.

This is the first "Kitchen Table Conversation" of the 2008-09 school year. The two-hour event will be held at Shepard Middle School at 2401 Dakota St.

Facilitators and Spanish interpreters will be on hand to help with the discussion. Refreshments will be provided.

Participants are asked to RSVP to Carrie Johnson, DPS Public Affairs Office, at 560-3652 or email carrie.johnson2@dpsnc.net