Diversity Conferences
Convening educators to promote equal educational opportunity
College Board Advocacy hosts a number of annual meetings and events that invite educators to focus on the needs of minority and underserved groups.
City Streets & School Corridors
The success of our nation rests on educating all of our students to their fullest potential. On Wednesday, October 21st, the College Board will convene community leaders, educators, and policy experts for a candid conversation and a series of highly interactive sessions focusing on the needs of minority, immigrant, and low-income students. Chancellors Joel Klein (New York City Schools) and Matthew Goldstein (CUNY), will provide opening remarks and discuss their successful partnership. Three concurrent sessions will follow addressing the educational experiences of young men of color, college counseling for diverse populations, and the urgent need for the Dream Act. Advance registration is required. For more information, read the program description (.pdf/90K).
October 21, 2009
College Board Annual Forum, Hilton New York
2–5 p.m.
The National AP® Equity Colloquium is an annual event that brings together educators from across the country to discuss solutions for expanding access and increasing equity in the AP Program. Other topics at this event include specific strategies for preparing, recruiting, and retaining traditionally underrepresented students in rigorous high school courses.
March 27–29, 2009
The Westin Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles, California
Prepárate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America brings together members from higher education, secondary schools, middle schools, and community based organizations—with the common goal of increasing Latino student success at the postsecondary level.
March 1–2, 2010
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, California
The 2009 National Chinese Language and Culture conference is dedicated to expanding support for Chinese education and promoting global understanding and skills among U.S. students. Co-organized by the College Board and Asia Society and hosted by Chicago Public Schools, this national event brings together participants from across K-16 education and provides a venue to share best practices, build partnerships and advance the field of Chinese language education.
April 30–May 2, 2009
Marriott Magnificent Mile Downtown Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
The Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI) celebrates individual triumphs over educational inequities, and provides opportunities for future successful partnerships that will ensure postsecondary access and excellence for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Students.
April 19–20, 2010
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
A Dream Deferred: The Future of African American Education is devoted to bringing together educational and community leaders to discuss and explore models of excellence that address the most critical educational issues that directly impact African American students.
April 29–30, 2010
Spelman College/Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia