Boys College Summer Literacy Institute by Rosalyn Shahid https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis The Boys College Summer Literacy Institute (BCSLI) is designed to use accelerated reading models to advance the literacy of Black boys. This proposal historicizes the need to support Black male literacy achievement and provides a three-year model to achieve this goal. en-us 2023-04-04 14:00:42 UTC 2025-04-24 12:58:41 UTC hello@padlet.com October, November and December, 2022 Dr. Alfred Tatum Visits Wayne RESA shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543725826 As educators, how do we work toward accelerating and nurturing the literary genius of Black boys? In this three-part series, award winning author and researcher, Dr. Alfred Tatum will share how to build upon the natural intellectual curiosity of Black boys through advanced disciplinary literacy and knowledge building practices.

During the first two sessions, Dr. Tatum will discuss a multidimensional reading model to move students toward advanced reading, writing and intellectual development giving attention to instruction and texts. Through examining the literacy development of Black boys, student artifacts, and the tenets of disciplinary literacy in the elementary grades, participants will leave with a greater understanding of a proven learning acceleration model. To conclude, participants will design interdisciplinary lessons that center culturally and historically advanced reading and writing skill development.]]> 2023-04-04 14:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543725826 October 20, 2022 Oakland Schools Community and Leadership host a viewing of Black Boys the Documentary shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543734879 Now that we know better, how do we do better? ]]> 2023-04-04 14:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543734879 A Call to Action shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543738659 Initial proposal drafted.
WRESA and Oakland Schools collaborate to determine how do we leverage our resources across county lines to support Black boys.

]]> 2023-04-04 14:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543738659 January 2023 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543745546 2023-04-04 14:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543745546 A Decade of Research on the Literacy Learning and Development of Black Boys 1999 - 2023 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543745851 Question: What do successful models reveal? How have we supported Black boys with reading explicitly? ]]> 2023-04-04 14:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543745851 Research on Accelerated Learning Models shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543750017 2023-04-04 14:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543750017 March 2023 Boys College Summer Literacy Institute Proposal shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543754498 2023-04-04 14:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543754498 Year 1 Teacher Outcomes shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543766997
Learn directly from Dr. Alfred Tatum, literacy expert who is known for his research, writing, and professional development in support of African American boys. 
  • Understand and apply their knowledge of being an academic and cultural support for students 
  • Create and teach  literacy lessons utilizing the Multidimensional Reading Model (MDRM) that move students toward advanced literacy and knowledge development in the core disciplines
  • Change of consciousness toward Black boys in teaching literacy practices that will actualize advance literacy and knowledge development 
  • Opportunities to improve current Tier One instruction for all students  upcoming school year 

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  • Provide a safe space to have a positive impact on the social and emotional well being of Black boys 
  • Develop a strong concept of reading within core academic disciplines 
  • Accelerate  decoding skills 
  • Accelerate reading comprehension 
  • Accelerate  reading fluency 
  • Apply new vocabulary knowledge 
  • Write to demonstrate understanding of intellectually challenging readings 
  • Improve students academic identity and self-efficacy

