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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
College of Education
Dr. Larry Robinson, Interim President
Mr. Rodner B. Wright, AIA, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Patricia Green-Powell, Interim Dean
FCBSL Florida Council of Black State Legislators
& THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
THEME: “ISSUES AFFECTING THE EDUCATION OF
AFRICAN AMERICANS IN FLORIDA”
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Chairman’s Welcome
Dear Educational Leaders,
Welcome to the Florida Capitol and thank you for
being a part of the Florida Conference of Black State
Legislators (FCBSL) Annual “State of Black Florida
Week.”
The FCBSL is proud to host the Florida A&M
University Educational Symposium with the Theme:
“Issues Affecting the Education of African Americans
in Florida”. This symposium is designed to bring
national leaders together to share their collective
thoughts on providing programs to assist minorities
with issues of access and success in PreK-20 education.
The symposium provides students, parents, administra-
tors, community leaders, and legislators opportunities to
share ideas on topics of importance to this region and
the nation.
Equality in our communities, efficiency of our government, and innovation within our
business demands that we recruit and equip the next generation of leaders in Florida and
across the country with the skills necessary to be civic leaders in their communities and
workplaces.
Our state and nation is at a crossroad and urgently needs new voices to enter the conversa-
tion about where we are headed. We need emerging leaders like each of you to be trained
and prepared to join the conversation.
Sincerely,
Representative Alan Williams
Florida Legislative Black Caucus Chairman
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Florida Legislative Black Caucus Executive Officers
CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
Rep. Alan Williams (D-8) Sen. Oscar Braynon (D-36) Rep. Hazelle Rogers (D-95)
TREASURER PARLIAMENTARIAN IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Rep. Barbara Watson (D-107) Rep. Shervin Jones (D-101) Sen. Arthenia Joyner (D-19)
)
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Florida Legislative Black Caucus Membership
Sen. Dwight Bullard (D-39) Sen. Audrey Gibson (D-9) Sen. Christopher Smith (D-29)
Sen. Geraldine Thompson (D-12) Rep. Bruce Antone (D-46 ) Rep. Randolph Bracy (D-45)
Rep. Daphne Campbell (D-108) Rep. Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed (D-92 ) Rep. Reggie Fullwood (D-13)
Rep. Joseph Gibbons (D-100) Rep. Mia Jones (D-14) Rep. Larry Lee (D-84)
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Florida Legislative Black Caucus Membership
Rep. Kionne McGhee (D-117 ) Rep. Bobby Powell (D-88) Rep. Sharon Pritchett (D-102)
Rep. Betty Reed (D-61 ) Rep. Darryl Rouson (D-70) Rep. Cynthia Stafford (D-109)
Rep. Dwayne Taylor (D-26 ) Rep. Perry Thurston (D-94) Rep. Clovis Watson (D-20)
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Lee Hall
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FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE
HONORABLE ALAN WILLIAMS, CHAIR
FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 8
DR. KIRK E. GAVIN, CO-CHAIR
DIRECTOR, TEACHER INDUCTION & RESEARCH
DR. BERNADETTE KELLY
CHAIR, SECONDARY EDUCATION
DR. MARK HOWSE
DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY ASSESSMENT
DR. DONALD PALM
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
CHICARLA WILLIAMS PYE
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
GOAL
The overarching goal of the 1st Annual FCBSL Educational Symposium was to examine
effective approaches in public education that could enable teachers to facilitate continuous
improvement in the education of African American students in grades PreK - 20. This
symposium was designed to explore innovative instructional techniques, technologies, and
professional development strategies.
The symposium consisted of four break-out sessions, each with a specific topic affecting Afri-
can Americans in the State of Florida. Each session included presenters with expertise in the
topic area.
Objectives
There were three objectives for the symposium, which were:
1) To generate discussions about issues and topics that affect the education of
African Americans in the State of Florida; and to welcome others into the
conversations; and
2) To establish a context for how we can inspire change to take place; and
3) To establish a forum for future ideas, dialogues, discussions, research, and
publications to be presented, shared and examined.
