2nd Annual - Family & Community Engagement F.A.C.E. Summit 2019

”COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS...”

Thornton Township H.S. 15001 Broadway Ave

Family & Community Engagement

Harvey, IL 60426 (708) 225-4002

F.A.C.E. Summit 2019

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FACE SUMMIT AT-A-GLANCE “College and Career Readiness” Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 Continental Breakfast and Registration – 8:35 AM – 9:45 AM ACT I – Starts promptly @ 10:00 am Entertainment

Student Board Of ED Honor Band

Student Performance

Thornton High School Sophisticats

Entertainment

LuiF Alsredo (Spanish)

District Greetings • Ms. Patience Butler-Gasper, Student Board President • Mr. Brett Fickes, Director of Curriculum and Instruction • Dr. Nathaniel Cunningham, Superintendent • Ms. Nina Graham, Board of Education President • Dr. Albert J. Holmes, Jr., Federal and State Programs Coordinator • Dr. Tony Ratliff, Thornton Township High School • Mrs. Ebonie Williams, Thornridge High School • Mr. Don C. Holmes, Thornwood High School • Mrs. Patricia A. Malopsy-Fortier, Outlook Academy • Mr. Tyran Cox-Bey, Peace Center Entertainment

Student Board Of ED Honor Band

10:35am-11:05am Workshops Concurrent Session I

11:10am-11:35am Workshops Concurrent Session II

11:40am-11:45am Student Performance(s)

Thornton 301 Spoken Word & Thornridge Spoken Word Artist

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FACE SUMMIT AT-A-GLANCE “College and Career Readiness” Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 Continental Breakfast and Registration – 8:35 AM – 9:45 AM ACT I I Entertainment Student Board Of ED Honor Band 11:46am-11:51pm intermission 11:52am-12:00pm panel discussions 12:00pm-12:45pm Dr. Jonathan McKenzie, CEO Family Centered Educational Agency, Inc (FCEA), et al “Two (2) Year College vs. Four (4) Year University” “Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) vs Predominate White Institutions (PWI)” For additional college information, please visit www.familycentered.org Family Centered Educational Agency 16241 Wausau Ave. South Holland, IL 60473 (708) 210-1771 lunch served | vendors & adjournment

12:35pm-1:30pm

DON’ T FORGET TO STOP BY VENDORS EXHIBITS!

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session i 10:35 AM – 11:05 AM Steps To Becoming That “Mindful Parent” Presenter(s): Mrs. Annette Whittington, Secretary of District 205 Board of Education Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 121 This session introduces the model of “Mindful Parenting” as a framework where parents INTENTIONALLY bring moment-to-moment awareness to the parent–child interactions.

Apprenticeship Program Chicagoland Roofers JATC (Spanish/English) Presenter(s): Mr. Martin Headtke, Chicagoland Roofers JATC Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 122 Earn while you learn! Our Apprenticeship Program lets you earn money while you learn the trade of roofing and waterproofing. Currently, our starting rate is $19.04 per hour plus annual pay raises and Union benefits. This session will be in English and in Spanish.

Protecting Your Identity (Spanish) Presenter(s): Ms. Samantha Alonso, Office of the Comptroller Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 123 In this presentation, you will learn how to identify potential scams/fraud, protect yourself against identity theft, and address some concerns about being a victim of identity theft. Understand the importance of securing your personal information. This session will be in Spanish.

Using S.T.E.M. Presenter(s): Ms. Okeycha Pettigrew, District 205 Audience: Parents, Teachers, School Administrators Room: 124 This presentation discusses enhancing the development of cognitive, social emotional learning and behavior, and fine and gross motor skills through the usage of stem/steam (science technology engineering and math).

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session i (continued...)

10:35 AM – 11:05 AM Sylvan Learning Center of Homewood Presenter(s): Ms. Colleen Dunlavy, Director Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 113 Not all tutoring programs were created equal. Learn why the Sylvan Method has helped transform the lives of millions of families.

A.L.I.C.E. Talks About Safety Presenter(s): Mr. Paul Adams, District 205 Audience: Parents, Teachers, School Administrators Room: 125 Come and learn about the District 205’s transition in becoming an ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate) certified school district. Although school shootings are rare, having a thorough plan is necessary. ALICE addresses those forsaken minutes when our children and staff are waiting for help to arrive during an armed intruder event. ALICE strategies (age and ability appropriate) help to make better use of this precious time in order to better protect and save lives. We will provide a short presentation explaining; shift in philosophy, updates in Illinois Law (armed intruders safety drills), district wide safety training (held last teacher institute day), and future training with students. Following these topics, we encourage our parents to engage in a Q&A session to discuss any potential concerns.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program Presenter(s): AVID Coordinators, District 205 Audience: Parents, Teachers, School Administrators Room: 127 AVID is a 4-year college readiness program which begins in the freshman year. It is dedicated to helping students to be better prepared for college acceptance. Learn more about AVID’s mission & curriculum while celebrating ways that AVID will aid students’ success.

