November 2019 Edition

ENVISION
EQUITY
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS PROFILE
“BLACK FIREMEN SAFETY ACADEMY”
TO BE CALLED
AND MORE!
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JCPS CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER DR. JOHN
MARSHALL PRESENTS AT 2019 COUNCIL OF
GREAT CITY SCHOOLS CONFERENCE
By Abdul Sharif—Generalist, Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department
F
or the first time ever, the Council
of Great City Schools (CGCS) held
it’s 63rd Annual Fall Conference in the
city of Louisville, Kentucky. The CGCS
brings together 76 of nation’s largest
urban public school systems in a
coalition dedicated to the
improvement of education for
Photos, Abdul Sharif
children in the inner cities. The
Council and its member school
districts work to help our
schoolchildren meet the highest
standards and become successful and
productive members of society.
According to their website, the Council
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keeps the nation’s lawmakers, the media, and the public informed about
the progress and problems in big-city schools. The organization does this
through legislation, communications, research, and technical assistance.
The organization also helps to build capacity in urban education with
programs to boost academic performance and narrow achievement gaps;
improve professional development; and strengthen leadership,
governance, and management.
The Council of the
Great City Schools
accomplishes its
mission by connecting
urban school district
personnel from coast
to coast who work
under similar
conditions. Staff with
responsibilities for
curricula, research
and testing, finance,
operations, personnel, technology, legislation, communications, and other
areas confer regularly under the Council’s auspices to share concerns and
solutions and discuss what works in boosting achievement and managing
operations.
In addition, joint efforts with other national organizations, corporations,
and government policymakers extend the Council’s influence and
effectiveness outside member school districts to the larger, interdependent
world that will ultimately benefit from the contributions of today’s urban
students.
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Since the organization’s founding in 1956, geographic, ethnic, language,
and cultural diversity has typified the Council’s membership. That diversity
propels the coalition forward to see that all citizens receive an education
that will equip them with the skills and knowledge to compete successfully
in the world marketplace and to enhance the quality of their lives in a
society changing with phenomenal speed. The wellspring of
accomplishments and innovations rising from our inner cities testifies to
the resounding benefits of investment in the nation’s urban centers and in
their public schools.
At this year’s CGCS Fall Conference, Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS)
Chief Equity Officer Dr. John Marshall, presented on the JCPS Racial Equity
Policy, the status of the W.E.B. DuBois Academy, the JCPS Equity
Scorecard, and the Equity Monitoring Progress Tool (EMPT).
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The Kentucky Center
for the Performing
Arts Performances are
Accessible for
Everyone
By Stacy Ridgway, Senior Manager of Accessibility Services,
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
W
hen you attend a
performance at the Kentucky
Center for the Performing Arts,
the Brown Theatre or Old
Forester’s Paristown Hall,
accessibility services are available
to ensure everyone has the
opportunity to enjoy the shows.
This includes shows for PNC
Broadway in Louisville,
Louisville Ballet, Louisville
Orchestra, Kentucky Opera,
StageOne Family Theatre and
Kentucky Center Presents. If your
bringing a group of students on a
field trip to see a show, The
Kentucky Center’s Access
Services can ensure that everyone
taking part in that field trip has the
accommodations they need to
learn from and enjoy it.
For anyone who is blind or who
has low vision, you can seat your
group as close to the stage as
possible and offer Audio
Description. Audio Description
provides live detailed narrative of
the visual elements of a
performance transmitted through a
small receiver an individual wears
on one ear. This description is
delivered in between lines of
dialogue when the performance is
scripted, so the person using it can
still hear all of the lines from the
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stage. We require a minimum of two weeks advanced notice in order to secure the
Audio Describers.
For anyone
who is Deaf,
Sign
Interpretation
is available.
Most of the
sign
interpretation
offered is
American
Sign
Language,
but if
students
require a
different
form of sign,
just let us know and we will do our best to meet that need. We do need a minimum of
two weeks advanced notice, so we have time to secure the interpreters.