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“By the authority vested in me, as the President , by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of
America, to restore the country to its role as the global leader in education, to strengthen the Nation by
improving educational outcomes for African Americans of all ages, and to help ensure that all African
Americans receive an education that properly prepares them for college, productive careers, and satisfying
lives, it is hereby ordered as follows…”
July 26, 2012
United States President Barack Obama signs the
The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Why have an educational symposium?
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A National Goal for Education
United States President, Barack Obama has set a national goal; America will have the highest propor-
tion of college graduates in the world by the year 2020! To reach this ambitious goal, and to promote equality
of access and opportunity in education for all Americans, the Obama Administration has dedicated new
resources in the forms of grants, contracts, and loans to support rigorous and well-rounded academic support
services designed to encourage African-Americans and other minorities to improve their educational achieve-
ment, prepare for college, post-secondary training, and/or careers.
To deliver a more complete and competitive education for all African Americans, the initiative will
promote, encourage, and undertake efforts designed to meet several objectives, including:
Increasing the percentage of African American children who enter kindergarten ready for
success by improving access to high quality early learning and development programs;
Ensuring that all African American student have access to high-level, rigorous course work and
support services that will prepare them for college, a career, and civic participation;
Providing African American students with equitable access to effective teachers and principals
in pursuit of a high-quality education, and supporting efforts to improve the recruitment, prepa-
ration, development, and retention of successful African American teachers and principals;
Promoting a positive school climate that does not rely on methods that result in disparate use of
disciplinary tools, and decreasing the disproportionate number of referrals to special education
by addressing root causes of student behavior;
Reducing the dropout rate of African American students and increasing the proportion of Afri-
can American students who graduate from high school prepared for college and career.
As we accept the goals for improving the education of African Americans in the United States of
America, it is given to us, as educators, classroom teachers, school administrators, professors, and legislators
to create and implement work plans that will build and guide instruction that makes President Obama’s educa-
tional goals and objectives a reality in the State of Florida. Therefore, we are pleased and grateful for this op-
portunity to share our ideas and collective thoughts in this educational symposium today!
Yes, we can!
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The Florida Legislative Black Caucus
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION & FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
THEME: “ISSUES AFFECTING THE EDUCATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN FLORIDA”
Presiding: Dr. Kirk E. Gavin, Director, Teacher Induction & Research, College of Education, FAMU
8:30am-9:20am Welcome and Greetings Dr. Larry Robinson, Interim President, Florida A&M University (FAMU) Dr. Patricia Green-Powell, Interim Dean, College of Education, FAMU
9:25am-10:25am Opening Speaker Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Mark Howse, Director, Office of University Assessment, FAMU Dr. Lawrence Morehouse, Executive Director, Florida Education Fund and Professor, Political Science,
University of South Florida
10:35am-11:50am Break-Out Session 1 Moderator: Dr. Bernadette Kelley, Associate Professor, FAMU Topic: Increasing the Number of Highly Effective African-American STEM Teachers Presenter(s): Dr. Anthony Jones, Associate Dean, Tallahassee Community College; Dr. Maurice Edington,
Dean, College of Science & Technology, FAMU; Dr. Clayton Clark, Assistant Professor, College of
Engineering FAMU-FSU; Dr. David White, Assistant Professor, FAMU; and Dr. Edith Davis, Assistant
Professor, FAMU.
