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

Mr. Floyd Lyles has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Benedict College, a Master’s Degree in Administration from Converse College, and an Education Specialist’s degree from Converse College. He has a number of years of experience in school administration and leadership roles. While at DJJ, he has served as Assistant Principal and Principal at Birchwood School, and most recently serves as Superintendent and Deputy Director for Educational Services. One of his most noteworthy accomplishments was while he was employed as the Principal at Union County High School. Under his leadership, the school attained the highest graduation rate in the history of Union County, South Carolina. He is a champion for youth and possesses a passion driven by the belief that “Success is Our Only Option,” which characterizes his continued work to make a difference in the lives of the youth. He is a strong and passionate leader with an evident commitment to students, staff and all who contribute to the well-being of the youth we serve. He is married to Mrs. Brenda C Lyles and has two amazing children Floyd D. Lyles III (Trey) and Alexis C. Lyles.

Location

Session Eight

Strand #1

Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership

Strand #2

Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership

Relevance

This presentation is relevant for several reasons. I am the deputy superintendent at SCDJJ in South Carolina. Students are incarcerated in facilities statewide. It is my goal to provide a quality education for all students. I want to support and provide educational opportunities and support career interests, so all students are successful while they are at South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

Brief Program Description

Prison Wall to College Halls- How to WIN with your most challenging students is about teaching educators about how to work with at-risk, and challenging students. I believe all students need a champion. Are you a champion for every kid in your building? I will teach you the winning formula and how to be successful with the most challenging, difficult students. You must be Willing to Invest your time and Never give up.

Summary

Think about your most difficult and challenging students. How do you deal with them? How do you reach them? How can you turn a negative situation into a positive one? Take a look inside the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. Find out how your students can go from prison walls to college halls. Get an inside track on how to create a WINning culture at your school. This presentation gives everyone the tools to see students in a different way. We will share insight on reaching the most difficult and challenging students. Learn how to WIN and build relationships and make life-changing connections. The purpose of this presentation is a call to action because every student needs a champion. Our students need us and most of this starts in elementary school when they are labeled "bad." As they get older, the label changes to "unteachable" and "at-risk." Who is really at-risk? All students deserve the best. It's time we all WIN! "They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelo

Evidence

This article is one artifact which supports my presentation about building successful yet meaning relationships with students.

An at-risk student is a student who is at risk of not meeting academic or social expectations or of not graduating from high school. At-risk students may require extra support and resources to succeed in school and reach their full potential. Several factors can contribute to a student being at risk of not meeting academic or social expectations or not graduating from high school (Baum & McPherson, 2019; Watson & Gemin, 2008).

At-Risk Students: Success and Interventions (cui.edu)

Learning Objective 1

WIN with all students.

Learning Objective 2

demonstrate an understanding of how to build successful relationships with student.

Learning Objective 3

emulate successful strategies

Keyword Descriptors

relationships, champion, meanigful, successful, never giving up, believing, persevering

Presentation Year

2024

Start Date

3-6-2024 9:15 AM

End Date

3-6-2024 9:45 AM

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Mar 6th, 9:15 AM Mar 6th, 9:45 AM

Prison Walls to College Halls- How to WIN with the most challenging students

Session Eight

Prison Wall to College Halls- How to WIN with your most challenging students is about teaching educators about how to work with at-risk, and challenging students. I believe all students need a champion. Are you a champion for every kid in your building? I will teach you the winning formula and how to be successful with the most challenging, difficult students. You must be Willing to Invest your time and Never give up.