Join Equal Opportunity Schools, the Building Equitable Learning Environments Network (BELE Network), and over 200 of your colleagues representing over 55 EOS partner districts for this one of kind, highly curated, race and equity centered, professional learning and networking experience. The Equity and Excellence Symposium is designed to propel you and your teams forward on your equity journey.
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You’ll leave inspired and ready to take your learning home, pass it on to your colleagues, and act on behalf of your students.
Agenda-at-a-Glance
Sunday March 1, 2020
4:00-6:00 Registration Open
7:00-9:00 Meet and Greet Reception with EOS’s CEO, Byron V. Garrett Pulse Lounge
Monday March 2, 2020
10:00-12:00 Registration Open
10:00-11:30 Regional Convening for prospective districts
12:00-1:00 Buffet Lunch and Welcome – Dr. Sasha Rabkin, EOS
1:00-2:00 Opening Activity: Grounding Ourselves in History – Dr. Sasha Rabkin, EOS & LaShawn Routé Chatmon, National Equity Project
2:00-2:30 Who is in the Room?
2:30-3:00 An introduction to the Building Equitable Learning Environments Network
3:00-3:50 Inequities in Advanced Coursework: What can be Done to Change Systemic Inequalities? – Kayla Patrick & Heather Rieman, Education Trust
3:50-4:00 Evening Overview & Logistics
4:30-6:15 National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
6:30-7:30 Registration, Coffee and Networking
7:15 Plated Breakfast
7:30-8:30 Opening Remarks and Welcome:
Student Voice: Azure Savage
The Science of Learning and Development and Robust Equity – Dr. Sasha Rabkin, EOS & Dr. David Osher, American Institutes for Research
8:30-8:45 Where Do I Go Next and Why?
8:45-9:00 Break
9:00-10:45 Role-A-Like Deep Dive (Pick One)
For District Leaders – Your Equity Leadership Journey – Dr. Tony Smith, Whyspeople & Kia Franklin, EOS
For School Leaders – Tricks of the Trade: Consistent Dos and Don’ts for School Equity Leaders – Dr. Tracey Conrad & Kristin Ward, EOS
For Site Leaders/Equity Teams – From Ripples to Waves: Igniting School Change – Marquise Roberson & Alison Gazarek, EOS
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:10 Plated Lunch: Communal Approaches for Addressing the Belonging Concerns of Black and Brown Adolescents in Urban, Public Schools – Dr. DeLeon Gray, College of Education at Michigan State University
12:10-12:20 Overview of Afternoon Sessions
12:20-12:30 Transition to Break-Out Rooms
12:30-1:10 Equity in Action: Session One (Pick One)
Access to the Jobs of the Future: Why AP CS is the New Battlefield for Equity – Dr. Allison Scott, Kapor Center
Belong to What? The Cues, Experiences and Conditions of Belonging – Holly Karakos, EOS & Dr. David Osher, American Institutes for Research
Making Equity Work: The Importance of Centering African American Students – Bayaan Bakari, Kingmakers of Oakland & Marquise Roberson, EOS
Where Intentionality and an Individualized Approach Meet Success: The CMS Schools Journey – Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District & Dolores Caamano, EOS
1:10-1:20 Transition Between Break-Out Rooms
1:20-2:00 Equity in Action: Session Two (Pick One)
The Evolution of a Partnership: An Inside Look at LCISD’s Six-Year Journey – Lamar Consolidated Independent School District & Dolores Caamano, EOS
On Becoming Community Responsive: Centering Wellness in the Education Paradigm Community Responsive Education – Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade & Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, San Francisco State University
Get “Un-Stuck”: Deepen the Equity Work in your School or District – Jennifer Ward & Jessica Paulson, EOS
The Equitable Learning Library: A BELE Network Resource for Schools and Districts – Dr. Dave Paunesku, PERTS & Jasmin Lee, Chicago Consortium for School Research
2:00-2:10 Transition Back to Marquis A
2:10-3:00 Closing Session: The Next 10 Years of EOS – Byron V. Garrett, EOS
Baayan Bakari Kingmakers of OaklandDr. Yolanda Burnettei Ardrey Kell High SchoolGerman Cerda Campbell Union High School District
Chris Chatmon Kingmakers of OaklandLaShawn Routé Chatmon National Equity ProjectPaula Cook West Charlotte High School
Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade San Francisco State UniversityDavid Farley William A. Hough High SchoolDr. Erin Forbes Fulshear High School
Dr. DeLeon Gray College of Education at Michigan State UniversityDr. Robert J. Jagers CASELJasmin Lee Chicago Consortium for School Research
Glenda Macatangay-LaMarr San Francisco State UniversityJulie McCain Lamar Consolidated ISDJessica Meek Pasco County Schools
Scott W. Murphy Montgomery County Public SchoolsDr. David Osher American Institutes for ResearchKayla Patrick The Education Trust
Dr. Dave Paunesku PERTSKevin Poirier West Charlotte High SchoolJacqueline Pridgen Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
Dr. Kondra Rattley Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsHeather Reiman The Education TrustAzure Savage Author and High School Senior
Dr. Allison Scott Kapor CenterDr. Na’ilah Suad Nasir Spencer FoundationDr. Tony Smith Whyspeople
Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales San Francisco State UniversityDr. Genevra Walters Kankakee School DistrictDr. Arthur Williams Montgomery County Public Schools
SPEAKERS
Dolores Caamano Managing Director, Partnership DevelopmentDr. Tracey Conrad Chief Program OfficerKia Franklin Chief Program Officer
Jennifer Ward Senior Director, PartnershipsKristin Ward Partnership Director
EOS STAFF
Leonard B. Freeman Jr. Regional Director, Partnership Development
Rachel Gooneratne Executive Assistant to the CSO & CIO
Danielle Knox Partnership Manager
Eddie Lincoln Chief Partnership Development Officer
Tofa McCormick Director of Marketing
Dorothy Miranda Director of Marketing-Communications, Programs
Ezekiel Sarju Data and Reporting Analyst, Program
Leslie St. Pierre Director, Executive Operation
Evelyn D. Taylor Chief Operations Officer
Rod Walton Director of Client Relations, Partnership Development
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Equity By Design: An Interactive Experience of People and Ideas
The founding principle of the Equity and Excellence symposium is that inequity occurs by design- a longstanding system of inequity reproducing and replicating itself. Conversely, we can intentionally create equity by design and undo the systemic infrastructure that inhibits it. Together, a better education system is possible.