Break-Out Session 2 Moderator: Dr. Warren Hope, Professor, FAMU Topic: Creating High Performing Schools in Minority Communities Presenter(s): Mrs. Rosalyn W. Smith, Deputy Superintendent, Gadsden County Schools
12:00pm-1:30pm
Lunch Introduction of Speaker: Honorable Representative Alan Williams, Chairman Keynote Speaker Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, J.D., President, Florida Memorial University
1:40pm-2:55pm Break-Out Session 3 Moderator: Dr. Rose Campbell, Faculty Administrator, FAMU Topic: Strengthening Education for Grades Pre-K through 12 Presenter(s): Dr. Kristal Moore Clemons, Visiting Assistant Professor, FAMU; Dr. Tamara Bertrand Jones,
Assistant Professor, FSU
Break-Out Session 4 Moderator: Dr. Elizabeth Davenport, Professor, FAMU Topic: Flipping the Classroom to Improve Instruction Presenter(s): Dr. Patricia Golay, Associate in Undergraduate Studies, FSU; Dr. Bernadette Kelley, FAMU
3:05pm Community Round-Table Discussion Moderator: Dr. Sheila Moore, Assistant Professor, FAMU Topic: Closing the Achievement Gap Panel: Dr. Marvin Henderson, Deputy Superintendent (Leon County Schools); Mr. Anthony “Tony” Hill,
Legislative Liaison , City of Jacksonville, Florida; Dr. Barbara K. Barnes, Professor Emeritus (CSIE Presi-
dent/CEO); Dr. Edward Tolliver, Director, Black Male Explorers, FAMU; Dr. Patrick Mason, Professor,
FSU.
4:00pm Closing
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Keynote Speaker
DR. ROSLYN CLARK ARTIS, J.D.
President, Florida Memorial University
Dr. Artis is a Trustee Scholar graduate in Higher Education Leadership and
Policy from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she earned
her Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and Policy. She received her
Juris Doctorate degree from West Virginia University College of Law in
Morgantown, West Virginia, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political
Science from West Virginia State College Institute in West Virginia. The
consummate professional, Dr. Artis has extensive experience in university
fundraising and holds a Certificate of Fundraising Management from Indiana
University. She has also earned a Certificate of Mastery in Prior Learning
Assessment from DePaul University’s School of Continuing & Professional
Education.
Dr. Artis was recently appointed unanimously by the Board as the 13th President of Florida Memorial
University. She is the first woman President in the University’s history. During her short stint as Acting
President at Florida Memorial University, Dr. Artis has provided immeasurable leadership and direction to
the University family at all levels. She has become well-acclimated to the South Florida community, and has
been appointed to multiple community and corporate boards and associations, increasing involvement and
exposure of the University.
On campus, Dr. Artis has spearheaded a series of new and innovative programs for students and is diligently
striving to improve corporate and community relations and endowment initiatives for the institution.
Throughout her career, Dr. Artis’ extensive academic experience and accomplishments have been widely
accepted and highly successful. For nearly a decade, she served in numerous roles at Mountain State Univer-
sity; including Director of Legal Studies, Senior Academic Officer for Distance Education, Vice President of
University Advancement, Executive Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, and the University’s Prov-
ost. Her responsibilities included the management and supervision of all academic courses and programs for
the University; including its distance education offerings, branch campuses, sites and centers, as well as
Institutional Research and Assessment.
Dr. Artis’ academic interests have included student retention, particularly as it relates to adult and non-
traditional students, academic and co-curricular support structures in alternative learning modalities, strate-
gic planning, institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes assessment.
Prior to embarking on a career in academia, Dr. Artis enjoyed an active general litigation practice for eight
(8) years. She served as a partner in Assessment by Design, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in the devel-
opment and implementation of comprehensive assessment strategies for higher education institutions. The
company provided comprehensive assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of graduate and pro-
fessional programs, including allied health and legal education. Additionally, she served as an attorney at
Wooton Law Firm, and an associate attorney at Brown & Levicoff PLLC, among other notable positions.
A strong community activist, Dr. Artis is active in a host of statewide and local organizations. She is the
Chair of the Board of Law Examiners for the state and a past president of the Mountain State Bar Associa-
tion – the oldest minority bar association in the country.
Dr. Artis is married to Selby Artis and is the mother of three: Christopher, Jayden and Jocelyn.
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Keynote Speaker
DR. LAWRENCE MOREHOUSE
Florida Education Fund President & CEO
Associate Professor, University South Florida
Because of his outstanding academic performance, Dr. Morehouse has been awarded numerous fellowships
and scholarships. On three different occasions, he received the USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching
Award, the John L. Senior Cornell University Grant, and the Cornell University Fellowship. In recognition of
his prowess as a researcher and writer, Dr. Morehouse received the Earnhart Research Grant, The PEW Foun-
dation Commission Scholar and Research Grant, and the Stanford University Visiting Scholar’s Award. He
has published several book chapters and refereed journal articles and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the
Journal of Interdisciplinary Research.
