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Tuesday, October 8
 

9:00am EDT

Math Education: Ending the Failure Cycle for Our Black Boys
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
This transformative workshop is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of math education with a targeted focus on Black boys. Explore your math identity and its influence on your teaching and leadership roles, utilizing research to simplify math concepts for enhanced student understanding and reasoning. Learn specific strategies that cater to the unique needs of Black boys, fostering a sense of belonging, autonomy, and competence. This session will empower you to make math both accessible and meaningful, ensuring that every Black boy’s educational journey progresses from relevance to mastery. Be the catalyst for change, creating a future where success in math is not just possible but expected for all Black boys.
Speakers
avatar for James O’Neal

James O’Neal

Founder, Mastery For All, LLC
James O’Neal, Jr., a passionate educator with a transformative journey spanning fifteen impactful years in the classroom, including six as a department chair, has seamlessly transitioned his dedication into a thriving full-time endeavor: Mastery For All, LLC, James's brainchild... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  Mathematics/STEM, Session 1

10:15am EDT

"Get H.I.M into STEM!"
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
I want to discuss how elements of STEM can be used to motivate and engage a young male's mind. I will move past STEM as just an upgraded "Science Lab" and focus on how the STEM model can be used to engage our boys. I will discuss three strategies for getting " H.I.M." into STEM: humanity, Intellect, and Mechanical.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Academic Coach, DeKalb County Schools
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  Mathematics/STEM, Session 2

11:30am EDT

Preparing Black Males for Conservation Careers
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
I am a black male who has trailblazed for over twenty years in the field of Wildlife Conservation and has risen in the ranks of the Federal Government and Academia. I will share my experiences of how I built my career with limited resources, and I will further equip educators and mentors with the resources to empower school-aged black males to pursue career paths such as conservation. While non-traditional, careers in conservation are lucrative and fulfilling.  
Speakers
avatar for Terry Whittaker

Terry Whittaker

Senior Wildlife Biologist/ Senior Diversity Specialist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  Mathematics/STEM, Session 3

2:00pm EDT

Creating Math Maniacs
Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
This session will provide insight into reaching and teaching black boys, with an emphasis on elementary mathematics instruction. As a male African-American educator, I will share strategies and best practices as well as provide evidence-based practices for overcoming adversity. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the culture that they serve among black boys and how to build working relationships to increase student achievement among this subgroup.
Speakers
avatar for Kwame Carr, Ed.S.

Kwame Carr, Ed.S.

CEO, Accuratics, LLC
Accuratics Educational InstituteWhat do we do?Private Luxury Tutoring (Math Grades 4 - 10)Educational Consultations for teachers and principalsOnline Educational Videos & Podcasts for Master Teachers and Turnaround PrincipalsEducational Mentorships for aspiring teachers and principalsProfessional... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  Mathematics/STEM, Session 4
 
Wednesday, October 9
 

9:00am EDT

Sports Ain't IT
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
All too often, black males' primary aspiration is to be a pro-athlete. Taken further, many parents encourage and invest their children heavily in sports. While there's nothing inherently wrong with advocating and participating in sports, it becomes a problem when matches with a lack of investment and exposure to other future possibilities, IT (information technology) specifically. IT is a set-for-life type of career.  
Speakers
avatar for Derek Hairston

Derek Hairston

Founder & CEO, Olam Sites
Derek Hairston Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur, currently serving as the Founder & CEO of Olam Sites, an Atlanta-based website development company. Originally from North Carolina, Derek earned his MBA from East Carolina University, laying the foundation for his career in business.Establishing... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  Mathematics/STEM, Session 5

10:15am EDT

All This Math for Parents
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
The session will provide strategies and tools for parents to overcome fears and anxiety around mathematics so they will be able to better serve as advocates for their children in supporting their mathematical development in the home. In addition to addressing the social-emotional aspects of math education for parents, the session will provide an introduction to instructional methods that parents can easily utilize in the home with their children. The goal is for parents to be able to prepare their Black boys for math class whereby they will be confident and adequately prepared to navigate math classes in school and proceed to increasingly advanced math classes as the norm. The "Histematics" teaching framework will be implemented throughout the session as a means of making mathematics more relatable and understandable.
Speakers
avatar for Akil Parker

Akil Parker

CEO, All This Math
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  Mathematics/STEM, Session 6

11:30am EDT

Acing The Math On The ACT/SAT
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
Participants will be guided through an interactive demonstration on how the TI-84 Plus CE can be used to enhance ACT/SAT math scores and level the playing field for young Black males. This technology is not intended to be a replacement for thinking or reasoning. Instead, we will explore how this resource can be used to save time and increase efficiency. This session will also address various 21st century skills such as: communication, problem solving, critical thinking and creativity. In addition, we will explore various ways in which the ACT and SAT scores are used, including college admission, freshman class placement, and scholarship opportunities that young Black males are not often made aware of. 

Speakers
avatar for Lorenzo Robinson

Lorenzo Robinson

Math Teacher, Lovejoy High School - Clayton County Schools
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  Mathematics/STEM, Session 7

11:30am EDT

Let's DO STEM
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  • STEM is something that students have to DO. Black males represent only 2% of the STEM workforce, highlighting a significant opportunity gap (NSF, 2019). 
  • Early STEM engagement can reduce dropout rates, which is crucial as Black males have the highest dropout rate among all demographic groups (U.S. Department of Education). 
  • Black students who engage in STEM are more likely to pursue higher education and careers in STEM fields, contributing to economic mobility and stability (ACT, 2017).
Take part in this OPPORTUNITY to interact with Fun Weird Science strategies as we model engaging hands-on learning experiences guaranteed to keep your scholars hooked. Participating stakeholders will benefit from and engage in a variety of STEM-based activities designed for use as lesson hooks, driving focus, and/or extensions.
Speakers
avatar for Ronnie Thomas

Ronnie Thomas

STEM Engagement Specialist, Fun Weird Science
Ronnie Thomas applies his 20 years of STEM teaching experience to ensure that all learners are challenged. A two-time teacher of the year recipient, Ronnie has conducted research with NASA Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program. He is an enthusiastic and passionate technology-driven... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CSU Harry S. Downs Continuing Ed Center
  Mathematics/STEM, Session 7
 
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