School Counselors - Helping Students Rule Their Experiences (GSCA 2025 Annual Conference)
Transforming Education Equity Through Communication: The Historic Partnership Between Rockdale County School District and The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
School Administrator
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Counselor Educator/Supervisor
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Session Summary
This session explores the groundbreaking partnership between Rockdale County School District and The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation, showcasing how communication and collaboration transformed educational access for marginalized students. Attendees will learn how Tiers Free Academy Homeschool Cooperative, a trauma-informed diploma program, serves homeless, LGBTQ+, and at-risk youth. The session offers a replicable model for building school-community partnerships that close opportunity gaps and promote equity through strategic, student-centered innovation.
Presenters
Annise Mabry, The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation and Tiers Free Academy Homeschool Cooperative
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