WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR MANY SUPPORTERS FOR MAKING OUR 2010 CONFERENCE A SUCCESS! MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2011 CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6. HAVE A BLESSED SCHOOL YEAR!
2010 FAMILY MATTERS IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE Saturday, August 7, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Camelot of Upper Marlboro
13905 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
THEME: CREATING A FRAMEWORK FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION SYSTEM
8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Networking
9:30 a.m. Opening Session
10:00 a.m. AM Breakout Sessions
Workshop A
JOBS, SCHOOL, JAIL! - Understanding DMC (Disproportionate Minority Contact)
School to prison is not a myth!
Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) refers to the overrepresentation of minority youth in the juvenile justice system. This workshop focuses on the federal mandate for all states to reduce DMC, programs currently available in Prince George’s County to reduce DMC and specifically what business, community, church and schools can do to reduce DMC.
Workshop B
CALM DOWN? THAT'S MY CHILD! - Advocating for Your Child: Moving for Emotion to Reason
This workshop shares strategies parents and guardians can use to effectively advocate for their child. Special emphasis is placed on following policy and procedures in place of emotions to communicate concerns to school staff.
IT'S A SCHOOL PROBLEM - Addressing Out-of-School Factors that Impact Student Achievement
This workshop focuses on the impact that out-of-school factors—such as inadequate health care, food insecurity, or environmental pollutants—have on student achievement.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE & DROP-OUTS - The Economic Impact
Student drop-out and truancy is not a household problem, it’s a community problem. This workshop highlights the impact that truancy and the drop-out rate has on our schools, community and economy. Participants will also receive information on the General Education Development (GED) test and Maryland Adult External Diploma Program (EDP) as well as information on organizations providing assistance to adults seeking to complete their secondary education.
11:15 a.m. Lunch/Presentations/Awards
The Children's March on Birmingham, AL
Educational Talented Search Program
Andre Nottingham - Director
Awards & Recognitions
12:50 p.m. PM Breakout Sessions
Workshop A
E+E+E+B = PASSING - Understanding the Grading Policy
This workshop provides information about the impact the "Grading Policy” has on student performance in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and special education programs.
Workshop B
HOW CAN JOHNNY READ BUT NOT UNDERSTAND? - Curriculum Matters!
This workshop provides participants general information about the components of a rigorous curriculum, how parents can create a positive learning environment for their children at home that reinforces what is taught at school, and of the Voluntary States Curriculum alignment to state tests (HSA) and national tests like the SAT and ACT. Parents will also gain an understanding of the difference between Learning to Read and Reading to Learn.
Workshop C
THEIR ROLES IN EDUCATION - School Board and the Federal, State, & County Governments
What is the role of the State and County governments in education? This workshop looks specifically at the General Assembly, State Department of Education and the County government role in education and the role of the school board is also covered in this workshop.
Facilitator
Zalee Harris
Education Doctor
Workshop D
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE - Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Adults
Whatever the reason, it is never too late to go back to school. Panelist will share information on how to prepare for a successful experience at a community college or university; what to considering when selecting a vocational training program and what is available for active and non-active military personnel to include college programs, commissioning programs, technical schools and advanced training, military boarding schools, and related military training programs and procedures. The panel will also discuss the financial aid available for postsecondary education.
TOWN HALL MEETING
ALL HANDS ON-DECK
CREATING A FRAMEWORK FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION SYSTEM
BACK-TO-SCHOOL YOUTH SUMMIT
HOSTED BY
THE KIAMSHA ALUMNI & EDUSERC
AM Youth Session 10:00 a.m. (Intergenerational Interaction) - Jobs, School, Jail: "Understanding Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) - What it Means to Our Generation"
You see what the letters DMC stand for, but what does it mean to us! We are the future leaders providing our comments, opinions, based on historical truths today! How will we inspire our generation to avoid the pitfalls of this legacy that has for years only been addressed by counting us one by one as we fall into the abyss of dropouts and confinement? Intergenerational interaction historically has proven effective; so, come, let us reason together! |
PM Youth Session 12:50 p.m.
Penitentiary or Pencil(education) - "A modern-day Civil Rights Movement for our Generation
Kiamsha introduces "Tools for Combating DMC – Find out if you are a “slave or enslaved” to the modern-day slavemasters (know as alcohol and other drugs, sex, violence, prejudice, school dropout, pornograph, stealing, black marketing and pirating to name a few...) and all the things that take away the innocence of youth at a very early age. If you are willing to join the movement, you must be prepared with the tools to escape the grip of the slavemaster. Join Kiamsha and learn how you personally can help our generation not just have success in a battle, but win the war! It will take a revolution, but this revolution is a revolution of the heart! Come, let us reason together!
This conference is a collaborative effort of:
NEHEMIAH'S VISION, INC.
EduSerc (Educators Serving the Community)
The Youth Development Network
Kiamsha Youth Empowerment Organization
Sponsors:
The Cooperative Community Alliance for Education
Prince George's County Educators Associations (PGCEA)
Next Step Education & Training Program - Prince George's Community College