For those who are deaf, or who have hearing loss, we have both assistive listening
systems and open captioning. The FM hearing devices are available to provide
hearing amplification for patrons with hearing loss in all venues of The Kentucky
Center and Brown Theatre. Patrons can sit anywhere in the theater and use the
headsets. Headsets with induction neckloops are available for patrons who use
hearing aids and cochlear implants with a "T" switch. This is where it is important
for the student or teacher to know if the student has a T setting on their personal
hearing device. No reservations are needed for this service, receivers are available
from the Coat Check at all performance times.
Open Captioning for scripted performances is provided for selected performances for
patrons who have hearing loss and may not benefit from hearing amplification or
ASL. The audible elements are shown on an LED sign, in real time, as each line is
spoken or sung. We can provide Captioning for PNC Broadway In Louisville,
StageOne performance and some of our own Kentucky Center presents
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programming. We do need a minimum of two weeks advanced notice so we can
secure the Open Captioners.
If you have individuals with limited mobility, who use a wheelchair or other
mobility aid, or even students who cannot do stairs, please share that information at
the time you schedule your field trip. If you learn after you’ve scheduled the field
trip, please don’t forget to contact the arts organization or our Accessibility
Services office to let us know about these changes.
If you have students on the autism spectrum, who have sensory sensitivities or
developmental disabilities, they might benefit from Noise Reducing Headphones
when attending shows, no reservations needed, simply stop by the Coat Check to
pick up the headphones. We also have Sensory Friendly Bags available. These bags
contain a pair of noise reducing headphones, various fidget items and a
communication card. These are also available at the Coat Check, however we do
have a limited number available so if you have a large group with this specific
need, please contact us ahead of time and we can see what we can do. We also
have pre-visit guides available on our website that can allow your students to
familiarize themselves with the venues before attending the performance, this can
be very helpful for students on the spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. http://
www.kentuckycenter.org/about/access-services/sensory-friendly-services
Our Accessibility Services program can make arrangements for any of these
services at performances, or you can make the request with the presenting arts
organization when scheduling your field trip. You can reach Accessibility Services
at 502-562-5111or at access@kentuckycenter.org. If you want to learn more
about accessibility programming visit http://www.kentuckycenter.org/about/accessservices.
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JCPS STUDENTS LEARN
CODING DURING AFTER-
SCHOOL PROGRAM
By Tonda Mack—JCPS/After-School Program Teacher
J
CPS Diversity, Equity and Poverty Department along with AMPED has once
again collaborated to bring a Coding Program to the Shawnee Satellite Office.
During the
past six
weeks,
middle school
students
received the
opportunity to
learn the
fundamentals
on how to
create their
own game.
Using a
program
called
Stencyl,
students
developed skills on how to solve problems, peer collaboration and understand
programming language. Not only did partnership provide students with the
opportunity to get a headstart on understanding technology but also exciting to see
students develop friendships. Being able to observe how students at the beginning
of the program were apprehensive towards coding and unable to communicate their
digital needs, transformed into problem solvers with an eagerness to learn more! If
interested in learning when then next coding program will begin, contact Vanesssa
Mcphail at vanessa.mcphail@jefferson.kyschools.us or 485-3631.
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ELIMINATING
BARRIERS TO
THE ACT TEST
By: Clay Hollister and Dr. Whitney M. Stewart
O
ne of our principals was recently quoted in
weekly school newsletter saying, “Whether we
believe it or not, we as educators are constantly
breaking down, maintaining, or erecting new
barriers for students.” That’s a powerful
statement—one that is both hard to accept and
unbelievably true.
