January 9th, 10th, 11th, 2008  

Meeting the Instructional Needs of Underachieving African American Students: An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (K-8)

A 3-day Institute Sponsored by Webster University's School of Education, St. Louis, MO.

Program Overview For most participants, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching (CLR) is a new concept that is often misunderstood. Our approach is to blend the historic underpinnings of the African American student experience with modern and innovative instructional methods -instructional strategies proven to work with this traditionally under-performing student population. Participants gain an introductory understanding of the socio-historic connection to present-day systemic failure and why culturally and linguistically responsive teaching is needed.

Download Registration form here or call 323-756-9330 to register by phone.

At This Seminar You Will . . .

• Understand and address the “Deficit Perspective” of African American student achivement
• Learn new instructional strategies specifically targeting the learning styles and strengths of African American students.
• Describe the inherent cultural discontinuity of underachieving students.
• Differentiate between “traditional” and “Culturally Responsive” approaches to classroom management.
• Appreciate some of the linguistic features of African American Language or “AAL”, as recognized by the American Language Association
• See theory put into practice - Watch video clips of real teachers with real students from the Culture and Language Academy of Success Charter School implementing the various strategies shared during the seminar

Time/Location: January 9th (4:30-8:30pm), 10th (8:00am-3:30pm), 11th (8:00am-3:30pm), 2008. DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center.  16625 Swingley Ridge Road. Chesterfield, MO 63017