Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap
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Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap
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Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap. Introductions . Judy D. White, EdD Martinrex Kedziora, EdD Lisa Broomfield Kimberly Hendricks Patty Rucker. Our District . Our Stories. Data for MVUSD. Where we are compared to districts with similar demographics - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Partnering with African American Families to Close
the Achievement Gap
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Introductions
• Judy D. White, EdD• Martinrex Kedziora, EdD• Lisa Broomfield• Kimberly Hendricks• Patty Rucker
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Our District
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Our Stories
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Data for MVUSD
• Where we are compared to districts with similar demographics
• % of African American students – Riverside County
• AYP – 3-year Trend Data (ELA & Math)
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Our Report Card
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3-Year Trend DataAYP-ELA
District-wide African American Asian White0
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45.9
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65
60.4
48.3
42.2
65 62.2
46.3
38.5
68.1
60.3
201120122013
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3-Year Trend DataAYP-Math
District-wide African American Asian White0
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47.2
36.8
68.1
59.2
46.7
35.9
69.459.3
47.6
36.9
73.7
59.2
201120122013
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“Schools must be accountable to every parent, because every
student counts.”
Pedro Noguera
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History of Presidential Executive Orders
• 1980, Carter - EO 12232: HBCUs (eliminate barriers)
• 1981, Reagan – EO 12320: HBCUs (human potential)
• 1989, Bush – EO 12677: HBCUs (appointed by president)
• 1993, Clinton - EO 12876: HBCUs (faculty, science & tech)
• 2002, Bush, EO 13256: HBCUs (report & plan)
• 2010, Obama - EO 13532: Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at HBCUs
• 2011, Obama - EO 13569: Amended– 2014, Obama – “My Brother’s Keeper”
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Development of African American Parent Advisory Councils
• Started with one school: Hendrick Ranch Elementary
• February 2011 new superintendent - analyzed the data
• Attended National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Conference
• Presentation to principals - regarding AA student achievement
• Formation of District Level African American Advisory Council (AAAC)
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AAPAC Goals• Engage, Equip, and Empower Parents to advocate for
the academic success of their child.• Expand and improve the educational opportunities for
African-American students.• Ensure academic success through high expectation,
rigorous and challenging curricula and instruction. • Work to enhance and support the educational, personal,
and career goals of every African-American student. • Encourage success in the regular school program through
a collaborative decision–making process within the district, school level, and community.
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HOPE Conference • Tips:– Personal letter/Parent Link/Flyer– On-Line Registration– Sponsors– Keynote Speaker – Food – continental breakfast– Engaging culturally relevant sessions – Vendor Fair– Childcare– Student Performances
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Great Happenings
• Over 500 parents, community members, students, district employees attended the HOPE Conference
• Community partnerships were formed• Student performances were inspiring • African American families felt valued
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Challenges • Keep the momentum going • Why focus on African American students • Low initial turnouts• Engaging and culturally relevant content• Lack of school-wide understanding • Principal comfort level
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Questions
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HOPE Conference/Vendor Fair
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Promoting Cultural Understanding
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Sample Agenda
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Youth Conference at UCLA
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Commun
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Even
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Promoting attendance at district events
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Contact Information
[email protected]@[email protected]@mvusd.net
Moreno Valley Unified School District(951) 571-7400
