2. CURRENT TRENDS

3. CURRENT TRENDS
30% less
Testosterone
1976
2016

4. OUR SCHOOLS Early Childhood Curriculum
Teachers teach the way the learn
Very few male teachers
Early Childhood Curriculum
Teachers Teach The Way They Learned
Less Recess, More Test Prep
Middle and High School Culture
OUR SCHOOLS

5. OUR COMMUNITIES Absence of Male Role Models
Inconsistent Parenting Styles
Internet and Social Media
Video Games
OUR COMMUNITIES

6. déjà vu = see something new in a familiar way
vujà de = see something familiar in a new way
NCDB Purpose
Increase the knowledge and understanding of the development of boys in all aspects, including educational, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth
Serve as a resource center for the assemblage, study, publication, and dissemination of knowledge and best practices pertaining to the development of boys with emphasis on the roles of educational institutions, educators, parents, mentors and others who work with boys in such development.
Partner with the thought leaders, educational institutions, and others who work with boys in their development

7. TACTILE VISUAL AUDITORY HOW STUDENTS LEARN NCDB Purpose
Increase the knowledge and understanding of the development of boys in all aspects, including educational, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth
Serve as a resource center for the assemblage, study, publication, and dissemination of knowledge and best practices pertaining to the development of boys with emphasis on the roles of educational institutions, educators, parents, mentors and others who work with boys in such development.
Partner with the thought leaders, educational institutions, and others who work with boys in their development
AUDITORY

8. THE SCIENCE
MALE BRAIN
FEMALE BRAIN

9. NCDB MISSION AND VISION
Our Mission
To improve the lives of boys by providing resources and programs for parents, teachers, mentors and organizations committed to helping with their learning and development as they journey to manhood.
Our Vision
To lead a national conversation about boys and share the most extensive collection of resources related to their education and development.
Who Do We Serve?
The center exists for the benefit of all who desire to learn more about educating and raising boys and the journey from boyhood to manhood, regardless of their location or calling.

10. NCDB HISTORY Established by the McCallie School in 2015
Public purpose initiative
Independent non-profit organization (501c3)
Separate ED, advisory board and by-laws
Shared back office staff and facilities

11. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (P3)
P3 = AGILITY + FLEXIBILITY + RESOURCES

12. THE STRATEGY vs
We are not trying to recreate the wheel. We will partner with existing organizations.

13. THE STRATEGY We can serve more boys by influencing the influencers.
(Parents, Educators, Coaches, and Mentors)

14. STRATEGIC PARTNERS Dr. Michael Gurian
President of the Gurian Institute
National leader in research based strategies for educating and raising boys and girls.
NYT best selling author (28 books in 22 languages)

15. NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS
THE FOCUS
NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS
Research and Resource Dissemination
Community and
Family Support
School and Institutional Efficacy-Development
Speaking Events
White papers
Newsletters
Studies and meta-analyses
Library of resources
Pilot programs
Parent and mentor coaching
Violence reduction programs and partnerships
Summits and events for parents and faith communities
Teacher training
Training for mental health and social service workers
Collaboration with sports and athletic organizations
Consulting for single gender institutions

16. THE NCDB EFFECT (TODAY)
Parents, educators, coaches, and mentors who are utilizing the latest
research and best practices for educating and raising boys.

17. NCDB EFFECT (TOMORROW)
Parents, educators, coaches, and mentors who are utilizing the latest
research and best practices for educating and raising boys.
Can you hear me now?

18. NCDB EFFECT (TOMORROW)
Closed achievement gaps
Increased student engagement
Increased teacher effectiveness
Lowered discipline referrals
Decreased bullying and relational violence
Lowered drop out rates
Improved teacher-parent relationships
Improved digital citizenship
Reduced incarceration rates
Reduced gang activity

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