1. Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap

2. Introductions Judy D. White, EdD Martinrex Kedziora, EdD Lisa Broomfield Kimberly Hendricks Patty Rucker 2

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4. Our District 4

5. Our Stories 5

6. Data for MVUSD Where we are compared to districts with similar demographics % of African American students – Riverside County AYP – 3-year Trend Data (ELA & Math) 6

7. Our Report Card 7

8. 3-Year Trend Data AYP-ELA 8

9. 3-Year Trend Data AYP-Math 9

10. “Schools must be accountable to every parent, because every student counts.” Pedro Noguera 10

11. History of Presidential Executive Orders 1980, Carter - EO 12232: HBCUs (eliminate barriers) 1981, Reagan – EO 12320: HBCUs (human potential) 1989, Bush – EO 12677: HBCUs (appointed by president) 1993, Clinton - EO 12876: HBCUs (faculty, science & tech) 2002, Bush, EO 13256: HBCUs (report & plan) 2010, Obama - EO 13532: Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at HBCUs 2011, Obama - EO 13569: Amended – 2014, Obama – “My Brother’s Keeper” 11

12. Development of African American Parent Advisory Councils Started with one school: Hendrick Ranch Elementary February 2011 new superintendent - analyzed the data Attended National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Conference Presentation to principals - regarding AA student achievement Formation of District Level African American Advisory Council (AAAC) 12

13. AAPAC Goals Engage, Equip, and Empower Parents to advocate for the academic success of their child. Expand and improve the educational opportunities for African-American students. Ensure academic success through high expectation, rigorous and challenging curricula and instruction. Work to enhance and support the educational, personal, and career goals of every African- American student. Encourage success in the regular school program through a collaborative decision–making process within the district, school level, and community. 13

14. HOPE Conference Tips: – Personal letter/Parent Link/Flyer – On-Line Registration – Sponsors – Keynote Speaker – Food – continental breakfast – Engaging culturally relevant sessions – Vendor Fair – Childcare – Student Performances 14

15. Great Happenings Over 500 parents, community members, students, district employees attended the HOPE Conference Community partnerships were formed Student performances were inspiring African American families felt valued 15

16. Challenges Keep the momentum going Why focus on African American students Low initial turnouts Engaging and culturally relevant content Lack of school-wide understanding Principal comfort level 16

17. Questions 17

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19. HOPE Conference/Vendor Fair 19

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22. Promoting Cultural Understanding 22

23. Sample Agenda 23

24. Youth Conference at UCLA 24

25. Community Events 25

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27. Promoting attendance at district events 27

28. Contact Information mkedziora@mvusd.net lbroomfield@mvusd.net khendricks@mvusd.net prucker@mvusd.net Moreno Valley Unified School District (951) 571-7400 28