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MEAC Annual Equity Update 2011

Featured Speakers - (in agenda order)

  • Dr. William Tate
  • Professor and Chair
  • Washington University of St. Louis
  • Campus Box 1183
  • One Brookings Drive
  • St. Louis, MO 63130
  • E-mail: wtate@artsci.wustl.edu

Science in the Metropolitan Community - An examination of factors related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) attainment with a specific focus on factors typically ignored in standards-based reform. Powerpoint link to presentation -

  • Dr. Valerie Ooka Pang
  • Professor
  • San Diego State University
  • 2134 Flying Hills Lane
  • El Cajon, CA 92020
  • E-mail: pang@mail.sdsu.edu

Academic Achievement: We're In It to Win It! - How culturally relevant teaching can be integrated into the school curriculum and how it is part of Caring-centered Multicultural Education framework. The importance of eliminating prejudice in educators and their students is emphasized. Powerpoint link to presentation -

A Common Sense Approach to Stop Bullying Behavior - Children who bully others can turn into antisocial adults — and produce another generation of children who bully. Basic fundamental information to identify and recognize bullying behavior and the strategies needed are covered. It takes everyone to reach out to help others! Link to handout -

  • Mr. Steven Stratton
  • OCR Program Manager
  • 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037
  • Kansas City, MO 64114
  • E-mail: steve_stratton@ed.gov

OCR Legal Update - A look at OCR 101 and What to Do When OCR Comes Knocking discusses OCR’s mission, how we accomplish our mission, and how we work with schools using case resolution tools; includes update on OCR case and technical assistance activities over past year. Link to handouts -

  • Mr. Patrick Kerr
  • Director, Communications and Outreach
  • US Department of Education
  • 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037
  • Kansas City, MO 64114
  • E-mail: Patrick.Kerr@ed.gov

Education Funding Update - The presentation provides an update on upcoming funding opportunities and discuss the impact the passage of the Jobs Bill will have on Region VII. Link to handout -

  • Mr. Vincent L. Omni
  • Safe and Supportive Schools Coordinator
  • Kansas State Department of Education
  • 120 SE 10th Avenue
  • Topeka, KS 6612
  • E-mail: vomni@ksde.org

Safe and Supportive Schools Continuum Program in Iowa and Kansas - A general overview for the Kansas Safe and Supportive Schools (S3) Continuum, its mission and the goals, objectives and outcomes specific to the state of Kansas. Powerpoint link to presentation -

  • Ms. Cora Turner
  • Exe Director of Student and At-Risk Services
  • Waterloo Community School District
  • 1516 Washington St.
  • Topeka, KS 6612
  • E-mail: turnerc@waterloo.k12.ia.us

Additionally, Ms. Turner discusses how a school district in Iowa is working with the newly funded state initiative within two high schools to promote a safe and secure environment. Link to handout -

  • Ms. Janey Henkel
  • MPRRC Program Specialist
  • 10283 Uravan Street
  • Commerce City, CO
  • E-mail: janey.henkel@usu.edu

Universal Design for Learning: The What, the Why, and the How for Enhancing Learning for All - Information regarding the Universal Design for Learning and how this concept provides equal opportunities for all individuals to learn. Powerpoint link to presentation -

  • Dr. Kristen French
  • Director for Center
  • of Education, Equity and Diversity
  • 312 West Illinois ST
  • Campus Box 1183
  • Bellingham, WA 98225
  • E-mail: Kristen.French@wwu.edu

Am I the Indian You had in Mind?: An Indigenous Perspective on Survivance, Resiliency, Reciprocity and Love - An exploration of the complexity of Indigenous identity from a strength-based, cultural perspective. Themes of survivance, resiliency, reciprocity, and love frame this presentation, encouraging educators to challenge deficit perceptions of Indigenous students while honoring their multiple ways of knowing and being.