Join us for our Advisory Planning and Committee Meeting

Friday, February 19, 2010 from 6 – 9p.m., Kuch Hospitality Suite

Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA

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The Black Male Development Symposium will provide an opportunity for youth, adults, educational institutions, community organizations and individuals to participate in a one-day symposium designed to address the life-threatening issues facing Black male youth and adults.

Registration Links: Online Individual Registration | Online Group Registration | Download Registration Packet

Pathway One: Reclaiming the Black Male Image focuses on the historical relevance of Black images throughout various genres of media and how we can help Black males overcome the psychological assaults that exploit who they are and hinder their development.

Pathway Two: Educate to Elevate focuses on the widening “achievement gap” for Black males as the education reform movement advocates for institutional change in order to create more inclusive and positive learning environments. What models of teaching, learning and professional development are needed to prepare a new generation of leaders to meet the institutional challenges of educating a culturally, ethnically, religiously and economically diverse student population?

Pathway Three: Family and Relationships focuses on the power and responsibility of relationships. How do Black males learn the significance of celebrating themselves along with family, community, brotherhood, motherhood, sisterhood and womanhood?

Pathway Four: Health, Wellness and Spirituality focuses on assisting Black males in “tapping” into the various spiritual strategies that can empower them mentally, physically and spiritually.

PathwayFive: Strategies and Techniques in Service Delivery to African American Males focuses on providing practical strategies and techniques for schools, agencies, community groups, parents and programs interested in improving the quality of life for Black males in the areas of Education, Health, Economics and Criminal Justice.

For registration information/forms, please visit our website: www.blackmaledevelopment.com or contact Judy Dalton at the Symposium Office: 215.572.8510 or e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Registration Fees:    Middle/High School/College Students $25, Professionals $45 Registration Deadline—Friday, April 23, 2010.
• Registration fee includes: • Lunch • Materials •    A book from one of the featured authors • T-shirt
• On-site Registration:    Students $40 and Professionals $55. (There will be no on-site registration for groups of 10 or more.)
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Act 48 Hours will be provided by Arcadia University’s College of Graduate Studies

Make Checks Payable to:    Arcadia University/BMDS
Mail/Fax Registration Information to:    450 S. Easton Road Attention: Judy Dalton | Knight Hall | Office of Multicultural Affairs
Glenside, PA 19038-3295 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | Fax: 267.620.4780