CDF Freedom Schools Mini-Plenary Sessions and Workshops Overview of the CDF Freedom Schools Program with Preparation for Tuesday or Wednesday Site Visits Monday, July 23 1:30 – 3:00
Building a Diverse Teacher Pipeline for America’s Schools Tuesday, July 24 4:30 – 6:00
Shaquite Pegues, CDF South Carolina Carolyn Prince, Ph.D., Executive Director of Expansion - Carolinas, CDF Freedom Schools Program The Rev. Julia L. Nielsen, Executive Director, The Greater Hilltop Area Shalom Zone Jeanne Middleton-Hairston, Ph.D., National Director, CDF Freedom Schools Program Examine the concept and vision behind this successful summer and after-school enrichment program for youths preK – 18. The CDF Freedom Schools program integrates reading, conflict resolution and social action in an activity-based curriculum that promotes social, cultural and historical awareness. Since 1994, about 90,000 children have had a CDF Freedom Schools experience and about 9,000 college students have been trained to deliver this child and youth empowering model. A 2010 evaluation by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte found that CDF Freedom Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina and Bennettsville, South Carolina staunched summer learning loss for 90% of children with significant reading gains for 60%. This session provides an overview of the CDF Freedom Schools program and is mandatory preparation for participants for site visits to Cincinnati Freedom Schools on Tuesday or Wednesday. Tambra Jackson, Assistant Professor, Department of Instruction and Teacher Education, University of South Carolina Terry L. Butler, Vice President, College Pathway Program, Cuyahoga Community College Jeanne Middleton-Hairston, National Director, CDF Freedom Schools Program Sherell Fuller, Assistant Professor, Department of Reaching and Elementary Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Derek Musgrove, University of Maryland Research indicates that children of color and low-income children thrive with mentors and teachers who demonstrate their care for them in a culturally sensitive manner. Only seven percent of public school teachers today are Black and seven percent are Latino, and less than four percent are Black or Latino males. At a time when one million teachers will retire over the next three to four years, we have an opportunity to bring needed diversity to the teaching profession and transform child outcomes in a major way. This session will discuss strategies to create a pipeline of Black and Latino teachers in rural and urban environments, including the CDF Freedom Schools® program and other models.
Fundraising and Capacity Building to Sustain Your CDF Freedom Schools Program and Other Out of School Learning Models Wednesday, July 25 1:30 – 3:00
Engaging Key Community Partners to Support and Advance Your CDF Freedom Schools Program
Ron Fairchild, President, Smarter Learning Group Thomas Maridada, Ph.D., Director of Education Policy, Practice and Strategic Initiatives, Children's Defense Fund Ron Fairchild, President of the Smarter Learning Group and former founding CEO of the National Summer Learning Association, will provide instruction and support to organizations seeking resources to fund their out of school time programming. This intensive fundraising session will include the following topics: fundamentals on school district partnerships, including Title I, Title II and other federal and state funding streams; researching donor prospects; preparing for and making funder requests; developing budgets and proposals; and practicing good stewardship. Registration required in advance for this session. Adam McFadden, Councilman, Rochester City Council Dwayne Crompton, Executive Director, Kansas City Freedom School Initiative George H. Moses, Executive Director, Rochester, NY North East Area Development, Inc. Mary Nell McPherson, Executive Director, Freedom Schools Partners, Charlotte, NC Eric Mayes, Ph.D., National Deputy Director, CDF Freedom Schools Program Bishop C. Joseph Sprague (ret.), The United Methodist Church, and Advisory Board Member, CDF-Ohio
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Monday, July 23 3:30 – 5:00
CDF Freedom Schools sites partner with public schools, community-based organizations, faith congregations, colleges and universities, cities and juvenile detention centers to operate program sites. A unique feature of the CDF Freedom Schools model is its adaptability for different organizations serving diverse community and student populations. Community leaders from across America will share their unique models for growth and sustainability. Strategies to be discussed include developing a business plan for CDF Freedom Schools expansion in your community; engaging a vast array of community partners; and leveraging public and private funds to sustain sites.
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