b'. . . Town & Country Resort. . .Leaving Genius on the Table: Practical Tools to Identify, Nurture, Room: Palms 7and Sustain Black BrilliancePresenter: Abstract: Equity does not have to be the enemy of excellence. Opportunities to participate in ColinSealeadvanced academics and gifted education can be trans-formative for Black students living thinkLawin under-resourced communities. However, creating these opportunities can be a daunting Founder & CEO task. This ses-sion explores the why and the how of providing high-quality program-ming for underserved high-ability Black students and offers a low-prep/high-yield framework for transforming tier 1 instruction so that each student, regardless of their previous academic success can have ac-cess to powerful, high-level critical thinking every day. You Are Enough: Re-imagining Our Role as Equity Leaders for Room: Pacific F (2nd Floor)African American Students and FamiliesPresenter: Abstract: Educational leaders will gain insight into concepts about equity NicoleAnderson leadership for African American students and families. Topics include re-CEO & Founder imagining African American student success in public education in light of Nicole Anderson andthe 70 year anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, unpackingterms Associates Consulting LLCassociated with You Are Enough in connection to equity and culturally proficient leadership, and responding effectively to cultural differences that impact African American student experiences in schools through the Cultural Proficiency and Systems Frameworks.Financial Foundations: Cultivating Economic Empowerment in Room: Palms 8Our Youth - A Workshop for EducatorsPresenter: Presenter:JoshuaMitton MikelVandersliceChief Program Officer 8th Grade Social Studies/Esports Teacher/Esports California Council on Economic Education Club Advisor/Jr. Black Achievers advisorMoreno Valley Unified School DistrictAbstract: This session showcases hands-on personal finance and economics lessons for grades 6-12. Learn engaging methods to initiate early financial understanding, dismantle barriers, and widen college and career access, especially for students of color. Experience practical activities that make economic concepts accessible and exciting, promoting equitable financial literacy.Powerful Partnerships for Black Student Success Room: Pacific G (2nd Floor)Presenter: Presenter:Dr. AliciaMontgomery Dr. J.C.FarrCEO Executive Director, Equity Access & Success Center for Powerful Public Schools Pittsburg Unified School DistrictAbstract: One districts journey to improve outcomes for their most under-served students through a strong partnership with Center for Powerful Public Schools. Participants will walk away with a guide to working with partners like the Center to strengthen culturally relevant and sustaining practices, gain access to the Powerful School Frameworka tool to guide your work, and learn from leaders doing the work.CAAASA 2024 Statewide Professional Development Summit55'