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BCDI (Black Child Development Institute) AND Praxis Institute for Early Childhood EducationConference: Awakening the Genius Within: Motivating, Inspiring & Empowering Black Youth
8:00 am 4:00 pm
8:00 am Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Plenary Keynote Debra Sullivan, Ph.D
"Young & Brilliant Creating Opportunities for Black Children to Excel Academically!"
10:30 am 12:00 pm Workshop Session
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Luncheon
12:45 2:45 Luncheon Keynote/Q & A/15 minutes book signing
Luncheon Keynote Tyrone Howard, Ph.D.
"Awakening the Genius Within: Motivating, Inspiring & Empowering Black Youth"
Tyrone C. Howard, Ph.D is a professor and faculty at UCLA, as well as the Director of Center X and the Founder and Director of the Black Male Institute (BMI), both at UCLA. His work focuses on the social and political context of schools, urban education, and social studies education with a focus on the educational experience of African American students.
Dr. Howard is also the Faculty Associate Director for the Academic Advancement Program at UCLA, which is the nation's premier student retention program for underrepresented students. He is the author of the book, "Why Race and Culture Matters in Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap in America's Classrooms." He is one of the most renowned scholars on educational equity, the African American educational experience, Black males, and urban schools!
Workshop Sessions
10:30 am - 12:00pm
Workshop I: It Takes a Village, Creating Pathways Back to the Community
Fact: African American children constitute less than 5% of Washington State's child population, they are disproportionately represented in both the child welfare system (more than 30% in Seattle/King County) & the juvenile justice system (19% are residents of JRA's Greenhill School). This session describes BCDI-Seattle's exciting collaborationNeighborhood by Neighborhood, an initiative to link youth with community reentry information, mentoring, &employment readiness resources to support successful community reconnections. Join us for an engaging dialogue about community empowerment in the spirit of Kujichaguliaself-determination!
Presenters: Debra Baker, Raising Our Youth as Leaders (ROYAL), Dr. Wanda Hackett, BCDI-Seattle VP, Robert Jones, Seattle Goodwill Youth Programs, Georgina Ramirez, BCDI-Seattle Social Justice & Equity for Youth, Reggie Parker, Greenhill School & Kevin Washington, Tabor 100.
Workshop II: Why Race & Culture Matter in Schools? Closing the Achievement Gap in America's Classroom
In Seattle, African-American high school students are suspended or expelled more than 3 times as often as other students. In middle school, it is greater, with Blacks 3 1/2 times more likely to be disciplined! Come to this workshop to learn strategies & focus on ways to adopt a greater awareness & comprehension of how race & culture can improve educational outcomes, to help in closing the achievement gap in K-12!
Presenter: Dr. Tyrone C. Howard, author of Why Race & Culture Matter in Schools? Closing the Achievement Gap in America's Classroom
Workshop III: Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Practices (birth 8 years)
Join this opportunity for discussion of what Culturally Relevant and Anti Bias Practice look like in action! Participants will engage in activities that support the development of implementation strategies that are honest, reflective and "doable" in their work with children and families.
Presenters: Charlotte Fuller Jahn & Fran Davidson, Praxis Institute for Early Childhood Education
Workshop IV: Bringing Story Creating into the Classroom: A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate
Come to this exciting, hands on workshop & learn how to apply tools for building a compelling story around a theme, creating appealing characters, making their work more effective and providing a deeper understanding of the storyteller's art.
Presenter: Brian McDonald, award winning writer & filmmaker &author of the books, Invisible Ink, The Golden Theme & Ink Spots
Workshop V: The HighScope Approach and Seattle's New Early Learning Academy
HighScope is coming to Seattle! Please join us for a lively discussion on HighScope & Seattle's new Early Learning Academy that will use HighScope as the foundational approach to ensure that our children are prepared for Kindergarten & long term academic success. We will share with you our initial plan for the Early Learning Academy & want to hear your valuable suggestions and feedback!
Presenters: Carla Bryant, San Francisco Unified School District & Sonja Griffin, Seattle Office for Education
Workshop VI: Programs Addressing the Needs for our Black Youth-Youth Panel
Often times we hear a lot about the statistics & numerous challenges facing African American youth, but what about the programs out there working to counteract these challenges for Black youth in this area? Come & hear from a youth panel speak about these programs made available for them and how it positively impacted their lives! There will also be an opportunity to get information about these programs as well.
Presenters: TAFT (Technology Access Foundation), Portfolio Project & ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) from the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
___$55.00 BCDI/Praxis/CEERS Member Pre-registration
___$35.00 I want to belong to BCDI or Praxis (circle one)
___$15.00 for Youth (ages 12-18) & (Seniors 65 yrs &up MUST send a copy of current ID with Pre-registration)
___$40.00 College Student (MUST send a copy of current ID with Pre-registration)
___$95.00 Non-member Pre-registration
___$120.00 On-Site Registration
___I will need STARS credit. My STARS ID# is _________________________________
___I plan to register for Seattle Public Schools clock hours.
Cash or money orders accepted only on the day of conference.
After May 11, you must pay $120.00.
Workshop Sessions: SELECT ONE ONLY
__ 1. It Takes a Village, Creating Pathways Back to the Community
__ 2. Why Race & Culture Matter in Schools?
__ 3. Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Practices (birth 8 years)
__ 4. Bringing Story Creating into the Classroom: A Practical Guide
__ 5. The HighScope Approach & Seattle's New Early Learning Academy
__ 6. Programs Addressing the Needs for our Black Youth- Youth Panel
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LocationSouth Shore K-8 School (View)
4800 South Henderson Street
Seattle, WA 98118
United States
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Attendees
Katrina V.
seattle, WA United States
May 16, 2013 12:58 PM |
Michelle H.
Tukwila, WA United States
May 10, 2013 11:47 AM |
Dana O.
Tacoma, WA United States
May 10, 2013 11:32 AM |
Name Withheld
Olympia, WA United States
May 07, 2013 4:42 PM |
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