Signature Series on Education Equity and Transformation of Schools

Posted by Rutgers University on January 5, 2015

Community Leadership Center
Signature Series on Education Equity and Transformation of Schools

Education of American children in urban settings is at a crossroads as local schools, elected officials, government, foundations and parents are looking at how to best educate children for an increasingly competitive global economic landscape. Urban education has to adapt to new and rigorous standards, compounded by issues of poverty, that affect a child’s ability to learn in a creative and respectful environment. Two issues are at the core of the national and local discourse on education: (1) Preparing districts for the national PARCC exams using the Common Core Standards, and (2) Developing an inclusive school culture for teaching and learning.The upcoming symposia will bring together education stakeholders, including school leaders, teachers, researchers, district officials, families, and students to engage in new approaches to strengthen schools and their communities. Each half-day symposium will feature a panel of experts that will discuss the issues, follow by time for questions and discussion with the audience.

RSVP by e-mailing matthew.closter@rutgers.edu or calling (856) 225-6923

First Session: Preparing for PARCC: Challenges and Opportunities using the Common Core Standards
Friday, January 23, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, Rutgers-Camden Campus Center
326 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102
Breakfast included

This session provides context and guidance for schools to prepare for the annual Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam using the Common Core Standards framework. Panelists will offer guidance on how to prepare administrators, teachers and students for PARCC and instilling a culture of learning. These experts will examine the challenges and opportunities that schools have in incorporating standards and assessments into the learning environment.
Second Session: How to Build a Successful School Culture for Teaching and Learning
Friday, February 13, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, Rutgers-Camden Campus Center
326 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102
Breakfast included

This second session of the symposia focuses on the roles school leaders play in developing and sustaining school cultures that are conducive to academic excellence. Beyond the classroom, how can schools create structures that involve all stakeholders to promote an environment that supports the success of every single student. A panel of experts will lay out their vision and share their experiences in how to best lead meaningful change in teaching and learning practices.

Earn an MPA in Educational Policy and Leadership at Rutgers-Camden

Prepare for leadership roles as administrators or policy specialists in educational settings and in the public and private sectors.

Contact Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago at gloriab@camden.rutgers.edu for application information.

http://www.dppa.camden.rutgers.edu