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In a large, urban school district, such as
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), our
students endure a myriad of barriers before they
even walk through our doors. Students grapple
with food insecurity, transience, varied educational support outside of school, test
anxiety, personal safety, and any number of other barriers that educators don’t
necessarily understand. As a result of these barriers, college becomes less accessible
for many students. Entrance exams carry great weight as students work to get into
college and compete for scholarships; their success on tests like the ACT increases
their opportunities and access to college. Therefore, breaking down outside barriers
becomes even more important as students prepare to take these exams.
For the 2017-18 school year, the national average composite ACT score was 20.8,
which is down 0.2 of a point from the 2016-17 (ACT, 2016). However, during the
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same school year Kentucky’s average ACT composite score was 19.3, and
JCPS’s average composite was even lower at 18.6 (JCPS Databooks).
Every year,
juniors across the
state, including
those enrolled in
JCPS, are able to
take the ACT test
for free during
the spring
semester at their
respective
schools. The American College Testing—better known as the ACT test—
contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and
science. There is also an ACT writing test, however this portion of the exam is
optional and will not affect the composite score. Table 1 displays the ACT test
question and time breakdown for each of the four areas tested. The ACT test is a
college admissions exam that measures a student’s knowledge, understanding,
and skills acquired throughout their schooling experience. Given the testing
format, testers should familiarize themselves with the test instructions, types of
questions, what to expect on the day of the test, and do some test preparation
before test day.
Although preparing for and taking the ACT test in itself is challenging, even
registering for the ACT test poses several barriers to students. This is where our
professional development (PD) “Hacks for ACT Registration” stepped in to give
a helping hand. On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, we hosted a PD to discuss
how to help schools overcome barriers that prevent students from taking the
ACT. We led round table talks, shared electronic resources, and discussed our
approach and experiences in creating a testing environment without barriers to
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aid JCPS school leaders in supporting their scholars through the ACT
registration process.
If you are looking to support
scholars within your building or
community in registering for the
ACT test, here are some helpful
pointers to help you on your way!
For starters, scholars will need
access to a computer with internet
and the ability to print. The only
way to register for the ACT test is
online at www.actstudent.org.
Scholars will need to create an
ACT login account to get started
(Hint: We recommend scholars use
their JCPS computer login and
password because it meets all of
the security requirements).
Scholars will also need
approximately 45 minutes to fully
complete the online application process, and will need a credit card or another
form of payment, a recent digital headshot photo (use the ACT Photo app
available on smartphones), their high school ACT code, and their personal
information, such as their mailing and email address. Should a scholar need
accommodations and English Learner (EL) supports, he or she can request those
too.
Want to learn more about how to support your scholars through the ACT
registration process? Feel free to reach out to us for PD or training. We are
happy to share our resources with you!
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References
American College Testing. (2016). The ACT Profile Report- National 2018. Retrieved from https://
www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/cccr2018/
P_99_999999_N_S_N00_ACT-GCPR_National.pdf
McFarland, J., Hussar, B., Wang, X., Zhang, J., Wang, K., Rathbun, A., Barmer, A., Forrest Cataldi,
E., and Bullock Mann, F. (2018). The Condition of Education 2018 (NCES 2018-144). U.S. Department of
Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 16, 2019 from
https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2018/2018144.pdf
Stewart, Whitney M., “Student voices: African American high school seniors’ perception of culturally
responsive teaching.” (2018) Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3081. https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/
3081
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November 2019
U P D A T E
JCPS Generalist of Black Male Achievement, Greg Vann, gives an
update on the status of Black Male Achievement initiatives in the district.
Click here to watch
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NOVEMBER 2019
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Minority and Women
Business Profile
Showcase with L.
Watson Trucking
By Delquan Dorsey
Community Engagement & Supplier
Diversity Manager
Last summer, the Jefferson
County Board of Education
passed the Minority and Women
Business Enterprise (MWBE) policy,
which enhances our Model
Procurement 45A policy to be more
intentional of including MWBEs to do
business with JCPS. With the help of
our new partner—the 7PM Group, LLC
—we are reaching out to more MWBE’s
to submit bids on JCPS projects. So,
after the partnership kickoff, we saw
early success with a demolition of
bleachers project at Stuart Middle
School by L. Watson Trucking.
