Position: PhD student, Superintendency Program
Research: I am conducting research on diversity training and the resulting impact it has on student attitudes. This includes culture, gender, class, and other factors which may influence student attitudes and perceptions. Does diversity training make any difference? If so, what group (i.e. principals or teachers) exerts the most influence?
As educators in a nation where the student population is increasingly diverse, we must create educational environments that are conducive for learning for all students. Thus, we must also model the type of behavior we purport to believe. Research in this area is vital for the advancement of minority students. We must understand how students of color formulate their perceptions, attitudes, and opinions then address them through solid staff development strategies.
Publications: Future and Recent Presentations: July 1996 "Gender Issues: Beyond the Myths" Texas Council of Women’s School Executives. Stouffer Hotel, Austin Texas.
June 1996 "Strategic Technology Planning For School Districts" Haskell Law Conference, Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas.
April 1996 "Strategic Planning for Schools of the 21st Century" Technology in Schools Conference, Infomart Center, Dallas, Texas.
March 1996 "What Every Parent Needs to Know about Senate Bill 1" Texas Practical Parent Conference, Texas A&M University at Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas.
February 1996 "Beyond the Law: What Parents Must Know about Senate Bill 1" 16th Annual Texas Parent Coordinating Council Conference, Marriott Hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas.
January 1996 "Planning Strategically for Technology in Schools" 2nd Annual Prevention and Management of Crisis in Schools Regional Conference, Double Tree, Austin, Texas.
October 1995 "Secure the ‘Net" Texas Association of School Boards State Conference, Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas.
June 1995 "Innovative Strategies for Educating Urban Minority Youth: The Careers and Technology Learning Academy" National Coalition of At-Risk Children And Youth Conference, Texas Women’s University, Dallas, Texas
April 1995 "Parent School Relationships: Effective Practices" MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Education Fund) Conference, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas.
Contact: Roger C. Guevara
Texas Association of School Boards
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