Format

Individual Presentation

First Presenter's Institution

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice

First Presenter’s Email Address

floyddlyles@djj.sc.gov

First Presenter's Brief Biography

My name is Floyd Lyles, I am a graduate of Union High School, class of 1992. I went to Benedict College and received a BA in Education. I continued my career at Converse College and received my degree in Educational Leadership. This is my 23rd year in education. I am the Deputy Superintendent at South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

Location

Session Eight Breakouts (Scarbrough 2)

Strand #1

Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership

Strand #2

Heart: Social & Emotional Skills

Relevance

Prison Walls to College Halls, How do you WIN with the most challenging students gives insight on how students at South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice become successful in spite of their circumstances. I believe in building a relationship with all kids. One goal we strive for is helping students achieve academic success and transition from high school students and attend college. Even though students are incarcerated, their charges and crimes do not define who they are. I believe in all kids. If you WIN- You must be willing to do the work and believe in your students, You must Invest in them and You must never give up and keep working toward success, My belief at South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is "Success Is Our Only Option!"

Brief Program Description

Prison Walls to College Halls, How do you WIN with the most challenging students is about creating meaningful relationships, and WINning educational opportunities. I believe in all students. All students deserve the best and this presentation will provide a blueprint for success. It can be replicated in your classes, school and school district. If you WIN- YOU must be Willing to do the work and believe in your students, YOU must Invest in them and YOU must Never give up and keep working toward success, My belief at South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is "Success Is Our Only Option!"

Summary

The purpose of this presentation is a call to action. Every student needs a champion. Students are identified as bad and incorrigible in elementary school. As they get older, the label changes to "at-risk." Once students are identified as at-risk, several will drop out of school, and will commit crimes leading to incarceration. We all need a WINning formula for success. This will ensure success for the most difficult and challenging students you encounter. Have you ever thought about how these students see educators? We don’t always see things how they are. Instead, we see things how we are. This presentation will help you build relationships with students and make life-changing connections. “Your students may forget what you taught them but will always remember the way you made them feel.” The blueprint for success includes three core values: relationship, restructure, and results. All of our students deserve the best. It is time for us to WIN with students on every level every day.

Evidence

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justices serves the most vulnerable, difficult at-risk youth in the state. We have the kids no one wants to deal with and they have not been successful academically.

  • Students have been retained, expelled, and are currently in gangs.
  • More than half of our population are wards of the state and little to no parental involvement.
  • Most of the graduates at SCDJJ have parents or relatives who are incarcerated.
  • Many of our students are first generation graduates.
  • 40 students in college over the last 3 to 4 years.
  • SCDJJ has 787 graduates as of 2022.

Learning Objective 1

connect, train and develop meaningful relationships with students.

Learning Objective 2

implement a blueprint for success and how to WIN with all students.

Learning Objective 3

believe and connect with every student.

Keyword Descriptors

success, students, academics, WIN, blueprint, implementation

Presentation Year

2023

Start Date

3-8-2023 9:45 AM

End Date

3-8-2023 11:00 AM

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Prison Walls to College Halls How do you WIN with the most challenging students?

Session Eight Breakouts (Scarbrough 2)

Prison Walls to College Halls, How do you WIN with the most challenging students is about creating meaningful relationships, and WINning educational opportunities. I believe in all students. All students deserve the best and this presentation will provide a blueprint for success. It can be replicated in your classes, school and school district. If you WIN- YOU must be Willing to do the work and believe in your students, YOU must Invest in them and YOU must Never give up and keep working toward success, My belief at South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is "Success Is Our Only Option!"