Symposium: Educational Excellence Through Equity

Symposium: Educational Excellence Through Equity
with Pedro Noguera and Alan Blankstein
July 28-29, 2020
Abingdon, PA

PIL/Act 48 (Act 45) Requirements
**40 Hours**

To receive PIL/Act 48 (Act 45) credit, the participants must:

• Attend two days of face-to-face time with Alan Blankstein and Pedro Noguera during the two-day symposium, including the afternoon session of July 29
  Complete a "Culminating Project" that demonstrates the application of the PIL standards, program big ideas, concepts and competencies being developed as a result of the program
• Participate in a Virtual Professional Learning Community (VPLC) to review their project
• Engage in an Evidence Fair to share how the culminating project impacts student achievement (either October 6 in Abington OR December 10 in the PASA office in Harrisburg)
• Complete a reflective paper

Expected Outcomes

      Participants will:

• Expand and deepen their understanding of the equity issues facing Riverside County, the state of California, and the nation.
• Learn how to address issues of equity in everyday practice, creating more equitable school cultures and climates.
• Learn from school districts who are successfully implementing systematic approaches to achieving equity in their schools.
• Continue to renew the passion for ensuring that every student in Riverside County will graduate from high school well prepared for college and the work force.