b'. . . Town & Country Resort. . .Workshop Series VII3:30pm - 4:30pmA BSU DONE RIGHT, How to Enhance Achievement Through BSU Leadership Room: Pacific F (2nd Floor)Presenter: Presenter:Debra MooreWashington Dr. AmeliaHerrera-NakamuraPresident UBSUC Assistant Superintendent Emeritus Teacher, Modesto Unified School District United Black Student Unions of California State Treasurer,United Black Student Unions of CaliforniaAbstract: How Do You BSU? Practitioners explore A BSU DONE RIGHT and workbook to guide BSUs in becoming equity leaders promoting academic achievement. Presenters introduce authored works including a rubric identifying BSU tiered rankings. Workshop explains scaffolding to help BSUs advance social justice and scholarship, while moving from one BSU performance ranking to another. Presentation includes "Black Student Unions: An Advisor\'s Guide to Starting Your Very Own," offering strategies on enhancing learning environments and achievement through strong BSUs.Focus Area: Equity and Racial/Social Justice Issues in SchoolsEquity through Culturally Relevant Literature: A Transformative Approach Room: Pacific G (2nd Floor)Presenter: Presenter:NadineLuke GeraldLukeInstructional Coach/ToSADirector of Access & Equity, African American Student Achievement Palmdale School District Palmdale School DistrictAbstract: This workshop will explore the power of culturally relevant literature in creating equity in the classroom. This session delves into current literature, uncovering equitable opportunities within these books. Geared towards educators, principals, and curriculum directors, this presentation will offer strategies for incorporating inclusive texts and fostering a more equitable educational environment. Learn how literature can be a driving force for positive change and high levels of student engagement in the classroom, benefiting all stakeholders.Focus Area: Equity and Racial/Social Justice Issues in SchoolsA Districts Response to the Promise of Brown: How the Office of the AfricanRoom: Pacific H (2nd Floor)American Academic Acceleration Supports Black Students and FamiliesPresenter: Presenter:Dr. LisaMitchell JacqueMachado-AustinExecutive Director, African American AcademicProgram Manager, African American Academic Acceleration Dept Acceleration Dept Fresno Unified School District Fresno Unified School DistrictAbstract: Despite legislation and policy, educational disparities continue to oppress the education system, holding far too many Black students back from achieving their fullest potential. Attendees will learn how the third largest California school district (Fresno Unified) created an initiative to expand access to education and opportunity for Black students. An overview will be provided of the foundational history of the African American Academic Acceleration (A4) Department and how data was used to implement critical programs to support Black students. Focus Area: Equity and Racial/Social Justice Issues in SchoolsCAAASA 2024 Statewide Professional Development Summit47'