SPECIAL EVENT

GET READY TO
S.O.A.R.
(Seize Opportunities And Resources)
 

EDUCATION SUPER SUMMIT!
Saturday, November 21, 2009

Omaha North High School
Viking Center, Auditorium, and Classrooms
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES:  (All in one place...don’t miss this event!!!)

• Get Information on Scholarships and Financial Assistance
• Learn about Jobs and Job Training Opportunities
• Gain Access to Valuable Resources and Opportunities
• Attend Informative Sessions and Get Your Questions Answered by School Representatives and Community Groups
• Enjoy Free Breakfast and Lunch
• Chance to Win Prizes and Drawings (for participants)
• Learn more about special opportunities for parents, families and students from over 40 community groups, organizations, and elected officials
   

SCHEDULE:

8:00 am            FREE BREAKFAST AND NETWORKING

                           Display Tables/Booths Open

                              After School Programs, Early Childhood Programs, Free Health Services,
                              Academic Support Programs, Valuable Information for Parents, Families,
                              Educators, Students & Community

9:00 am            KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: 
                           The Last Dropout - Guest Speaker:  Linda Thompson-Black

                              Overview of the Empowered Schools - Ready by 21 Cradle to Career Initiative

10:00 am          MORNING SESSIONS:  Everything You Need to Know About…

                                Preparing Your Children to Enter School                                       
                                Helping A Struggling Student Recover
                                Building a Positive Relationship with Your Teacher     
                                Preparing for Life After High School
                                Education Standards, Credits, and Assessments (Tests)
                                Parent Involvement, Engagement, and Resources
                                Special Education & Special Needs                                  
                                Innovative Solutions to Help Students Achieve
                                Preparing for Jobs, Careers, and Entrepreneurship       
                                Gifted and Talented Students/AP Classes
                                Community Engagement and Mentoring
                                Building Assets of Students/Hope & Engage

11:30                       FREE LUNCH—Prepared by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering                 

12:30                       SPECIAL PRESENTATION:  EMPOWERED PARENTS and FAMILIES!

1:00 pm                  AFTERNOON SESSIONS:  Everything You Need to Know About...

                        Preparing Your Children to Enter School                                       
                                Helping A Struggling Student Recover
                                Building a Positive Relationship with Your Teacher     
                                Preparing for Life After High School
                                Education Standards, Credits, and Assessments (Tests)
                                Parent Involvement, Engagement, and Resources
                                Special Education & Special Needs                                  
                                Innovative Solutions to Help Students Achieve
                                Preparing for Jobs, Careers, and Entrepreneurship       
                                Gifted and Talented Students/AP Classes
                                Community Engagement and Mentoring
                                Building Assets of Students/Hope & Engage

2:30 pm                  SUMMIT ENDS—Tables, Booths and Displays Open Until  3:30 pm
 

Hosted by the Empowered Schools: Ready by 21 Cradle to Career Initiative
Empowering African-American and North Omaha Parents, Families and Students to S.O.A.R.

SPONSORS, PARTNERS & PARTICIPANTS…(more organizations and groups are joining daily)
Over 40 community organizations, colleges, and universities…plus educators, elected officials, and specialists to answer your questions and provide valuable information.

REGISTRATION  (FREE EVENT, Registration is encouraged...space is limited)

     Call:  402-650-8765 or Sign-up at Participating Community Organization

     Mail to:  Empowerment Network    Education Super Summit    2221 N. 24th Street  Omaha NE  68110

     E-mail:  info@empoweromaha.com  or fax to 402-502-0757

     Click to download the Super Summit Registration form

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EVENT PARTNERS:
 

Summit Sponsors

Empowerment Network

Council of Omaha

Metropolitan Community College

100 Black Men of Omaha

National Coalition of 100 Black Women

Wesley House Academy

Building Bright Futures

Bright Futures Foundation

Learning Community Council

NorthStar Foundation - Outward Bound

Public Officials

Councilman Ben Gray

Councilman Pete Festersen

Councilman Franklin Thompson 

Commissioner -Chris Rodgers

Fred Conley – Metro Board

Freddie Gray – OPS Board & Learning Community Council

Justin Wayne – Learning Community Council

Sen. Brenda Council 

Sen. Tanya Cook

Congressman Lee Terry

 
Schools

Omaha Public Schools

North Omaha Village Schools

Cristo Rey Schools
 

Post Secondary

Metropolitan Community College

UNMC

UNL

UNO

Creighton University

Iowa Western CC

Youth Org.

100 Black Men - Saturday Academy and Mentoring Institute

Wesley House Leadership Academy

Talented 10th-Center for Holistic Development

Bridge to Success

Urban League - UYES

Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership - ENCAP

Girls Inc.

Middle School Learning Center Initiative

Boys Club Alumni

Black Men United

Community

After School & Mentoring Programs

Health

Early Childhood

Behavioral Health

Housing
       Omaha Housing Authority
       Family Housing Advisory Services
 

Jobs & Careers

Urban League

Impact One

ENCAP

Summer Jobs