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Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) & PRAXIS Spring Conference
BCDI & PRAXIS Institute for Early Childhood Education proudly presents our yearly Spring Conference entitled Enhancing Our Cultural Competency: Keeping African American Childrn Alive, Free & Thriving! The conference has three main tracks it will address which are education, early childhood & juvenile justice. These are workshops that will be offered throughout the day from 10:00 am - 11:30 am & repeating again from 11:45 am - 1:15 pm. These workshops feature various leaders & organizations in the community who have a proven track record in working successfully with African American families & children!
The plenary speaker will be Dr. Caprice Hollins, co-founder of Cultural Connections, LLC, past Director of Equity & Race Relations at Seattle Public Schools and is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.
The luncheon speaker will be one of the leading national experts on the study of cross-cultural management & cultural diveristy, Dr.Edwin Nichols! Dr. Nichols is a clinical/industrial psychologist & as the Director of Nichols & Associates, he researches on the philosophical aspects of cultural difference & consults on diversity through the United States & abroad!
Enhancing Our Cultural Competency: Keeping African American Children Alive, Free & Thriving!
BCDI/PRAXIS Spring Conference
Garfield High School
400 23rd Avenue
Seattle, WA. 98122
8:00 am Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Plenary Keynote - Dr. Caprice Hollins
"Cultural Cues for Working with African Americans"
Dr. Caprice Hollins, is the co-founder of Cultural Connections, LLC and is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. She has over 15 years experience addressing issues of race & social justice including her work as the past Director of Equity & Race Relations at Seattle Public Schools and Assistant Professor of Counseling at the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.
10:00 am - 11:30 am Workshop Session I
11:45 am - 1:15 pm Workshop Session II (repeat of Session I workshops)
1:30 pm Luncheon Keynote Dr. Edwin Nichols
"Who's Raising our Children: The Family, The Community or the Institutions?"
Dr. Edwin Nichols is a clinical/industrial psychologist and one of the leading national experts on the study of cross-cultural management & cultural diversity. As the Director of Nichols & Associates, he researches the philosophical aspects of cultural difference & consults on diversity through the United States & abroad! Dr. Nichols'unique pedagogy & paradigm developed 40 years ago; entitled The Philosophical Aspects of Cultural Difference articulates multi-ethnic & cross-cultural difference from a philosophical perspective. Go to www.ejnichols.org for more information on Dr. Nichols.
BCDI/PRAXIS Conference Workshops
-JUVENILE JUSTICE TRACK WORKSHOPS-
Youth Violence Prevention - BCDI's Neighborhood by Neighborhood Initiative (2nd session only)
A youth violence prevention strategy using a social media/You tube outreach approach. In this workshop, participants will hear updates about the BCDI Neighborhood by Neighborhood Initiative, which uses the Omega Boys Club Alive & Free Prescription & learn how social media is being used to engage youth. Several participants will be selected to co-star in our next YouTube video & receive a personal copy of the DVD.
Presenters: Dr. Wanda Hackett, BCDI President, Georgina Ramirez, BCDI Secretary & Kevin Washington, Chair Education Committe, Tabor 100
Policing, Policy and Parenting
If the police stop you, do you know your rights? What if the police try to search you when you in your car? What if the police knock on your door & ask to enter your apartment or home? Do you know what to? This interactive workshop will provide strategies for participants to protect themselves & their families. Since 1990, Mothers for Police Accountability has worked to eliminate police violence & misconduct & is committed to supporting the victims of police violence.
Presenter: Reverend Harriett Walden, founder of Mothers for Police Accountability
Mental Illness & Drug Addiction Prevention, Recognition & Recovery
Can you "know" if your child/student is experimenting with Nicotine, Alcohol, Marijuana or other drugs? What are the warning signs of Depression or Anxiety? Can you find the best care for a loved one claimed by drugs or mental issues? For yourself? When is a diagnosis a label you should fight? What parent/guardian/teacher actions foster Behavioral Health & Resilience in children of African descent? Come & learn how to navigate & advocate for your students, yourself, and your loved ones.
Presenter: Khalfani Mwamba, MSW social worker & addictions counselor
-EDUCATION TRACK WORKSHOPS-
Academic English: Unlocking Codes of Power (1st session only)
What is Academic English? Where does it come from? How do you help children access it? In this workshop, discuss & learn how to help our children, ourselves & Academic English to the collection of communication styles we use - without eliminating, replacing, or minimizing home & community communication styles. We will examine what it takes to increase the ability to read, write & speak Academic English & examine its power dynamics.
