July 26, 2016 Virginia Beach Conference

The Region II Excellence Through Equity Conference is an opportunity for district and school leaders to work with powerful educational leaders Pedro Noguera and Alan Blankstein to pursue equity and improve the educational experience for all students. This conference is intended to be a starting point or a point along a continuum where educational leaders have the opportunity to deepen their understanding and begin to formulate a plan to improve success for all students.

Guest Speakers

BlanksteinAlan M. Blankstein
Founder, Solution Tree and HOPE Foundation

NoqueraPedro A. Noguera, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Education
UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

 

Equity Conference Goals

Goal 1 – To understand and embrace a vision of Excellence Through Equity for all students.
Goal 2 – To develop a framework with guiding principles for school divisions to create a culture of Excellence Through Equity for all students.
Goal 3 – To equip participants with resources, a process, and a network of educators focused on creating a culture of Excellence Through Equity.


Supporting Document

Alan and Pedro Opening