Presented by:
NC Society of Hispanic Professionals
In Partnership with:
NC Department of Public Instruction

Conference Objectives

• Empower education leaders and teachers with a better knowledge of the Hispanic student population and the factors that interfere with their educational performance.
• Learn methods and practices that help Hispanic students overcome barriers to academic success and promote their involvement in school life.
• Hear successful practitioners share their experience and expertise in ESL programs, bilingual education, parental involvement, and linguistically/diverse populations as a positive resource.   

Who Should Attend The Conference

Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Assistant Principals, Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers, Other School Administrators, Community Leaders, College Faculty responsible for training in the field of Education, College Education Majors and Non-profit organizations.

Keynote Speakers

Yolanda N. Padrón, Ed.D. Professor - Texas A&M University. Dr. Padrón currently teachers courses in the bilingual education program. She also serves as Co-Program Director of Integrated Reform program within CREDE (Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence). Her research focuses on bilingualism, specifically, students’ bilingual cognitive strategies in the areas of reading and math. She has also researched parent education, teacher training programs and bilingual/bicultural education. Dr. Padrón has been published in journals such as TESOL Quarterly, Educational Horizons, Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Science, Journal of Educational Equity and Leadership and The Reading Teacher.

Yolanda Padrón received her bachelors in elementary education and Spanish (1978), her masters of education in curriculum and instruction/bilingual education (1981) and her doctorate in curriculum and instruction/bilingual education (1985) from the University of Houston.

Danya C. Perry. Field Services Specialist - Communities in Schools of North Carolina (CISNC). Mr. Perry has been with CISNC for the past 2 years. Prior to his employment at CISNC, Mr. Perry worked as a research associate for the Center for the Prevention of School Violence. In 1998 he became the Youth Out of the Education Mainstream (YOEM) Coordinator, which focused on alterative learning programs and building resiliency in at-risk youth. In 2000, Danya started to work as Youth Development Specialist for the Department of Juveniles Justice and Delinquency Prevention. In this position, Mr. Perry has worked on a number of issues surrounding closing the minority achievement gap, building conducive learning environments, the disproportionate suspension and expulsion of minority youth, gang prevention/intervention and youth suicide prevention. Danya Perry received a bachelor’s degree in political science from NC State University and is currently pursing his master’s degree in public administration. Danya provides services related to: youth culture competency, gang prevention/intervention, conflict management, media violence and cultural competency among many others.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Martha Holland Dobson. NC Teacher Trainer.
“Creating Success for English Language Learners in Grades K-12: Strategies That Really Work!”

Research shows that in order for English Language Learners (ELLs) to be successful in content classrooms, teachers must help them to develop academic language. This interactive workshop will focus on strategies to develop academic language by increasing comprehension, interaction and thinking skills for ELLs. Teachers will leave with handouts and new strategies to help ELLs improve academic vocabulary, reading comprehension and speaking and writing skills. Martha will share strategies that she knows work because she uses them in her own classroom.

Working Films.
"New Faces: Latinos in North Carolina"

This workshop will explore the experiences of the state’s growing Latino population through lesson plans built around documentary film clips. As they move through the curriculum non-Latino students learn about the contributions of the state’s diverse Latino population, and Latino students become more aware that their teachers and mentors value their cultures and backgrounds. In addition, all students are encouraged to question stereotypes and must engage in activities that build their critical thinking skills and help them better understand one another. Workshop attendees will receive a free copy of the curriculum and the DVD that accompanies it.

Workshop to be facilitated by Working Films Project Coordinator, Anna Lee and Suesan Sullivan, Director of Resource Development at the Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington.

Accommodations:

Rooms have been reserved at a special group rate of $79 for single occupancy and $85 for double per night plus tax at the Holiday Inn Brownstone Hotel and Conference Center.  Call for reservations at (919) 828-0811 no later than September 26, 2007.  When calling, please request the Hispanic Achievement Conference block.  We encourage you to reserve your room early!

