Championing African American Boys by stopping the School-to-Prison Pipeline; Strategies for School Counselors
Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST
Oglethorpe A (100)
Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Independent
School Administrators
Middle
Secondary
Independent
School Administrators
Please select the interest areas (or track) your proposal covers
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Academics/Academic Achievement
Career Development
College Readiness
Social Emotional Learning
Parent/Community Engagement
Academics/Academic Achievement
Career Development
College Readiness
Social Emotional Learning
Parent/Community Engagement
Abstract
The school-to-prison pipeline can be a sad reality among African-American boys. Professional School counselors counselors can play a vital role in halting this trajectory. This presentation will highlight and address the family, community, and school factors that contribute to this phenomenon. Strategies for halting the pipeline will be put forward for school counseling practitioners and stakeholders.