2008 Emerging Minority Leaders Conference
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST-EVER CALIFORNIA EMERGING MINORITY LEADERS CONFERENCE
September 20, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 4p.m.
Oakland Airport Hilton Hotel
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Registration Deadline extended to September 15!
The California State PTA Emerging Minority Leaders Conference is designed to respond to the growing diversity in our public schools and communities and to help PTAs throughout the state best serve all children and families. Participants from across the state will have the opportunity to learn about cultural competence, network with other parent leaders, and take home practical strategies for increasing inclusion and PTA involvement in their schools.
Interact with a top-notch lineup of speakers and panelists, including:
Jack O'Connell, Superintendent of Public Instruction Byron Garrett, CEO, National PTA
Pam Brady, President, California State PTA
Dr. Carl Wong, Superintendent, Sonoma County Office of Education
Paul Chatman, President, California School Boards Association
Joe Mendoza, Director of Special Populations Education Support, Ventura County Office of Education
Patricia Martel, Educational consultant and former principal
Christina Mei-Yue Wong, Director of Community Initiatives, Chinese for Affirmative Action
Registration to the California Emerging Minority Leaders Conference is open to all unit, council, district, and state leaders. The registration fee of $65 covers all conference materials and meals on Saturday.
This conference is especially for you if you are interested in growing as a PTA leader, and want an opportunity to share experiences with fellow emerging minority PTA leaders.
Tentative Agenda
| 8:30 -10:00 am. | Registration, networking, and continental breakfast | | 10:00 - 10:15 am. | Welcome - Jack O'Connell, Superintendent of Public Instruction | | 10:15 - 11:15 am. | PTA past, present, future; discuss current issues we face | | 11:15 - 11:30 am. | Break | | 11:30 - 12:30 pm. | Tackling issues : Roundtable discussion about barriers and strategies that work to address them | | 12:30 - 1:30 pm. | Networking lunch | | 1:30 - 2:15 pm. | Keynote Address - Byron Garrett, CEO, National PTA | | 2:15 - 3:45 pm. | Panel discussion and interaction: Cultural competency Paul Chatman, President, California School Boards Association
Joe Mendoza, Director of Special Populations Education Support, Ventura County Office of Education
Patricia Martel, Educational consultant and former principal
Christina Mei-Yue Wong, Director of Community Initiatives, Chinese for Affirmative Action | | 3:45 - 4:00 pm. | Closing |
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