MESSAGE FROM PLANNING CHAIRS

The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF), in conjunction with Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) welcome you to its Annual Virtual Education Summer Conference, on August 8-9, 2022. This virtual conference aims to continue the mission to advance education in achieving Jamaica ’ s Vision 2030. Under the theme, Pushing Forward with Resilience, Inclusion, Capacity, Equity (R.I.C.E), this two-day conference is designed to benefit all educators in Jamaica.

Conference topics include Why Best Practice Matters, Restorative Practice and its Implication for Teaching and Learning, Optimizing Your School’ s Success Through Transformational Leadership, Building Bridges with Parents to Promote Next Level Family Engagement, and Optimizing Your Students ’ Success Through Equity and Excellence in Instructional Practices.

Ms. Andrea Thomas, Conference Planning Committee Co-chair, and Chair of the Jamaica Diaspora Educational Leadership Taskforce said, “I am looking forward to two days of stimulating educational conversations. I am always enriched by these gatherings.

Dr. Sherian Demetrius, Conference Planning Committee Co-chair, and CoChair of the Jamaica Diaspora Early Childhood Education Taskforce said, “The development of this conference has been a true collaborative effort between the Jamaican educators and the Diaspora. Together we will build a cadre of empowered reflective educators ready to change the lives of the students they teach.

Dr. Noel Gordon, Conference Planning Committee Co-chair, and Chair of the Jamaica Diaspora Primary & Secondary Education Taskforce, “One of the hallmarks of this conference is the showcase of several Jamaican educational leaders who will engage in the various forums over the two days of the conference. The Jamaica Diaspora Education Taskforce is pleased to be a part of this exciting nation building imitative.

Thanks to the members of our Virtual Education Conference 2022 Planning Committee who selflessly committed quality time to ensure the success planning and execution of this initiative!