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An Ecosystem for Excellence

Explore the achievement and opportunity gaps in education, and learn how to create an ecosystem of support for disenfranchised learners. Share best practices, understand barriers, and align priorities.

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An Ecosystem for Excellence

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  1. An Ecosystem for Excellence Phaedra Wainaina., JD Founder & CEO Westbank Company & Subsidiaries

  2. Education is our Freedom and Freedom Should be Everyone’s Business. - Official motto of the American G.I. Forum

  3. Objectives • Share considerations for assisting disenfranchised learners. • Provide scope and understanding for providing wrap around services. • To determine causes of educational disparities. • Create dialogue regarding best practices and industry standards regarding disenfranchised learners.

  4. DEFINITIONS • Achievement Gap- The disparity in academic performance between groups of students. • Disenfranchised Learner- individuals whose educational advancement was not considered during the original architecture of our current educational system. i.e., students of color, women, non-Christian, ethnic minorities etc., • Minorities- individuals who derive from African, Latina/o or Southeast Asian ancestry. • Opportunity Gap- The disproportionate impact race and ethnicity has on the advancement on people of color.

  5. A HISTORICAL TIMELINE

  6. WHERE ARE WE NOW THE OPPORTUNITY GAP Who: Students of color. What: The systemic and implicit barriers that exist for students within ethnic minorities. How: Limited or no access to LIFE needs. Outcomes: Students of color often have to overcome MORE challenges to have an EQUAL chance at life’s opportunities.

  7. THE OPPORTUNITY GAP

  8. WHY ECOSYSTEMS ARE NECESSARY • To reaffirm the notion that affirmative action is needed to protect opportunities for disenfranchised learners. • To debunk the myths that current practices have closed achievement gaps amongst disenfranchised learners. • To address the socioeconomic Opportunity Gap that exists for students of color.

  9. CREATING AN ECOSYSTEM

  10. FOCUS 1: LEARN ABOUT YOUR LEARNER Purpose Identify learner barriers & challenges. Identify learner interests & catalyst. Build a rapport. Remove your experiences. Unlearn, learn and relearn. Payoff Building a system that works. Best match and fit outcomes. Sustainability.

  11. FOCUS 1: LEARN ABOUT YOUR LEARNER TIME TO SHARE: What are your observation techniques?

  12. FOCUS 1: LEARN ABOUT YOUR LEARNER TIPS: Utilize value assessments Challenge yourself to learn ONE unique thing about your learner. Communicate with other advocates who engage with the learner. Invite and invest in the learner’s support system(s).

  13. FOCUS 2: OUTLINE AND ALIGN PRIORITIES Purpose Identify learner priorities Triage major issues. Create short term and long term goals. Identify gaps. Vision & goal setting. Payoff Establishing learner buy-in. Creating & enhancing learner values. Promote soft skill creation. Efficiency.

  14. FOCUS 2: OUTLINE AND ALIGN PRIORITIES TIME TO SHARE: How do you outline & align priorities?

  15. FOCUS 2: OUTLINE AND ALIGN PRIORITIES TIPS: Talk to the learner. Create the vision they want. Be affirmative, no matter the decision. Walk them through the process. Have the learner replicate this step for themselves.

  16. FOCUS 3: ECOSYSTEM ALIGNMENT & PILOTING Purpose Small test group. Creates learner dialogue and intrigue. Outlines measures & rewards. Inherently identifies ecosystem guidelines. Payoff System creation & replication.

  17. TIME TO TEST: Meet your class

  18. FOCUS 3: ECOSYSTEM ALIGNMENT & PILOTING • What are Aaron’s challenges & barriers? • What are Aaron’s interests and catalysts? • What are Aaron’s priorities? • What are the most important supports Aaron needs?

  19. FOCUS 3: ECOSYSTEM ALIGNMENT & PILOTING • What are Brittany’s challenges & barriers? • What are Brittany’s interests and catalysts? • What are Brittany’s priorities? • What are the most important supports Brittany needs?

  20. FOCUS 3: ECOSYSTEM ALIGNMENT & PILOTING • What are Claire’s challenges & barriers? • What are Claire’s interests and catalysts? • What are Claire’s priorities? • What are the most important supports Claire needs?

  21. FOCUS 3: ECOSYSTEM ALIGNMENT & PILOTING • What are Dylan’s challenges & barriers? • What are Dylan’s interests and catalysts? • What are Dylan’s priorities? • What are the most important supports Dylan needs?

  22. FOCUS 3: ECOSYSTEM ALIGNMENT & PILOTING • What are Eric’s challenges & barriers? • What are Eric’s interests and catalysts? • What are Eric’s priorities? • What are the most important supports Eric needs?

  23. FOCUS 3: ECOSYSTEM ALIGNMENT & PILOTING • What are Felicia’s challenges & barriers? • What are Felicia’s interests and catalysts? • What are Felicia’s priorities? • What are the most important supports Felicia needs?

  24. THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATES What it SHOULD be What is NOT An opportunity to relive your perceived failures. A space to unravel toxic “ally” behavior. An opportunity devalue learner goals or desired outcomes. • An opportunity to reaffirm learner strengths. • An opportunity for professional and personal development. • An opportunity for true unbiased and genuine diversification of thought, experience and existence.

  25. AN EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM What it SHOULD include: What it SHOULD NOT include: Derogatory counterpart comparison. Uniform or cookie cutter implementation. • Cross generational learning • Mentorship • Near Peer: 1-5 yr age gap • Entry Level Mentor: 5-10 year gap • Advance Level Mentor: 10 yrs + • Integrated learning experiences • Wrap around supportive services.

  26. AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATES’ TOOLKIT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Housing Services Shelters Low Income Housing First Time Homebuyers Programs Housing for homeless youth Establishing residency Refugees Mental & Physical Health • Hospitals • Free or Low Income Clinics • Counseling & Therapy • Food Banks • Stress Management Financial Capabilities • Budgeting • Credit • Debt Management • Planning for College • Planning for retirement

  27. God offers to every mind a choice between truth and repose. Take which you please – you can never have both. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

  28. QUESTIONS

  29. An Ecosystem for Excellence Phaedra Wainaina., JD Founder & CEO Westbank Company & Subsidiaries

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