Dr. Morehouse has developed and taught both graduate and undergraduate courses, which include graduate
seminars in Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Urban Law and Management, and Law and Politics, and
undergraduate courses in Constitutional Law, Judicial Process and Politics, Introduction to Law and Politics,
and several Honors Research and Writing Seminars. Dr. Morehouse has held teaching positions at Cornell
University, Southern University, Louisiana State University, New College of Florida, and the University of
South Florida.
Under his leadership, the Florida Education Fund has expanded its responsibility for conducting innovative
educational programs for underrepresented students throughout the State of Florida. These programs general-
ly fall into two distinct categories - pre-college and doctoral fellowships.
For its pre-college component, Dr. Morehouse and the Florida Education Fund staff have created a highly ac-
claimed state-wide mate competition, expanded pre-college recruitment, and developed highly successful
summer academic enrichment camps to help students improve their skills in mathematics, writing, and read-
ing. As result of these efforts, pre-college students participating in these program have received more than
$25,000,000 in scholarships from Florida colleges and universities.
During Dr. Morehouse’s tenure, the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship program has doubled the number of fel-
lowships offered annually and expanded its support system to include the publication of the FEF Journal of
Interdisciplinary Research, Online Graduate Writing Workshops, Midyear Research and Writing Conferences,
Dr. Lawrence Morehouse is the President and CEO of the Florida Educa-
tion Fund and an Associate Professor in the Department of Government
and International Affairs at the University of Florida. He is the former
director of University of South Florida (USF) Political Science Program
and has served as Acting Chair of the Department of Government and In-
ternational Affairs and Director of the Pre-Law Program. Dr. Morehouse
has a wealth of experience which includes teaching in higher education,
developing educational policy, publishing, conference presentations,
speaking engagements, and numerous TV and radio appearances.
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and yearly Summer Research and Writing Institutes for advanced graduate students and junior faculty.
The Florida Education Fund has raised over $47 million for its pre-college and doctoral programs while also
growing its endowment through Dr. Morehouse’s leadership. During his tenure as CEO of the FEF, Dr.
Morehouse has been the Principle or Co-Principle Investigator on grants form the College Board partnership
with the Florida Department of Education, Fifth Third Bank Foundation, Bank of America Foundation, Re-
gions Bank, Helios Foundation, Duckwall Foundation, and the Opak-locka Community Development Corpo-
ration.
Dr. Morehouse has been in the forefront of educational reform, having served on the One Florida Accounta-
bility Commission, The Florida Constitutional Revision Commission, The Florida Board of Education Ac-
countability Commission, the Governor’s Access and Diversity commission, and The Boards of The Educa-
tion Channel, Tampa Bay United Way and the Tampa Champber of Commerce. He is currently a member of
the Board of Directors for the Museum of Science and Industry and is serving on the Florida Department of
Education Student Growth Implementation Committee.
Dr. Morehouse earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Southern University and his Masters and Ph.D. from
Cornell University.
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The president of Florida Memorial University, Roslyn Artis, said
her institution and other historically black colleges and universities
have don the heavy lifting in offering African American students a
place to learn, grow and graduate.
She addressed a crowd of business and educational leaders from
around the state Frida afternoon at the Florida Conference of Black
State Legislators.
“Our students need us,” said Arts, who took the full-time position as
president of the Miami university last month. “It’s been said that
education is the civil rights issue of out time. It is, at the end of the
day, the surest way to ensure social and economic equality. We still
have work to do.”
Artis said the necessity of HBCUs has been questioned, whether
they provide the educational niche they were first intended to. Often students at HBCUs are working form
behind. “We provide educational access to students that, quite frankly, have been denied it elsewhere,” Artis
said. “The mantra is that we do more with less and that is the case. Not just in money and resources, but the
nature of the students that we educate.”
She added that HBCUs open their doors to all students, regardless of race, and provide opportunity in a world
filled with challenges.