    • ]]>     2023-04-04 14:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543769049     Year 1 Professional Development shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543772583 June 27, 28, and 29th ]]> 2023-04-04 14:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543772583 Data Collection Year 1 (Summer 2023) shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543775717 Teacher surveys and interviews. Student pre and post diagnostic data, randomized interviews, and surveys.]]> 2023-04-04 14:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543775717 Fall 2023 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543780111 Continue to monitor students. Support teachers with designing lessons emphasizing the MDRM Advanced Literacy utilizing district resources. Collect perceptual data. ]]> 2023-04-04 14:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543780111 Year Two 2024 Focus Expand and Build Teacher and ISD Capacity shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543782427 Expand opportunity to districts who have interest and readiness. ]]> 2023-04-04 14:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543782427 Leverage Disciplinary Literacy Schoolwide Essentials shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543785027 2023-04-04 14:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543785027 Continue to support cohort one students and add cohort two with accelerated literacy development supports. shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543786292 Boys should be assigned school mentors to check in on their progress regularly. Mentors may be current teachers or other school members who have a special connection with the boys. ]]> 2023-04-04 14:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543786292 Year three (2025) Long-Term Impact shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543788502 Increased understanding of accelerated reading models. Scale to support other minoritized student populations. ]]> 2023-04-04 14:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543788502 NAEP Data 2015 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543806338 Michigan named as the second to last state in our nation for teaching Black boys to read. No targeted reform was established. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543806338 ISD Consultant Data - Perspectives Matter shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543823311 Through student focused groups, parent focused groups, working with teachers and administrators who have engaged with Wayne RESA's Cultivating the Genius of Black Boys and Oakland Schools African American Task Force and countless professional learning geared to support Black, we've learned: 1. Black boys and their parents want targeted support. 2. Black boys thrive when they feel supported with academically rigorous and engaging content. 3. Teachers request how to best support Black males often. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543823311 My Brother's Keeper Alliance National Example shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543828125 The first Black President of the United States has made history on many fronts. One of his most impactful moments, may be the creation of My Brothers Keeper Initiative. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543828125 African American Student Initiative shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543832295 A precedence has been set by MDE. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543832295 Study Success Models shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543841478 Urban Prep Academy continues to be a model of success for Black male students. Visiting this campus and learning from their model of success will inform our work. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543841478 Research Brief: Mentoring Black Males shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543877696 2023-04-04 16:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543877696 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543880675 2023-04-04 16:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543880675 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543887286 2023-04-04 16:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543887286 Relevant Research shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543893494 2023-04-04 16:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2543893494 Right to Literacy Landmark Case - Detroit Students, specifically Black boys, Demand a Right To Read! shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544103603 "Jamarria Hall, a student plaintiff turned civil rights activist, also recognized that his ability to gain access to literacy connected directly to his personal, social, and academic identities (personal communication, February 19, 2021). Although the courts initially dismissed the Detroit Right to Literacy case, citing “literacy - and the opportunity to obtain it - is of incalculable importance, but not necessarily a fundamental right” (as cited in Turner, 2020, para. 15), Jamarria and his classmates resisted this interpretation of the law by continuing to fight for what they considered a civil liberty. These students embodied the emancipatory beliefs of their foremothers and forefathers. In other words, Jamarria and his classmates read their world, understood that an injustice was present, and then moved to action. After a four-year-long battle and 66 years after Brown v Board of Education, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit agreed “the fundamental right to literacy was narrow but it does include the skills essential for basic exercise of other fundamental rights and liberties, most importantly participation in our political system” (Strauss, 2020, para. 10)."]]> 2023-04-04 19:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544103603 Reading Clinic Launches (July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, and August 1, 2, 3, 2023) shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544109133
    Six teachers (3 from each county) will pilot BCSLI reading clinic with their respective students. Districts will select students based on the MDRM model’s criteria to participate. 


    In alignment with MDRM, class sizes are not to exceed 10 students. 


    The (BCSLI) reading clinic will take place over 12 days. Young scholars will engage  in two 1-hour MDRM lessons during each session. 



    ]]>     2023-04-04 19:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544109133     shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544127009 2023-04-04 20:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544127009 Early 2000s Oakland Schools Establishes the African American Taskforce shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544130685 The Oakland County African American Male Task Force is a collaboration of educators, parents, community members, and other allies committed to the pursuit of positive life outcomes for African American male students. Our goal is to close the gaps in equity, opportunity and access between African American males in Oakland County, and their White and Asian peers, by providing them with the necessary support to ensure equal access and opportunity to an equitable education and schooling experience. ]]> 2023-04-04 20:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544130685 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544134012 Wayne RESA establishes Reaching and Teaching African Males Professional Learning series. Consultants Virginia Winters and Dr. Rosalyn Shahid model this series after the success of Dr. Jay Marks' professional development series focused on successfully teaching Black boys. The launch of the series was delayed by several years until the hire of a Black male consultant to serve as co-facilitator. Marvin Franklin has led this work throughout Wayne County from 2015 until present day.]]> 2023-04-04 20:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544134012 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544153015 2023-04-04 20:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544153015 For more information contact shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544161315 2023-04-04 21:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544161315 Spring 2023 shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544168495 2023-04-04 21:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2544168495 Reading Clinic Objectives shahidr1 https://padlet.com/shahidr1/3l6cavkliieadnis/wish/2563275774 Reading Clinic Objectives: 
    • Students will read texts that span the social and natural sciences. 
    • Increase the daily volume of texts read by students. 
    • Build textual lineages. 
    • Create outlets and environments for students to share texts in writing.
    • Engage students in literacy collaborative with cause-based readings. 
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