2024 BHEC BREAK-OUT SESSIONS ROUND 2:
Milaney Leverson and Kent Smith- Schools Behavior and Best Intentions Gone Wrong 2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. Room C2447
This session will provide attendees the opportunity to examine the role that school culture and “behavior management” plays in engaging or disinvesting students, and particularly students of color, from the educational setting. There are four main areas that will be examined including school expectations, bias, control and compliance versus connection and as- sumptions that frequently operate in schools. In examining these core areas, participants will begin to develop ideas and ways to address these best intentions gone wrong.
Dr. Christy Clark Pujara- Black On the Midwestern Frontier: Contested Freedoms, 1725-1868 2:30p.m-3:30p.m. Room C2408 This session will explore of the histories of Black people in what became the state of Wisconsin, from the French colonial pe- riod in the 1720s through the American Civil War. It will highlight the importance of multidimensional, real regular diverse Black Community Members forging talents, gifts, and historical accounts to make way for a collective joyous way forward. Jalateefa Joe-Meyers- Igniting The Spark Unleashing Imagination with the Dynamic Trio: Books, Blocks, Balls and Vocabulary Words 2:30p.m-3:30p.m. Room C2451 During Jalateefa’s session, participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into the importance of writing and how it can positively impact young children. The focus will be on her newest children’s book, “Jalateefa’s Journey through Writing,” which aims to inspire young readers to discover the wonders of literature. The session will begin with a discussion on the significance of writing in early childhood education. Jalateefa will share her experiences and research, highlighting how writing can foster creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills in young children. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how writing plays a crucial role in a child’s cognitive and emotional development. Next, Jalateefa will introduce various techniques and tools that can be used to pre teach literature to young children. These strategies will enable participants to engage children in interactive and immersive learning experiences. Jalateefa will em- phasize the importance of incorporating a variety of tools, such as storytelling, illustrations, and multimedia, to cater to diverse learning styles and enhance comprehension. Throughout the session, there will be hands-on activities and group discussions to encourage active participation and col- laboration among participants. Jalateefa will also share examples from her own book, showcasing how these techniques can be applied in real-life scenarios. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the importance of writing in early childhood education. They will have gained new skills and tools to effectively pre-teach literature to young children, enabling them to expand their vocabulary and comprehension to higher-level literacy. As a special gift from Jalateefa; all session participants will receive a free learning box that they can utilize in session but also take home to utilize with the children they support.
Jeremy Payne-Community Care and Collective Memory; Honoring The Ridge 2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. Room C2402
This session will focus on celebration of the rich history of Pleasant Ridge, exploring how their legacy inspires community nurturing with a love ethic and collective care framework. The session aligns with the conference’s focus on leveraging Wis- consin’s past to build futures. It emphasizes intimate stories, restorative strategies, and empowerment. Key takeaways include applying a “love ethic” and collective care framework in community preservation. This takeaway aligns with the goal of extending the legacy of Black communities in Wisconsin
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