“We embrace diversity for the very reason that we embraced integration so many years ago,” she said.
“Because we know that an education experience that is rich with diversity and best prepares our students to
compete in a world that is inherently diverse.”
Artis touched on the popular Black Male College Explorers Program that introduces middle school and high
school students, primarily African Americans, to go to a college setting over the summer where they learn life
skills as well as get a hand in math, reading, and sciences. She said 100 percent of the young men who attend
Florida Memorial University end up going to college.
Edward Tolliver, Florida A&M University’s director of the Black Male College Explorers Program said the
initiative encourages enthusiasm in knowledge and that 85 percent who attend FAMU’s program, graduate
from high school. “What we’re trying to do is get them to understand that it’s Ok to be smart,” he said.
State Representative Alan Williams of Tallahassee, who is the chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus and
the Chairman of Friday’s event, said the merging of business and education offers a unique experience. That,
he said, is why the conference was started and continues to grow every year.
“We think it is important to have the dialogue and have the conversation about our students who are in our
schools,” Williams said. “Some of them are being left behind.” “We have to come in and cultivate the leader-
ship,” he said. “It’s a big table, they’re big issues and we can’t do it alone. We can’t do it in silos.”
HBCUs do the heavy lifting HBCU leaders gather to discuss education challenges, needs Written by Karl Etters, Democrat Staff Writer
March 22, 2014
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College of Education
Center for Teacher Induction & Research
Dr. Kirk E. Gavin, Director
1st Annual FCBSL Educational Symposium Co-Chairman
The Center for Teacher Induction and Research provides both a support structure that promotes the successful
transition into teaching and professional development in the teaching profession. The overarching goal of the
Center is to accelerate the professional development of highly effective teachers to increase student success.
The Center was established through a collaborative effort of the faculty members of the Florida A&M
University Professional Education Unit (PEU). The design of the program of Center incorporates a belief that
teacher leader and other educational preparation does not stop at university graduation. Thus, the Center has
outlined a set of programs and strategies to promote the personal and professional growth of its graduates dur-
ing their first three (3) years of professional practice.
The FAMU PEU Induction Program seeks to:
1. Enhance the success of FAMU PEU education graduates as measured by their pupils’ performance
on state and district learning assessments;
2. Improve the content knowledge, disposition, and pedagogical skills of FAMU PEU graduates and
other new education professionals in the schools in which they are employed through ongoing pro-
fessional development; and,
3. Provide focused support for up to three years following program completion to FAMU PEU teach-
ing, leadership, and other professional graduates in areas of professional needs as identified by the
graduates themselves or by their employers.
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Selected Pictures from the
2014 Florida Conference of Black State Legislators (FCBSL)
Dr. Patricia Green-Powell, Interim Dean, College of Education
Dr. Roslyn Artis, President of Fla. Memorial University Dr. Lawrence Morehouse, FEF President and CEO
Edward Tolliver, Donald Palm, Roslyn Artis, and Kirk Gavin
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Honorable Alan Williams
State of Florida Representative for District 8
FCBSL Chairman
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Florida A&M University
College of Education
Newly Renovated 2013
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FCBSL and FAMU/COE EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS
