Hispanics/Latinos in the Carolinas VI 

March 9-10, 2004

The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill


Co-sponsors
Division of Second Languages and ESL
NC Department of Public Instruction

NC Community College System

Consortium in Latin American Studies at
UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University

		Tuesday, March 9
	8:00	Check In and Registration
	9:00	Welcome Peter Coclanis, Associate Provost for International Affairs, UNC-Chapel Hill
	9:10	Politics and Democracy in Latin America Scott Morgenstern, Dept. of Political Science, Duke University
	10:10	Break
	10:25	Legal Issues Facing Hispanic Immigrants John Pinnix, American Immigration Lawyers Association
	11:25	Legislative Issues Relating to Latinos in North Carolina Representative Pryor Gibson Representative Danny McComas
	12:30	Lunch (buffet in Trillium Dining Room)
	1:30	Concurrent Sessions K-12 Sessions: 1.  Latino Culture and ESL Strategies for the Classroom Carlos Rojas, Arndt Middle School, Catawba County Schools Lizbeth Alfaro-Rojas, Teacher Academy, Catawba County Schools 2.  The New Americans: Resources for Exploring the Immigrant Experience Mary Cay Corr, UNC-TV 3.  A World Discovery Channel: Walking the Walk of Global Education Panel Sister Schools and Student and Faculty Exchanges Millie Cox, International Studies Director, Charlotte Country Day School The Latino Initiative, Changing Face Series and County Team Study Visits Meredith Henderson, Educational Programs Coordinator, North Carolina Center for International Understanding Study Visit Team Selection and Funding for Study Visits Michelle McLaughlin (World View Mexico 2002 participant), Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Central Office, Cumberland County Schools Study Visit Value and Impact on Classroom Teaching Julie West (World View Mexico 2003 participant), Science Teacher, Southern Wayne High School, Wayne County Schools Moderator: Lynn Knauff, World View 4.  Teaching Content to LEP Students Alesha McCauley, NC Department of Public Instruction       5.  Dual Language: Model Spanish/English Immersion Elementary Programs Maria Petrea and Maite Molina, Collinswood Elementary School Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Darrel Grubbs and Beth Trujillo, Rose Hill Magnolia Elementary School Duplin County Schools     6.  Latino Students' Parental Involvement Heather Whitehead Harnett County Schools 7.  Spanish for Native Speakers Jennifer Pearsall Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
		1:30 Community College Session: Making Community Colleges Work for Hispanic Students: Challenges and Opportunities Helga Mattei, NC Community College System
	2:45	Break
	3:00	Repeat of K-12 Concurrent Sessions 3:00 Community College Session:  Resources at in Latin American Studies Teresa Chapa, Davis Library, UNC-Chapel Hill
	4:15	Latino Immigrant Health and the NC Latino Health Initiative James Lea, Director, Center for Global Health
	5:30	Reception
		EVENING OPTIONS Dinner in Area Ethnic Restaurant (List to be provided) 8:00 The Subject was Roses, by Frank D. Gilroy* This 1964 prize-winning Broadway smash depicts a family reunited and adjusting to a changing war in the aftermath of war. PlayMakers Repertory Company Paul Green Theater , UNC-Campus Call (919) 962-PLAY or visit www.playmakersrep.org for more information . *Tuesday's performance is a discounted "Community Night."
		Wednesday, March 10
	8:00	Coffee, Juice, and Pastries
		K-12 EDUCATORS IN AUDITORIUM
	8:30	Education and Family: Mexican Culture and Its Effect on Our Schools Susan Zárate, Chatham County Schools
	9:30	Update: "No Child Left Behind" Impact on Immigrant Students Fran Hoch, Chief, Second Languages, ESL, Information and Computer Skills, NC Department of Public Instruction
		COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATORS IN EVERGREEN ROOM
	8:30	Model Programs: Brunswick Community College and the Educational Transition Center Fernando Trulin, Brunswick Community College
	9:30	Imigrant Law and Undocumented Latino Students Jack Holtzman, North Carolina Justice Center
		K-12 AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATORS
	10:30	Break
	10:45	Panel on Latino Student Challenges Latino High School and Community College Students
	12:00	Adjourn
	12:00-1:15	Global Education Sourcebook Review and Feedback Meeting Lynn Knauff, World View Meeting and box lunches in Wintergreen Room (Please contact World View if you are interested in attending)
	1:30	Second Seminar on Eastern Europe Begins
	Lunch ideas to be provided for participants of both seminars
	**Continuing Education Units 1½ CEU credits will be awarded for successful completion of the program.