Advocating for Access and Equality for African American Male Youth in Local Schools
mercredi 13 novembre 2019 à 12:45–13:45 EST
Lamar C (150)
Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator, Supervisor
School Administrators
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator, Supervisor
School Administrators
Please select the interest areas (or track) your proposal covers
Academics/Academic Achievement
Issues in Counseling
Career Development
Social Emotional Learning
Issues in Counseling
Career Development
Social Emotional Learning
Abstract
Participants will discuss the unique challenges faced by African American male youth and examine policies and procedures at local schools that may contribute to the achievement gap. Specific attention will given to environmental obstacles, racism, individual motivation and effort and resiliency.