Shift the Narrative. Shift the narrative away from student deficits, and lack of preparation to one of genius, readiness and urgency. Hear about how others are creating a new sense of what is possible in their schools and districts and how you can bring equitable learning environments into being.
Targeted Universalism and centering African American Students. When we create solutions that meet every need, we often never get to those furthest from opportunity. Learn strategies to solve for those furthest from opportunity first and how this strategy propels outcomes for everyone.
Cues and Experiences of Belonging. Worries about belonging shape motivation, cognition, and outcomes in school. School environments signal to some groups they belong and to others that they do not. Belonging is not a feeling we conjure out of thin air- it is a direct result of our environmental assessment. Learn how EOS is changing the way we measure and understand belonging and how belonging rich learning environments are built.
The Science of Learning and Development. Brain science has made incredible strides in the past decade- both scientifically and pedagogically. You’ll hear from experts in the field who will provide you with foundational understanding and tie this directly to equity, access and opportunity.
Stronger Together
Student Experience and Success: The journey from equitable access to equitable opportunity to equitable learning environments is essential. EOS data shows that the overwhelming majority of students in your buildings aspire to college. Their experiences in your classrooms serve as a significant determining factor in their success. Learn how schools are engaging their students in new and bold ways- creating the kind of experiences that propel them into the future.
The EOS National Network: Join us as we build the foundation of a new national network. Meet colleagues who share your commitment to equity and others who’ve found creative solutions to your intractable challenges. Through job alike sessions, break outs and networking opportunities, you’ll leave invigorated and inspired by being a part of something special.
Partner stories/Best Practices from the Field: You’re often told that you need outside experts to solve problems you understand best. During the Equity and Excellence Symposium you’ll have ample time to hear from others about what they’ve tried- both those things that have succeeded and some that have failed. But not just hear from them. You’ll have time for dialogue and discussion with them in ways that ensure you leave with next steps in mind- and an email to reach out to for help.
Equity by Design: explore and experiment with disruptive strategies to propel your equity commitment
The EOS National Network: build a national network dedicated to equity and excellence
African American Students: understand how you can center the experiences of black students and the ripple effects of this focus
Targeted Universalism: learn how serving those furthest from educational justice and opportunity first, will yield results for all
The Science of Learning and Development: Hear national experts tie the science learning and development directly to equity and excellence
Equity in Action- spend facilitated and engaged time with others in similar positions as you
Belonging and student experience- hear national experts discuss the importance of cues and experiences of belonging and understand the conditions necessary to create belonging rich experiences
Partner stories and lessons learned: see and learn from EOS partners who have succeeded (and struggled) to move the needle for students of color and low-income students
Stronger Together: Collective action to change the national dialogue on what’s possible on behalf of black and brown students
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PERFORMERS
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DINNER AND RECEPTIONS
In the heart of Downtown Atlanta, inside the Marriott Marquis is the Pulse Bar. The food at Pulse Bar is some of the best, featuring tantalizing outtakes from the Marriott Marquis High Velocity restaurant. With an alternating menu of handcrafted cocktails, Pulse will tease your taste buds.
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ATTENDING DISTRICTS
These districts have registered to send representatives.
Alachua County Public Schools
Ann Arbor
Bentonville School District
Buffalo Schools
Calvert County Public Schools
Campbell Union HSD
Cecil County Public Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Chicago Public Schools
CHSD 218
Confluence Academy
Corvallis School District
Decatur Public Schools
DeKalb County
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
Eugene School District
Everett Public Schools
Fayetteville Public Schools
Ferguson-Florrisant R-II
Florence 1 School District
Fort Osag High School
Glenbard District 87
Guilford county Schools
Hernando County School District
Indian Prairie School District
Jonesboro Public Schools
Kankakee School District 111
Lamar Consolidated
Leyden High School District 212
Madison Metropolitan School District
Middletown Public Schools
Minneapolis Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools
New York City Schools
North Clackamas
Oak Park – River Forest SD
Oakland Unified School District
Parkway Schools
Pasco County
Peoria Public Schools
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Queen Anne’s county PS
River Ridge High School
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
San Diego Unified School District
Seattle Public Schools
Simi Valley Unified
Springfield R-XII School District
Springfield School District 186
Sterling Public Schools
Utica community Schools
Verona Area School District
Westerville
Wicomico County Public Schools
