Gathering of Leaders in the Education of Black Youth
Wheelock College and the Delores Walker Johnson Center for School Leadership of Atlas Communities presents a unique gathering of educational leaders of all Black male institutions. First they will share their experiences and questions with each other, and then share their knowledge with others interested in their approach.
June 3, 2007
Registration/ Welcome reception
5pm - All participants and invited guests attend the welcome reception at the home of the President of Wheelock College
Reception and Dinner – 5:30- 8:30
Welcome remarks - Jackie Jenkins-Scott
Context and setting - Larry Leverett and Ron Walker
The Charge to the Participants - David Banks


June 4, 2007
Retreat Day Agenda

Participants with supportive guidance from the facilitator will engage in a reflective, thoughtful and energizing retreat session. Participants will have time to think and talk about their work, contemplate their next steps and ponder new questions and issues that they will face in the future. This will also afford them a chance to meet new colleagues and begin to build their network.

Refreshment Breaks will be included within this designated space.

7:30 – 8:30

Breakfast
8: 30 – 12:00

Welcome and Introduction of the Facilitator
Ron Walker – Director, Delores Walker Johnson Center for Thoughtful Leadership
Opening Experiences – The Retreat Begins

Introductions – (Participants)
Who are we?
Why we do what we do?
12:30 – 1:30

Lunch (Buffet)

1:30 - 3:00

The Retreat Resumes
5: 00 - 8:00

Reception and Discussion with the Foundation representatives
Hosted by the Boston Foundation
Welcome - Paul Grogan, President of The Boston Foundation
Panel discussion – Why is single gender schooling a viable option for educating black male youth?
Moderator – Dr. Larry Leverett
Dianne Wilkerson, State Senator
Benjamin Wright, Regional Director of Victory Schools
Dr. Ronald Mincy, Maurice V. Russell Professor of Social Policy and Social Work Practice at Columbia University
Sonni Holland, Program Coordinator, The Charles Hayden Foundation


June 5, 2007
Consultation Day Agenda
This day is devoted to sharing and consultation. The school leaders will share learning’s about their work in a single gender school. They will respond to questions, insights and comments from an invited audience. Invited guests will come from higher education, government, business, community based organizations, k-12 education, faith community, research community and the philanthropic community. Individuals or organizations interested in starting single gender schools will also be encouraged to attend.


7:30 – 8:30

Breakfast

8: 30 – 10:00


Retreat Resumes

10:00 – 11:30

(Break will be included)

The Gathering of Leaders: A Contemplation on the Education of Black Male Students
Moderators, Dr. Rosa A Smith, President of The Schott Foundation and Milton J. Little Jr., President of the United Way of Massachusetts

A Community Discussion -

Principals of schools for black male youth (k-12) and experts on the topic. Principals share their stories with the community.

Questions and reaction from the audience.

11:30 – 12:30
Lunch

12:30 – 2:00
Introduction of the Keynote speaker –

Keynote speaker –Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, President/Educational Consultant, African American Images


2:00 – 2:30

Closing Gathering













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