So I wanted to meet and do an
interview with L. Watson Trucking’s
CEO Larry Watson to get some insight
into his business and the recent
project experience with JCPS.
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Dorsey: So how did you get into the demolition business?
Watson: I got started in the trade through working with my father. He did
demolition for over 30 years. I saw his work over the years, so when I was about 23
years of age I decided to try it out myself. Eventually, I opened my own business
and I have been doing for over 10 years now. We had some setbacks, some ups and
downs trying to figure it all out, but business is doing well now.
Dorsey: Are
you from
Louisville? Did
you go to a
JCPS school?
Watson: Yes, I
Photo,
was born and
raised in
Louisville. I
graduated
from Eastern
High School
in 1999. I have
three kids,
and they are
all JCPS
students that attend Crosby Middle and Stopher Elementary. My father is a
graduate of Eastern High School as well along with his 12 brothers and 1 sister. We
grew up in the Berrytown and Eastwood Neighborhood.
Dorsey: That is very important part of your family’s story. You all are a local family
and have built a multiple generation successful business, and now your kids are
students in JCPS. That’s why Supplier Diversity is important because we give
businesses like yours the opportunity to help JCPS be better, and in turn, you’re

aising
your family
to be
successful.
So tell me
about this
project
here at
Stuart
Middle?
Watson:
The goal of
the project
was to
remove the
outside
bleachers that had been here over 50 years. It was easier than what we were
used too because we didn’t have to manage traffic. We had to take out about
200 tons of concrete. There was some aluminum included too, which we
recycled. It was good job we were able to complete in two weeks. My
supervisor and staff managed the project. We used a 200 Komatsu for
excavation and some dump trucks to haul it away.
Dorsey: Was this your first JCPS project?
Watson: Yes, we have tried to submit some bids in the past, but we
were never the low bidder. So, after a few times, we just focused
on doing work with private developers. Then we received a phone
call from 7PM that we were wanted, and we bid on two projects
and we were the low bidder on Stuart project.
Dorsey: What made you want to bid on a JCPS job this time?

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Black Firemen Safety
Academy
By Greg Vann—Generalist of Black Male Achievement
Photo, Abdul Sharif
Aconversation about the achievement gap with the Jefferson County Fire
Department’s (JCFD) Public Information Officer led to a partnership between the
JCFD and Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) called the “Black Firemen Safety
Academy.” Jefferson County firemen volunteer to visit a school bi-weekly to talk about fire
safety and becoming a firefighter with students. The purpose of these visits is not only to
help save lives through fire safety, but to also put Black men in a position to show Black
students that there are no limits on what they can become. “We want to encourage young
Black men and show them that they can do anything they set their minds to,” said Jordan
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Yuodis, P.I.O.
for the
Jefferson
County Fire
Department.
“Somebody
did the same
thing for me.
They’ll
remember
this for the
rest of their lives”.
After visiting Shacklette
Elementary on October
10th, school Principal
Kevin Garner said,
“Thank you for visiting
our school. It meant the
world to our boys and it
meant the world to their
parents!”
The firemen have already visited Shacklette Elementary and Byck Elementary, and
plan to continue to visit schools bi-weekly. To inquire about the B.F.S.A. visiting your
school, please contact Greg Vann at gregory.vann@jefferson.kyschools.us.

DR. CRYSTAL DEGREGORY KICKS-OFF
19-20 GIRLS OF COLOR COMMUNITY
CONVERSATIONS
By Abdul Sharif
Generalist—Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department
F
resh off the road from
tending to her family
in the hurricane ravaged
island of the Bahamas, Dr.
Crystal deGregory joined a
group of nearly 50 people at
the W.E.B. DuBois Academy
to talk about Historically
Black Colleges (HBCUs) and
a sense of belonging for
girls of color.
Known for her collaborative advocacy and entrepreneurial
leadership, critically-acclaimed historian and storyteller Dr. Crystal
A. deGregory is the founder of HBCUstory. A gifted orator and
sought-after commentator, she offers a wide range of expertise on
multiple topics including history, culture, education, black fraternity
and sorority life, and of course, HBCUs for publications
including TIME, the American Historical Review, and Frankfort’s State
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Journal. Recently, she
served as the awardwinning
inaugural
director of the Atwood
Institute for Race,
Education, and the
Democratic Ideal at
Kentucky State
University.
It was great to see so
many young girls of color in attendance at our first Girls of Color
Community Conversation. This was due in part to several Louisville
Metro Community Centers, led by Ben Johnson, bringing groups of
young ladies to our conversation. Many of the young girls had never
heard of Dr. deGregory, but quickly opened up to her interpersonal
style of speaking and her love for Black girls. In addition to
students, there were also several parents, community members,
and Jefferson County Board of Education district 6 representative
Corrie Shull was also in attendance.
Our Girls of Color Community Conversations are opened to the
public take place bi-monthly. Our next Community Conversation
will take place on January 22, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
W.E.B. DuBois Academy. The featured speaker will be Dr. Cherie
Dawson-Edwards who will present on the history and examples of
injustice inside the school system.
To register for our next Girls of Color Community Conversation, or
for more information, please contact Vanessa McPhail at 485-3631,
email vanessa.mcphail@jefferson.kyschools.us.
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DATA MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Each month we will highlight one of the Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department’s Data Management
Research Technicians. This month we would like to introduce you to Catherine Collesano!
My name is Catherine Collesano. I have worked at Jefferson County
Public Schools for over 15 years and I am a senior member of the
Diversity, Equity, and Poverty staff. As Data Manager in DEP, I
assist with organizing professional development workshops, co-edit
Envision Equity, complete data requests and reports for colleagues,
maintain the DEP website, and provide support for our team of specialists
on projects we are working on. My favorite part of my job is when I get to
interact with cultural organizations in our community and collaborate on
programs, and see projects that students have worked on. I always like
opportunities to listen to teachers and students, and learn from them –
learn about what their concerns are, what they have accomplished, or
what they need more support on.
I have lived in Louisville most of my life, and I am a graduate of DuPont
Manual High School and the University of Louisville. In my spare time I
enjoy gardening, hiking with my dog, cooking, listening to music, and
traveling. I’ve traveled to several other countries, but the countries I would
still like to visit are New Zealand, Japan, Norway, and Russia.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about our upcoming
professional development sessions or if you want to submit an article for
Envision Equity.
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To Be
Called
By Bryan Smith—Teacher Olmsted
Academy North
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W
hile growing up, my
family primarily
consisted of my mother, an
older sister and brother, and
one younger sister. Though
terms like stepbrother or
stepsister weren’t used, it is
important that I explain my
familial structure. As a result of
different dads, the differences
would resonate through some
of our physical features,
mannerisms, and interests. For
example, my brother was often
admired for his uncanny
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esemblance to our grandfather and brilliance. I looked
nothing like the man, and landed in low reading group.
Instances like this propelled my wonderment of selfdiscovery.
It wasn’t until I was praised for my athletic ability during a
game of tackle football. “You’re strong and fast. You are like a
rocket!” an older cousin called me. In my 8 year old mind, I
had finally arrived. I wasn’t called the smartest kid, the
musically inclined child, or even the baby. But boy, could I
run. I spent many years later playing sports in an effort to
fulfill the need to be called athletic.
Though I was a mediocre athlete, the desire to be called good
at something drove my interest. I worked hard on and off the
field, believed I could improve, and committed to team
values. In my heart, I believed I had the potential to succeed.