For more information about registration or questions, please call, send a fax or an e-mail to:
Phone: (919) 467-8424 . Fax : (919) 469-1785
E-mail: mailbox@TheNCSHP.org

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North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals
8450 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 209, Cary, NC 27513

McKimmon Center, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Hispanic Achievement Conference
Friday, October 19, 2007 ● 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Pre-Conference Workshops
Thursday, October 18, 2007 ● 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Conference Registration:
By September 15, 2007: $70.00;
After September 15, 2007: $90.00;
Undergraduate Students: $50.00
(Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch)

Pre-Conference Workshop Registration:
$65.00 (Includes Lunch)
Please register before October 8th.

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Please pay online with Paypal or send registration payment to:
North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals
8450 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 209, Cary, NC 27513

Featured Speakers (Continued)
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Dr. Maria Arroyo. Parent Educator - Parent Information and Resource Center Lexington School District One. “Books and Cultural Attachment.”

Ken Babineaux. Education Consultant - NC Department of Public Instruction: Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Section. “Changing the Way We Do Business in the Village through Parent/Family Empowerment.”

Dr. Dina C. Castro. Scientist & Ms. Betsy Ayankoya. Technical Assistance Specialist - FPG Child Development Institute, UNC at Chapel Hill. “New Voices/Nuevas Voces: Preparing Teachers to Promote School Success Among Young Latino Children.”

Martha H. Dobson. NC Teacher Trainer. "Soaring to New Heights: Keys to Academic Success for English Language Learners."

Chris Droessler. School-to-Career Coordinator – Wake Co. Public Schools. “A Changing World: Helping Students Prepare for Life in a World that We Know Little About.”

Karen Fitcher. ESL Teacher - Wake County Schools.
“Extreme Classroom Makeover.”

Rachel Galanter. Family Support Specialist - Durham Exchange Clubs’ Family Center. “Engaging Parents in Language Development.”

Nhora Gomez-Saxon. ESL Teacher - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. “Writing From the Past to The future.”

Ellen Graden and a group of HS students. Professor - Meredith College. “Listening to the Voices of Hispanic Students.”

Glenda Harrell. ESL Consultant - NC Department of Public Instruction. "State ESL Update."

Sarah Hillenbrand. Marketing Department - Touring Theater of North Carolina.“Under the Sombrero/Bajo el Sombrero.”

Megan Kirkpatrick. Business Alliance Coordinator – Wake Co. Public Schools. “The Reality of Employability: Teaching the Direct Relationship Between Inappropriate Choices and Future Opportunities.”

Joy McLaughlin. Director of LEP Programs – Asheboro City Schools. ”What are the Essential Elements for Providing Services to LEP Students?”

Roberto Ortiz. Vistamar Consulting Firm & Assoc., Wilson. “Detecting and Promoting Leadership Through Mentoring.”

Maria Teresa Palmer. Director of the Multicultural Student Center - NC A&T State University.
“Creating ‘Confianza’ to Foster Success among Hispanic Students.”

Danya Perry. Field Services Specialist - Communities in Schools of NC. “Got Gangs? Understanding the Current Street Gang Culture.”

Donna Rewalt and Mrs. Ana Velasquez. Program Coordinators - Strengthening Families Coalition Durham Cooperative Extension. “Reaching Parents through LPFAST - Latino Parent & Family Advocacy and Support Training.”

Joan Rolston. ESL Program Counselor for High Schools - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools International Center. “The New NC High School Exit Standards - An Understanding for LEP Students.”

Alexander Scott. ESL Teacher - Public Schools of Robeson County. “Helping ESL/ELL’s Struggling in Content Area.”

Mary-Ryan Smith. ESL Teacher - Heritage Elementary School, WCPSS. “Reinforcing and Assessing Foundational Literacy Skills with “Out-the-Door” Activities.”

Debora Sydnor. Section Chief - NC Department of Public Instruction.
“Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps: A Statewide Initiative.”

Dr. Hersh C. Waxman. Professor - Texas A&M University
“Promoting Educational Resilience for Hispanic Students At-Risk of Academic Failure.”

Donna Weaver. Spanish Services Coordinator - College Foundation of North Carolina. “College Foundation of North Carolina: Connecting Kids to their Future.”

Stan Winborne. ESL Coordinator - Granville County Schools.
“ESL Summer Camp: How to Design & Implement an Effective Summer Session.”

Mr. Jorge Zeballos. Latino Community Coordinator - Guilford College. “Cosmic Race, Rainbow People and Other Myths: The Racial Identity of Latinas and Latinos.”

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