Urban-Diverse Settings Presentations (Archived)

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Schedule
2015
Thursday, November 5th
11:30 AM

Keynote Presentation

Stedman Graham, S. Graham & Associates

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

1:00 PM

Solving for X: 5 C’s to Mathematical Excellence for At-Risk Students

Jelani Jabari Ph.D., Pedagogical Solutions, LLC

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:45 PM

I'M ANGRY AND CAN'T BE TAUGHT: Understanding & Countering Behavioral Issues In School

Raphael B. Johnson M.A., Raphael B. Johnson

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

4:30 PM

Using a Non-Traditional Teaching Approach to Close the Learning Achievement Gap for Males of Color

Ja'hon Vance

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday, November 6th
8:30 AM

Current Trends in Bullying and Solutions for Every School

Eric Landers, Co-Director, National Youth-at-Risk Center
John Vandenburgh, PLUS Program

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

10:00 AM

Low Income, High Achievement: Changing the Poverty to Prison Paradigm

LaMarr Darnell Shields, The Cambio Group, MD

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

11:45 AM

Creating Safe and Welcoming Schools for LGBTQ Youth

Lisa J. Love, Seattle Public Schools

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

1:30 PM

Emergent Bilinguals in Urban Settings: Critical Components for Educators

Ana Marie Menda, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

3:15 PM

Helping to Make Good Mentoring Programs Even Better: Using the Elements of Effective Practice

Cheryl L. Howard-Neal, Illinois Mentoring Partnership

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Saturday, November 7th
8:30 AM

Untapped Potential: Empowering Teens as Mentors in Urban Settings

Elycia Cook, FRIENDS FIRST

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

10:15 AM

ADHD: Maladaptive Disorder or Healthy Adaptation

Jeremiah Hopes

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM