Advanced Academic Services is part of the Austin Independent School District. This blog provides information, activities, and events regarding advanced academics and high ability children and teens. Smart without compromise. Potential without limits.

Monday, April 20, 2015

African-American Parent Engagement Conference, April 25th


8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Saturday, April 25
LBJ Early College High School

Invited Guest Speakers
 • Dr. Sterling Lands II, My Brother’s Keeper
• Manny Scott, Original Freedom Writer
• Mychal Wynn, college and career planning
• Dr. Donna Y. Ford, national education author
• Dr. Anthony Muhammad, national school
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Topics of Interest 
• Being an advocate for your child
• College and career readiness
• AP/gifted and special education classes
• How to prevent diabetes
• How to talk to police
• My Brother’s Keeper

Hosted in partnership with Austin Area Alliance of Black School Educators, Austin Urban League, City of Austin and Greater Calvary Rites of Passage Inc.