THEME: African American Studies in the Digital Age
Conference Mission
To address efforts to coordinate “best practices” of African American
History/ Studies Infusion, Teacher Development, and Achievement Gap concerns
through a collaborative endeavor with various agencies, institutions and stake-holders.
Conference Objectives
Participants will be able to identify and
develop useful strategies for the infusion of African American history/ studies
within
current SC Academic Standards.
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Participants will be able to collaborate
to learn strategies for curriculum development/integration.
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Participants will create professional develop-ment
activities that will address student learning and student achievement
Target Audience
“Promising Practices in African American Studies across the Curriculum” will
attract a diverse audience from the State of South Carolina. Specifically, the Conference will target:
- Primary and secondary school teachers
- Professors of higher education
- School administrators
- Members of boards of education
- Community organizations and stakeholders
