FYI: Upcoming event:
Educating Ourselves: Legal Strategies for Ending Racial Discrimination in Our
Schools
April 7 - 8, 2005 William Mitchell College of Law
Join Expert Trainers
Jack Daniel, Attorney, California Rural Legal Assistance
Mr. Daniel works with community groups and individuals specializing in civil
rights, education and fair housing law. He has represented students receiving
inadequate translation and interpretation services; brought lawsuits alleging
discrimination in the identification of youth as gang members and involving
expulsions of African American boys.
Leslie Gross Davis, Advocacy Director, Mississippi Center for Justice
The Mississippi Center for Justice is a public interest law firm committed to
advancing racial and economic justice. Ms. Gross Davis directs the Center's
work pursuing systemic advocacy strategies to combat discrimination and poverty
in Mississippi.
Camille Holmes, Co-Director, Project for the Future of Equal Justice, Center
for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) & NLADA
Ms. Holmes coordinates the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Initiative (CRRJI),
a new effort of the Project to promote effective collaborations among legal
services organizations and civil rights and racial justice organizations.
Sarah Krakoff, Associate Professor, University of Colorado School of Law
Professor Krakoff is a past director of CU Law School's Indian Law Clinic,
supervising students in legal representation of Native Americans throughout the
country on significant Indian law, civil rights, and environmental issues.
Prof. Krakoff has litigated class action discrimination cases in federal court
on behalf of Native school children.
Damon T. Hewitt, Assistant Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund
Mr. Hewitt began his work at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF)
as a Skadden Public Interest Fellow, working to ensure children at risk for
suspension or expulsion and children referred to juvenile authorities, continue
to receive the educational services to which they are entitled.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, April 7
Conference Overview
The Civil Rights Framework in Education Advocacy
Case Studies in Effective Education Discrimination Advocacy
Minnesota Education Advocacy Inventory
Race Discrimination in Discipline and Placement
April 8
Race Discrimination in Discipline and Placement (continued)
Choose one of the following sessions:
1) Educational Issues in Indian Country or 2) Underserved Children of Color in
Schools
Minnesota and Local Laws, Regulations and Practices - More Tools for Holding
School
Systems Accountable and Building School Resources*
Maintaining Community Partnerships - Roles and Responsibilities*
Multi-Forum and Alternative Advocacy Strategies: To Sue or Not to Sue*
Next Steps: Building on What We've Learned*
William Mitchell College of Law, Room 245
875 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Maps are online
at www.wmitchell.edu/about/directions.html.
Cost
$100 for Legal Services Staff, $150 for Non-Profits/Volunteer Attys,
$200 for all others. Please note: You are responsible for your own
meals and accommodations.
CLE Credits
13.75 hours of standard and 2 hours of elimination of bias CLE credits will be
applied for.
Registration Confirmation
Participants will receive confirmation of their
registration status via e-mail only.
Collaboration
Parents and community collaborators will be involved to share experiences and
strategies and establish relationships that can be maintained beyond the
conference.
Registration Form for Educating Ourselves
Complete and return this form by Tuesday, March 15th to Minnesota Legal
Services Coalition, Midtown Commons, 2324 University Avenue W., Suite 101B,
Saint Paul, MN. 55114 or fax to 651-222-0745.
Name___________________________________________________
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Legal Services Program or Organization
________________________________________________________
Address
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Telephone
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E-mail
Registration Confirmation will be sent via email.
Conference Costs: Check one of the following
___$100 - Legal Services Staff (MLSC programs will be billed)
___$150 - Non-Profits/Volunteer Attorneys (You must send a check in advance to
the address above and include a voucher. Contact your VAP Coordinator.)
___$200 - All Others (You must send a check in advance to the address above)
Shalom, Salaam, Peace .... Jay Wilkinson
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