1. Committee Addressing Race (in) Education
NTAP Presentation
Wednesday August 22, 2007

2. Welcome
and
Congratulations!

3. Enduring Understandings
CARE committee has existed for ten years to address the gap in achievement of African American students and promote diversity.
Parents of color are concerned about, and want to support the progress of their children.
Culture plays a critical role in school experience and achievement.

4. History of CARE
1996 Former Superintendent Magill listened to concerns of parents and community members
10 years of work to understand and address the needs of AA students
Serves in an advisory capacity to administration on issues of race and culture
Recent initiatives DVMSAC, summer programs, additional reading and math specialists, minority hiring fair, cultural proficiency leadership,

5. Parental Concern and Support
Ms. Brenda Collins and Ms. Juliet Jeter
What parents want for their children…
What parents need from you…

6. Cultural Proficiency: Expectations
Carousel Walk - Stereotypes
“The Stereotype Trap”
Cultural Conflict - Home vs School
Lisa Delpit, Other Peoples’ Children
Beverly Daniel Tatum, Why Do All the Black Kids Sit Together in the Cafeteria?

7. Cultural Proficiency: Classroom Climate
Culture Impacts Learning
Isolation - video
Teacher Expectations and Support

8. Cultural Proficiency: Pedagogy
Culturally specific learning styles
Understanding the impact of culture
Ability to recognize and confront subtle and institutional racism

9. Enduring Understandings
CARE committee exists to promote diversity.
Parents of color are concerned and need your support
Culture plays a critical role in school experience and achievement.

10. An Invitation… Think about how Culture impacts your classroom.
Engage in Courageous Conversations !
Continue to pursue the many opportunities for professional development you will find in LMSD!