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Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap

Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap. Introductions. Judy D. White, EdD Martinrex Kedziora, EdD Lisa Broomfield Kimberly Hendricks Patty Rucker. Our District. Our Stories. Data for MVUSD. Where we are compared to districts with similar demographics

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Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap

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  1. Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap

  2. Introductions • Judy D. White, EdD • Martinrex Kedziora, EdD • Lisa Broomfield • Kimberly Hendricks • Patty Rucker

  3. Our District

  4. Our Stories

  5. Data for MVUSD • Where we are compared to districts with similar demographics • % of African American students – Riverside County • AYP – 3-year Trend Data (ELA & Math)

  6. Our Report Card

  7. 3-Year Trend DataAYP-ELA

  8. 3-Year Trend DataAYP-Math

  9. “Schools must be accountable to every parent, because every student counts.” Pedro Noguera

  10. History of Presidential Executive Orders • 1980, Carter - EO 12232: HBCUs (eliminate barriers) • 1981, Reagan – EO 12320: HBCUs (human potential) • 1989, Bush – EO 12677: HBCUs (appointed by president) • 1993, Clinton - EO 12876: HBCUs (faculty, science & tech) • 2002, Bush, EO 13256: HBCUs (report & plan) • 2010, Obama - EO 13532: Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at HBCUs • 2011, Obama - EO 13569: Amended • 2014, Obama – “My Brother’s Keeper”

  11. Development of African American Parent Advisory Councils • Started with one school: Hendrick Ranch Elementary • February 2011 new superintendent - analyzed the data • Attended National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Conference • Presentation to principals - regarding AA student achievement • Formation of District Level African American Advisory Council (AAAC)

  12. AAPAC Goals • Engage, Equip, and EmpowerParents to advocate for the academic success of their child. • Expand and improve the educational opportunities for African-American students. • Ensure academic success through high expectation, rigorous and challenging curricula and instruction. • Work to enhance and support the educational, personal, and career goals of every African-American student. • Encourage success in the regular school program through a collaborative decision–making process within the district, school level, and community.

  13. HOPE Conference • Tips: • Personal letter/Parent Link/Flyer • On-Line Registration • Sponsors • Keynote Speaker • Food – continental breakfast • Engaging culturally relevant sessions • Vendor Fair • Childcare • Student Performances

  14. Great Happenings • Over 500 parents, community members, students, district employees attended the HOPE Conference • Community partnerships were formed • Student performances were inspiring • African American families felt valued

  15. Challenges • Keep the momentum going • Why focus on African American students • Low initial turnouts • Engaging and culturally relevant content • Lack of school-wide understanding • Principal comfort level

  16. Questions

  17. HOPE Conference/Vendor Fair

  18. Promoting Cultural Understanding

  19. Sample Agenda

  20. Youth Conference at UCLA

  21. Community Events

  22. Promoting attendance at district events

  23. Contact Information mkedziora@mvusd.net lbroomfield@mvusd.net khendricks@mvusd.net prucker@mvusd.net Moreno Valley Unified School District (951) 571-7400

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