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As of March 8, 2006, all seats
for the conference have been filled. Unfortunately, due to limited
space and a long waitlist, we
cannot accept any more registrations.
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Thank you very much for your
interest in our organization and its work.
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
What unique challenges do African American and Latino
males face as they prepare for their future lives? What can we, as educators,
parents, administrators, mental health professionals, and policymakers
do to increase their achievement? And most importantly, what can state
departments of education, school districts, and schools do to support
the highest level of achievement among African American and Latino males?
This conference will be divided into two tracks: 1) psychological
and social factors that influence achievement; and, 2) effective policies
and practices that support the achievement of boys. Several programs will
be highlighted that help to raise the achievement of boys in school.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Dr. Warren Simmons is the Executive
Director of the Annenberg Institute for Research at Brown University.
The Institute was established in 1993 to generate, share, and act
on knowledge that improves conditions and outcomes in American schools,
particularly in urban areas and in schools serving disadvantaged students. |
LUNCHTIME SPEAKER
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Dr. Pedro Noguera is a professor
in the Steinhardt School of Education at New York University and the
co-Director of the Institute for the study of Globalization and Education
in Metropolitan Settings (IGEMS). An urban sociologist, Noguera’s
scholarship and research focus on the ways in which schools are influenced
by social and economic conditions in the urban environment. |
WORKSHOPS
What is the Impact of “Boys Will Be Boys?”
Susan Shaffer, Deputy Director, MAEC & Linda Gordon,
Clinical Social Worker
The Influence of Pop Culture on the Identity of Boys
Michael Wotorson, Conflict Resolution Specialist
A Relational Perspective on Boys' Development
Judy Chu, Research Scientist and Lecturer, Stanford University
Introduction to Gang Culture
Orin Howard, Clinical Social Worker, D.C. Department of Mental
Health, School of Mental Health
¿Quién Soy Yo Anyway? (Who Am I Anyway?)
Alfredo Santiago, Abuser Intervention Program Coordinator, St.
Michael’s Outreach Center
Jessica Contreras, Social Worker, Casey Family Services
The Challenges and Opportunities for the Schooling
of African American Males in the Context of Comprehensive School Reform
Dr. Wade Boykin, Professor and Director of the Graduate Program,
Department of Psychology, Howard University
The Miseducation of African American Males: A State
of Emergency
Woodrow B. Grant, Chief of Equity Assurance & Compliance, Branch
Office of the State Superintendent of Schools, Maryland State Department
of Education
Educating African American Males: Voices From the Field
Dr. Olatokunbo (Toks) S. Fashola, Senior Research Scientist, American
Institutes for Research and Adjunct Research Scientist, Johns Hopkins
University
How to Create Healing to a Process of Madness
Luis Cardona, Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator, Montgomery
County, Maryland
Why Are There a Disproportionate Number of Boys of
Color in Special Education?
Dr. James Patton, Professor of Leadership and Special Education,
College of William and Mary
Working with Immigrant Latino Youth
Diego Uriburu, Clinical Psychologist, Co-Founder and Deputy Executive
Director of “Identity”
Student Panel
Moderated by Gayraud Townsend, Alderman, Ithaca, NY
LOCATION/VENUE
Marriott
Hotel at Metro Center
775 12th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202)737-2200
Travel directions:
By DC Metro: Metro Center stop. Exit towards 12th
and G Street. Walk South on 12th Street to the hotel’s main entrance.
By car: Please visit Mapquest.com
for travel directions from your location. Metered parking is available
on the street. Parking in garages located around the hotel is highly recommended.
Please visit www.maec.org/2006hotels.html
for a list of accommodations in the area.
SCHEDULE
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8:00 – 8:30 AM
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Breakfast/Registration |
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8:30 – 9:30 AM
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Keynote Address by Dr. Warren
Simmons
The Educational Achievement of Black and Latino Males:
A Persistent and Reemerging Challenge |
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9:45 – 10:45 AM
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Session I Workshops |
1.
What is the Impact of “Boys Will Be Boys?”
Susan Shaffer and Linda Gordon |
2.
The Influence of Pop Culture on the Identity of Boys
Michael Wotorson |
3.
Exploring Diverse Cultures of Adolescent Boys
Judy Chu |
4.
Introduction to Gang Culture
Orin Howard |
5.
¿Quién Soy Yo Anyway? (Who Am I Anyway?)
Alfredo Santiago and Jessica Contreras |
6.
The Challenges and Opportunities for the Schooling of African American
Males in the Context of Comprehensive School Reform
Dr. Wade Boykin |
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11:00 – 12:00 PM
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Session II Workshops - Repeat
of Session I |
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12:00 – 1:30 PM
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Lunch, featuring Dr. Pedro
Noguera
From Risk to Resilience: Understanding and Responding to the Obstacles
Confronting Black and Latino Males |
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1:45 – 3:15 PM
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Session III Workshops |
1.
The Miseducation of African American Males: A State of Emergency
Woodrow B. Grant |
2.
Educating African American Males: Voices From the Field
Dr. Toks Fashola |
3.
Gang Violence: How to Create Healing to a Process of Madness
Luis Cardona |
4.
Why Are There a Disproportionate Number of Boys of Color in Special
Education?
Dr. James Patton |
5.
Working with Immigrant Latino Youth
Diego Uriburu |
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Program Roundtables and Research Studies |
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3:30 – 4:30 PM
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Session IV – Student Panel
moderated by Gayraud Townsend |
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
The registration fee of $150.00 per participant includes continental breakfast
and lunch. We strongly encourage early registration due to limited space.
Checks, money orders, purchase orders, and PayPal are accepted. Please
make checks payable to: "The Mid-Atlantic Equity
Consortium" 5272 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 340,
Bethesda, MD 20816.
Click below to:
Download
a conference brochure and registration form with mail-in instructions
To register online
To make a payment
online via PayPal
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Farbry
at (301) 657-7741, ext. 100 or e-mail her at katie@maec.org
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