Presenter: Dr. Debra R. Sullivan, founder & president of Praxis Institute for Early Childhood Education
Linking the Past to the Present: The American History Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths - A Teaching Tool
The workshop will consist of a pedagogy utilizing authentic artifacts, story boards & oral interpretation (storytelling). The exhibit is a rare glimpse of history seldom seen or discussed in the history books. The exhibit is a way for learners of all ages to experience the brutal "truths" about our past & an opportunity to take pride in the contributions of both Africans in Africa, as well as African Americans in the U.S. Participants will view the exhibit & hear suggested methods of incorporating the information into class curriculums & for learning opportunities in home.
Presenter: Delbert Richardson: Cultural Anthropologist, Curator, Second Generation Storyteller
Cultural Matters: Building Language & Literacy Skills
Participants will have an opportunity to enagage in fun learning expereinces, practices & activities that enhance the language & literacy skills of Pre-K to 2nd grade children, especially African American children. The workshop is both informative & interactive! Activities will include analyzing books for racism & biases & other useful information & resources.
Presenters: Mary Vester & DaZanne Porter, Seattle Public School educators
-EARLY CHILDHOOD TRACK WORKSHOPS-
Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Practices (birth - 8 years)
Join this opportunity for discussion of what Culturally Relevant & Anti-Bias Practice looks like in action. Participants will enagage in activities that support the development of implementation strategies that are honest, reflective & "doable" in their work with children & families.
Presenters: Charlotte Fuller Jahn & Fran Davidson, Praxis Institute for Early Chidhood Education
Ready or Not - Here They Come! (2nd session only)
What does it take to help our children prepare for kindergaten & to help prepare schools for our children? How can we start children on the path to school success? What can each of us do to help? This is a session for parents, teachers,child care providers & community members to come together to share & to learn about providing the best learning environments for our children - at home, in child care & in school.
Presenters: Dr. Debra R. Sullivan, Chair BCDI Seattle Education Committee & Pat Evans, Reading Specialist
Pre-registration Deadline: May 4, 2011
Makes checks payable to: BCDI, P.O. Box 22483, Seattle, WA.98122
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
___$55.00 BCDI/Praxis/CEERS Member Pre-registration
___$35.00 I want to belong to BCDI or Praxis
(please state which one)
___$15.00 for Youth (ages 12-18) & Seniors (65 years & up)
___$40.00 College Students (MUST send a copy of current ID
with registration)
___$95.00 Non-member Pre-registration
___$120.00 On-Site Registration
(Postmarked after May 5. Cash or money orders accepted only day of conference).
___I will need STARS credit. My STARS ID# is ____________________________
___I plan to register for Seattle Public Schools clock hours
Total Enclosed $________________
BCDI/Praxis Conference Workshop Registration
Check Two Workshops ONLY
Workshops Offered from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
__ 1. Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Practices (birth - 8
years)
__ 2. Policing, Policy & Parenting
__ 3. Mental Illness & Drug Addiction Prevention,
Recognition & Recovery
__ 4. Cultural Matters: Building Language & Literacy Skills
__ 5. Linking the Past to the Present: The American History
Traveling Museum:The Unspoken Truths - A Teaching Tool
__ 6. Academic English: Unlocking Codes of power (1st
session only)
Workshops Offered from 11:45 am - 1:15 am
__ 1. Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Practices (birth - 8
years)
__ 2. Policing, Policy & Parenting
__ 3. Mental Illness & Drug Addiction Prevention,
Recognition & Recovery
__ 4. Cultural Matters: Building Language & Literacy Skills
__ 5. Linking the Past to the Present: The American History
Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths - A Teaching
Tool
__ 6. Youth Violence Prevention - BCDI's Neighborhood by
Neighborhood Initiative (2nd session only)
__ 7. Ready or Not - Here They Come! (2nd session only)
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Name:__________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
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City: __________________________
State: _____________ Zip: ________________
Phone: ( ) __________________
Email: _______________________________________________
For more information Contact conference co-chairs:
Kimberly Early 206-328-9335 & Beatrice Butler 206-772-3773
www.bcdi-seattle.org
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LocationGarfield High School (View)
400 23rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
United States
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