Title: Increasing the Number of Highly Effective African American STEM Teachers
N=5
Strongly Strongly
# Please indicate your impressions below: Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree
1 The meeting met my expectations. 4 1
2 I found the topics discussed were related to my school district. 5
3 The content was organized and easy to follow. 4 1
4 The materials distributed were pertinent and useful. 4 1
5 Participation and interaction were encouraged. 4 1
6 Adequate time was provided for questions and discussion. 4 1
Very
Excellent Good Average Poor Poor
7 How do you rate the meeting overall? 4 1
8 What aspects of the meeting could be improved?
The sessions could have been longer
I would have liked to have heard from all panelists…equally
Great job pushing for solutions
9 Other comments or suggestions?
I liked the panel approach, it was interactive
I love trainings and appreciate the opportunity to follow-up
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FCBSL and FAMU/COE EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS
Title: Creating High Performing Schools in Minority Communities
N=14
Strongly Strongly
# Please indicate your impressions below: Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree
1 The meeting met my expectations. 10 3 1
2 I found the topics discussed were related to my school district. 11 1 2
3 The content was organized and easy to follow. 12 1 2
4 The materials distributed were pertinent and useful. 6 4 4
5 Participation and interaction were encouraged. 7 5 2
6 Adequate time was provided for questions and discussion. 5 6 2 1
Very
Excellent Good Average Poor Poor
7 How do you rate the meeting overall? 9 4 1
8 What aspects of the meeting could be improved?
Provide more time
More time for discussion
Very good session. Very enlightening. Very encouraging
9 Other comments or suggestions?
Work shop participants should present PD to FAMU faculty.
Excellent presentations…
Presentation was great and proud of the success
Great presentation
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FCBSL and FAMU/COE EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS
Title: Strengthening Education for Grades Pre-K through 12
N=9
Strongly Strongly
# Please indicate your impressions below: Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree
1 The meeting met my expectations. 7 2
2 I found the topics discussed were related to my school district. 7 1 1
3 The content was organized and easy to follow. 7 2
4 The materials distributed were pertinent and useful. 8 1
5 Participation and interaction were encouraged. 7 2
6 Adequate time was provided for questions and discussion. 6 2 1
Very
Excellent Good Average Poor Poor
7 How do you rate the meeting overall? 6 3
8 What aspects of the meeting could be improved?
More time should be allocated for questions.
More discussion time
9 Other comments or suggestions?
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FCBSL and FAMU/COE EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS
Title: Flipping the Classroom to Improve Instruction
N=10
Strongly Strongly
# Please indicate your impressions below: Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree
1 The meeting met my expectations. 9 1
2 I found the topics discussed were related to my school district. 8 1 1
3 The content was organized and easy to follow. 8 2
4 The materials distributed were pertinent and useful. 9 1
5 Participation and interaction were encouraged. 8 2
6 Adequate time was provided for questions and discussion. 7 3
Very
Excellent Good Average Poor Poor
7 How do you rate the meeting overall? 8 2
8 What aspects of the meeting could be improved?
Allow for more time
The meeting was very informative. A hands-on component would improve it.
All the technology references/videos
Great introduction to Flipped Classroom. Next time, it would be great to make this hands-on and actually produce a video lesson for class.
FLN + You-Tube as a starting.
9 Other comments or suggestions?
Wonderful
Great presentation
Great demonstration for such a short period.
Dr. Kelly knows her craft!
Great job! I will definitely be incorporating this into my class-room.
Not in Escambia County, but should be!
Thank you for mentoring point for a newbie like me.
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FCBSL and FAMU/COE EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULT
Title: Closing the Achievement Gap
N=10
Strongly Strongly
# Please indicate your impressions below: Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree
1 The meeting met my expectations. 8 1 1
2 I found the topics discussed were related to my school district. 7 1 2
3 The content was organized and easy to follow. 9 1
4 The materials distributed were pertinent and useful. 6 3 1
5 Participation and interaction were encouraged. 7 2 1
6 Adequate time was provided for questions and discussion. 6 3 1
Very
Excellent Good Average Poor Poor
7 How do you rate the meeting overall? 8 1 1
8 What aspects of the meeting could be improved?
More attendance by legislators
Sole purpose of meeting conflicted with logistics
Please video tape sessions . Put on local cable station.
9 Other comments or suggestions?
Devote more time for interaction with audience.
Give teachers continuing education credits.
Present on teacher planning day.
Symposium Attendance
A. Total = 137
B. Teachers = 32
C. Visitors = 105
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SAVE - THE - DATE!!!
November 17 - 19, 2014
Conference on the Education of African-Americans
in the State of Florida
FAMU
EWC
BCU
FMU
Florida Facts:
1. Population of African-Americans
3.4 million*
2. Number of Minority Students; PreK - 12
1,505,537
3. Number of Minority Teachers
48,641
4. Number of Black Teachers
22,220
*estimated - U.S. Census Bureau, 2012
FLDOE Accountability Report 2011