National HARAMBEE Education Summit - Changing the Trajectory of African American Youth - Sept. 19-22, Washington DC - Forum/Discussions

National

HARAMBEE! Education Summit

September 19-22, 2013

"Changing the Trajectory of African American Youth"

The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel | 415 New Jersey Ave. NW

Washington, D.C. 866-233-4642

Reference: HARAMBEE! Education Summit or Reservation ID: ESSAK for group rate of $179 Single/Double -- Deadline is August 27, 2013.

ROUNDTABLES

As heirs of a great civilization and custodians of our children, it's time for us to HARAMBEE! - to pull together and sustain success for the greater good of our children, our families, our communities, and our nation as a whole.

One Voice-One Focus: Turning Solutions into ACTion

This is a Clarion Call to mobilize resources and galvanize efforts of local, state, and national leaders of educational organizations; faith-based institutions; businesses; parents; and community/civic groups to reason together and change the trajectory of our African American youth. This gathering of action-oriented roundtables of like-minded individuals is the next step - beyond the protests - to identify the challenges African American males face in society, and then strategically put into ACTion proven solutions and systemsthat "bolster and reinforce our African American males", fortify their character, esteem their self-worth, and lead them "down pathways and avenues of success" in education, social wellness, and economic empowerment.

Youth/Young Adults: This Generation Having Their Say

Progressive-minded youth and young adults who seek to rebuild the image and change the lifestyle perception of their generation, and those to come, will identify areas they feel need improvement and what is needed to get the results they desire. As today's brain trust, they will discuss issues important to them with solutions from their own generation as they relate education, health & social wellness, and financial literacy.

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-- KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & GUESTS --

THURSDAY, September 19th

Greetings: Susan L. Taylor - Founder/CEO National CARES Mentoring Movement, Emerita Editor-in-Chief/Essence
Keynote: David Johns - Executive Director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Panel of Renown Practitioners: Presentation of Programs & Systems We Know Work

FRIDAY, September 20th
Greetings: Dr. Maurice Jackson, Chair of the DC Commission on African American Affairs, Georgetown University professor and accomplished author
Keynotes: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson - Renowned intellect, best-selling author, radio commentator, and professor at Georgetown University

Dr. Ian Smith - Member of President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, best-selling author, and TV commentator [INVITED]

SATURDAY, September 21st
Greetings: TBD
Keynotes: Sandy Holman - National Consultant on culturally relevant & responsive educational issues; Founder/The Culture C.O.-O.P.

Dr. Randall Pinkett - Successful entrepreneur, economic consultant, humanitarian, and fourth year winner of The Apprentice. [INVITED]

Summit Overview

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Changing systems to improve the building blocks of a quality life - education, health & social wellness, and financial fitness - create healthy learning and living environments where children excel, families thrive, and communities flourish.

Track 1: Education (PreK-16) - Educational Excellence Through Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Strategies; Unpacking Common Core through a Cultural Lens; STEM. etc.

Track 2: Health and Social Wellness - Culturally Competent Health Care Practices that Improve and Maintain Overall Health and Well-being ... Healthy Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Lifestyles

Track 3: Financial Fitness - Unlocking the Keys to Personal and Professional Financial Wellness for Now and Generations to Come; Collective Economics, etc.

Expanded topics on CALL FOR PRESENTERS - Submission Deadline, Aug. 9th

SPECIAL SESSIONS: Faith, Freedom, & Public Schools

Educator Workshop: While many educators feel comfortable teaching students about various world religions, the same is not necessarily true when it comes to the Bible and Christianity. This three-hour workshop for public school educators is not about "education theory." You'll lean practical ways to appropriately and lawfully include teaching about the Bible and Christian history, culture, and values across the curriculum. You'll also receive the latest updates on federal and state religious liberty issues affecting students and teachers.

Parent Workshop:Your children's faith is being challenged in today's secular education system like never before. Are you equipped to help them? In this three-hour workshop you will learn practical ways to guard your children's hearts and minds while they attend public schools, and how to help your children graduate with their faith and values intact.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Early Registration: $275.00 - June 28th through August 2nd
General Registration: $325.00 - August 3rd through August 30th
Late Registration: $375.00 - August 31st through September 21st

Group Registration of 3 or more: $300.00 (general)/$325.00 (late)

Youth/Young Adult Registration: $200 (28 or younger/requires ID upon check-in)

SPECIAL ONE DAY PASS: $125.00

*Donation Sponsorships:

Some students/young adults and parents don't have the means to attend. Your donation would be most appreciated. You will receive a tax deductible receipt immediately after you submit your donation, and an expenditure report one month after the Summit. Thank you for championing the cause!

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*All Collaborative Partnerships Are Welcome!

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Reference: HARAMBEE! Education Summit or Reservation ID: ESSAK for group rate of $179 Single/Double -- Deadline is August 27, 2013.

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