Question. What would have happened if I was called a good
reader? What about a promising Math student? How about a
prodigious child-chef with unharnessed potential? I’m sure I
would have misspelled words, faltered through equations, or
burned some eggs. Nevertheless, being called impacts the
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identity of young minds and hearts. This can either be
positive or negative, inspiring or disparaging. I submit to
parents, guardians, and all stakeholders the importance of
being called. As influencers, we wield the awesome power to
call students towards achievement and greatness. Call
positivity over negative behavior. Call academic success over
failure. And by all means, call the untapped potential and
gifts of every student into existence.
Keep Calling,
-Bryan Smith
L.U.V.
Louisville’s Uncles Volunteer
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Books for Young Readers
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Proudest Blue
By Ibtihaj Muhammad
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
(September 10, 2019)
Prek- 3 rd grade
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in Sky
By Kwame Mbalia
Rick Riordan Presents (October 15, 2019)
Grade Level: 3 – 7
Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad brings a lovely
and whimsical story of two sisters on their first day of
school. For eldest sister Asiya, it is also her first day
of hijab. Although she finds her hijab to be strong and
beautiful not everyone views it the same way. Little
sister Faizah lifts her sister up throughout the story
and leaves the audience with an uplifting message of
being proud of who you are.
Seventh grader Tristan Strong is grieving the death of
his best friend Eddie after a bus accident and sent to
stay with his grandparents in the middle of nowhere
Alabama. Tristan begins reading Eddie's journal and
is soon transported through the journal to the world of
Alke, where African American folk characters are
gods. As the people of Alke are suffering Tristan
becomes a reluctant hero in this fantastic and diverse
novel for middle schoolers.
Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing
Inspired Generations
By Kelly Starlings Lyon
Nancy Paulsen Books (August 6, 2019)
Kindergarten to 3 rd grade
Lyons delves into the history of the African-American anthem and how it
has inspired generations throughout persistent racism and oppression.
Wonderful, indepth illustrations add to the impact of the story of this
essential song.
Images obtained from Google Images..
Book list provided by the LFPL.
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J E F F E R S O N C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND POVERTY DEPARTMENT
NAACP/JCPS
C O M M U N I T Y F O R U M
The forums are designed to communicate openly and provide information related to
issues of access and opportunity for student success. They are viewed as a means to
enlighten our membership and community about Jefferson County Public School’s
programs, policies, practices, and procedures.
Dr. Carmen Coleman, JCPS Chief Academic Officer
Ms. Kim Chevalier, JCPS Exceptional Childhood Education
Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Alicia Averette, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Support Programs
Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.
Maupin Elementary School, 1312 Catalpa St.
(In the gymnasium)
Speakers:
Dr. Carmen Coleman, JCPS
Chief Academic Officer
Ms. Kim Chevalier, JCPS
Exceptional Childhood Education
Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith,
Assistant Superintendent
for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Alicia Averette, Assistant
Superintendent of Academic
Support Programs
FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT
DONALD DILLARD AT 485-6788.
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J E F F E R S O N C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND POVERTY DEPARTMENT
With Dr. Shelley Thomas & Dr. David Owen
The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Office of Diversity, Equity, and
Poverty would like to invite you to attend our November Speaker Series (PD)
with Dr. Shelley Thomas and Dr. David Owen. Our Speaker Series features
presentations from local and national experts in education. The topic of this
month's Speaker Series (PD) is White Allies: Supporting Lived Experiences.
Dr. Shelley Thomas is an Associate Professor of Elementary,
Middle, and Secondary Teacher Education at the University of
Louisville. Dr. Thomas' areas of research include
transdisciplinary social justice approaches to pervasive
challenges in education, the impact of social justice perspectives
on teachers and teacher candidates, cultural competence and
culturally responsive teaching in clinical teacher education and
teaching contexts, and the pipeline for Teachers of Color.
