b". . . CAAASA 2024. . .Student Voice is their Action, and their Action is Change: Room: Pacific CMTSS for African American Students - a District's Initiative Presenter: Presenter: Presenter:BrandyClarkDr. RobertVerdiDr. EsperanzaArce President Interim Superintendent of SchoolsChief Academic Officer, Moreno Valley USDMoreno Valley Unified School District Educational Services Board of Education Moreno Valley Unified School DistrictPresenter: Presenter: Presenter:LatoyshaBrown Dr. DanaDunams KarenJohnson College and CareerWelcome and RegistrationExpanded Learning ProgramsReadiness Director and Student Services Director and Opportunities DirectorMoreno Valley UnifiedMoreno Valley Unified Moreno Valley UnifiedSchool DistrictSchool District School DistrictAbstract: This presentation will provide a blueprint for participants on how Moreno Valley Unified School District will continue to positively impact the achievement of African American students in A-G completion rates, suspension rates, chronic absenteeism rates and graduation rates (which African American students are now the student group with the highest graduation rate) through the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for African American Students Initiative. MVUSD recognizes that in order to impact the achievement of our African American students, we must listen to their voice and meet their specific needs.California Black Studies Curriculum Room: Palms 5Presenter: Presenter: Presenter:Dr. TravisJ. Bristol ZethaNobles TamaraShilohAssociate Professor of Education New Haven Unified School District Just Imagine KidZUniversity of California, Berkeley Presenter: Presenter:MaRondaX CrystalMenzies, PhDAfrikan Black Coalition Founder & Chief Innovation OfficerEmancipatED Abstract: In June 2023, the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans submitted its final report to the California Legislature. Among the Task Forces recommendations was the development of a Black Studies Curriculum. This session will highlight the Black Studies Curriculum co-designed process that has included high school students, community-based educators, classroom teachers, and university faculty. Additionally, presenters will share a draft module from the Black Studies Curriculum.Fostering Integration in Early Childhood Education: Implications for California Room: Pacific G (2nd Floor)Presenter: Presenter:SaraPlasencia HannaMelnickPolicy AdvisorSenior Policy Advisor Learning Policy Institute Learning Policy InstituteAbstract: Research highlights several academic and social benefits of attending socioeconomically, racially, and ethnically diverse learning environments. However, early learning programs are remarkably segregated, partly due to policies that govern access to programs. In California, research shows that children of color have disproportionately low access to high-quality, integrated early learning programs. This presentation will identify ways that state and district policies can support diverse programs, drawing from examples in California and other states. Focus Area: Equity and Racial/Social Justice Issues in Schools46 March 13 - 15, 2024 | San Diego, California"