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10:35 AM – 11:05 AM Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) College Tour Orientation Guidelines Presenter(s): Mr. John Arrington, Director of College and Career Schools Partnerships Audience: Parents and Guardians *Note: This session is only for parents of students registered for the HBCU Tour Room: 128 This session is orientation for students already registered for the upcoming HBCU Tour the week of Spring Break 2019.

Building Bridges‌ Not Walls Presenter(s): Ms. Alice Hill, Community Outreach Volunteer Audience: Parents, Teachers, School Administrators Room: 129 In this session, parents will learn tools for building relationships, all the while focusing on student success.

College March Presenter(s): Ms. TaShamber Spencer, Family Centered Educational Agency, Inc. (FCEA) Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 137 In this workshop, students will learn how to match their interest and goals to colleges that best meet their needs as it pertains to financial aid, major, and other resources.

Strategies For Successfully Completing Your First Year of College Presenter(s): Mr. DeAndre Boston, Family Centered Educational Agency, Inc. (FCEA) Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 139 In this workshop, students will learn tips on how to handle a rigorous college schedule and negotiate the campus environment.

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session ii 11:10 AM – 11:35 AM Steps To Becoming That “Mindful Parent” Presenter(s): Mrs. Annette Whittington, Secretary of District 205 Board of Education Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 121 This session introduces the model of “Mindful Parenting” as a framework where parents INTENTIONALLY bring moment-to-moment awareness to the parent–child interactions.

Apprenticeship Program Chicagoland Roofers JATC (Spanish/English) Presenter(s): Mr. Martin Headtke, Chicagoland Roofers JATC Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 122 Earn while you learn! Our Apprenticeship Program lets you earn money while you learn the trade of roofing and waterproofing. Currently, our starting rate is $19.04 per hour plus annual pay raises and Union benefits. This session will be in English and in Spanish.

Protecting Your Identity (Spanish) Presenter(s): Ms. Samantha Alonso, Office of the Comptroller Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 123 In this presentation, you will learn how to identify potential scams/fraud, protect yourself against identity theft, and address some concerns about being a victim of identity theft. Understand the importance of securing your personal information. This session will be in Spanish.

Using S.T.E.M. Presenter(s): Ms. Okeycha Pettigrew, District 205 Audience: Parents, Teachers, School Administrators Room: 124 This presentation discusses enhancing the development of cognitive, social emotional learning and behavior, and fine and gross motor skills through the usage of stem/steam (science technology engineering and math).

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11:10 AM – 11:35 AM A.L.I.C.E. Talks About Safety Presenter(s): Mr. Paul Adams, District 205 Audience: Parents, Teachers, School Administrators Room: 125 Come and learn about the District 205’s transition in becoming an ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate) certified school district. Although school shootings are rare, having a thorough plan is necessary. ALICE addresses those forsaken minutes when our children and staff are waiting for help to arrive during an armed intruder event. ALICE strategies (age and ability appropriate) help to make better use of this precious time in order to better protect and save lives. We will provide a short presentation explaining; shift in philosophy, updates in Illinois Law (armed intruders safety drills), district wide safety training (held last teacher institute day), and future training with students. Following these topics, we encourage our parents to engage in a Q&A session to discuss any potential concerns.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program Presenter(s): AVID Coordinators, District 205 Audience: Parents, Teachers, School Administrators Room: 127 AVID is a 4-year college readiness program which begins in the freshman year. It is dedicated to helping students to be better prepared for college acceptance. Learn more about AVID’s mission & curriculum while celebrating ways that AVID will aid students’ success.

Black Boys Dying, Black Boys Rising, #EducationMatters Presenter(s): Mr. John Arrington, Director of College and Career Schools Partnerships Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 128 This session will highlight the necessary strategies that should be utilized for the uprising of black boys in urban communities in the 21st century.

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11:10 AM – 11:35 AM Building Bridges‌ Not Walls Presenter(s): Alice Hill, Community Outreach Volunteer Audience: Parents, Teachers, School Administrators Room: 129 In this session, parents will learn tools for building relationships, all the while focusing on student success.

Non-Cognitive Variables That Impact College Persistence & Graduation Presenter(s): Ms. LeVetta Parker, Family Centered Educational Agency, Inc. (FCEA) Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 137 In this workshop, students will learn more on factors that tend to affect college persistence and graduation rates. They will be given strategies that help to cultivate resiliency.

Steps To Take After Completing the FAFSA Presenter(s): Ms, Tasha Hughes, Family Centered Educational Agency, Inc. (FCEA) Audience: Parents and Guardians Room: 139 In this workshop, students will learn what steps they should complete after submitting their FAFSA Application such as waiting for the Student Aid Report (SAR), reading and responding to award letters, enrolling into learning communities for first year students.

THORNTON TOWNSHIP H.S. DISTRICT 205 D I S T R I C T 2 0 5 S U M M I T. N E T

Dr. Albert J. Holmes, Jr., Federal & State Programs Coordinator 465 E. 170th Street South Holland, IL 60473 (708) 225-4002