Dr. David Owen is Department Chairperson, Professor of
Philosophy, and Director of the Diversity Literacy Program at the
University of Louisville. Prof. Owen’s research interests are
mainly in social philosophy, including critical race theory, the
philosophy of diversity, Habermas, and the Frankfurt School. His
previous publications and current projects include developing a
philosophical approach to diversity and a critical theory of
whiteness that will explain the structural and unconscious
mechanisms by which racial oppression is reproduced.
Monday, November 11, 2019
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Marion C. Moore School
6415 Outer Loop
PD# 19-20106461
Or
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Southern High School
8620 Preston Hwy.
PD# 19-20106462
For more information, please contact Telva Hogan at 485-7318 or telva.hogan@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Please register for Professional Development (PD) sessions on pdCentral.
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J E F F E R S O N C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S
D I V E R S I T Y , E Q U I T Y , A N D P O V E R T Y D E P A R T M E N T
The Winter Edition
During the Literacy & Hip-Hop
camp students will read the story
Brothers of the Knight by Debbie
Allen, work on engaging reading
and craft activities, and learn about
the history and fundamentals of
hip-hop from a professional dance
instructor!
For more information, please call Taylor Utley 485-6331
or register online at: http://bit.ly/jcpslitandwinter.
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ENVISION EQUITY NOVEMBER 2018
Title Session Code Date & Time Location Contact
Equity Institute 19-20106747
(morning session)
19-20106749
(afternoon session)
November 4
8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Galt House Hotel
and Suites
(Downtown
Louisville)
Dr. Monica
Lakhwani
(502) 485-7269
Diversity Mobile
Summit
Search “Mobile
Summit” on
pdCentral to see the
session codes.
November 7
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Zachary Taylor
Elementary
Dr. Monica
Lakhwani
(502) 485-7269
White Allies:
Supporting Lived
Experiences
19-20106461 November 11
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Marion C. Moore
School
Vanessa McPhail
(502) 485-3631
Intelligent Lives 19-20105679 November 11
3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Muhammad Ali
Center
Dr. Monica
Lakhwani
(502) 485-7269
A Mile in My
Shoes: Homeless
Education
19-20107409 November 12
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
JCPS Shawnee
Satellite Office
Giselle Danger
(502) 485-3650
White Allies:
Supporting Lived
Experiences
19-20106462 November 13
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Southern High
Vanessa McPhail
(502) 485-3631
Integrating Art
With Underserved
Populations
19-20105576 November 13
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Seneca High
Dr. Monica
Lakhwani
(502) 485-7269
I Am Rohingya 19-20105749 November 18
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Muhammad Ali
Center
Dr. Monica
Lakhwani
(502) 485-7269
Civil Rights Trail
Markers
19-20105150 November 20
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
UofL College of Arts
and Sciences Fine
Arts Center (1616
Rowan Street,
Louisville, KY)
Dr. Monica
Lakhwani
(502) 485-7269
To view a complete list of DEP professional development sessions, visit https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/node/1350
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ENVISION EQUITY NOVEMBER 2018
Announcing...
"The Model"
Starting in the September edition of
Envision Equity, we will highlight sample
lesson plans and videos of Jefferson
County Public Schools (JCPS) classroom
teachers who are culturally responsive and
innovative. This new section of Envision
Equity will be called “The Model.”
If you are a JCPS teacher or know of a
JCPS teacher who should be highlighted as
a model of culturally responsive and
innovative classroom practices, please
submit his or her contact information to
abdul.sharif2@jefferson.kyschools.us by
the 15th of each month.
Editor—Catherine Collesano
Editor, Photo Contributor—Abdul Sharif
Credits
Special thanks to all of our community partners and educators who helped make this special edition of
Envision Equity possible.
Envision Equity is a publication of the JCPS Department of Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Programs. All
submissions should be sent to Catherine Collesano at catherine.collesano@jefferson.kyschools.us or Abdul
Sharif at abdul.sharif2@jefferson.kyschools.us. If you are interested in becoming a subscriber or a
contributor to Envision Equity, please contact one of the editors at the above email address.
www.jefferson.kyschools.us
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