How to Be an Effective Advocate (Advocacy 101)
Strand: Public Policy—Supporting Equity and Education Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Session I: 9:15 – 10:30 AM ABSTRACT As school administrators, educators or ordinary citizens, everyone should have a fundamental understanding of the roles and rules of government. As well, everyone should know how to engage their elected and appointed policymakers. This “Advocacy 101” session will […]
Developing An Equity / Social Justice Lens and Its Application to STEM
Strand: Building a Diverse Workforce Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Session I: 9:15 – 10:30 AM ABSTRACT While many folks proffer information about equity and social justice work, not all those advocating it have an accurate understanding of its content and processes. This session lays out a few of the most critical aspects of an equity […]
Elevating Cultural Competence in 21st Century Educational Leadership: A Role Embedded Approach to Equity & Excellence
Strand: Strategies for Equitable Learning Environments Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Session I: 9:15 – 10:30 AM ABSTRACT This interactive workshop is designed to build teacher, administrator, and/or district leader capacity to integrate culturally responsive practices into their toolkits. Participants will explore scaffolded information to promote equitable practice and decision-making by (1) establishing culturally responsive norms, […]
The Quest for Equity: Ensuring CTE Programs Provide Equal Access for All Students at the Secondary and Postsecondary Levels
Strand: Innovations on Equity in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Session I: 9:15 – 10:30 AM ABSTRACT CTE plays a critical role in preparing students for high-wage, high-demand careers by giving them skills and abilities to meet key workforce needs. To help ensure the success of CTE programs, federal law requires […]
All Means All: Strategies for Cultural Change in a Texas Urban Middle School
Strand: Equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Session I: 9:15 – 10:30 AM ABSTRACT This presentation will retrace the 3-year journey of an Austin Independent School District middle school’s strategy to increase STEM education in a Texas high-tech urban city. Using strategies from NAPE’s Micromessaging Academy, the school has […]