Proposal Title
Insecurities of Special Education: What it’s like to be Black, Male and Learning Disabled
Description
An interactive journey designed to give a glimpse into the real-life experiences of Ronnie Sidney, II, LCSW. In 2015, Sidney released Amazon best-seller "Nelson Beats the Odds", a semiautobiographical comic book about a young man who struggles with the shame of being placed in special education. The comic book gives readers a glimpse into the African-American male experience in special education. The presenter will share how self-efficacy, resiliency and championing helped him beat the odds. During the presentation we’ll explore how race, gender and ability impact student outcomes. Participants will be introduced to box of therapeutic tools, including the Nelson Beats the Odds Comic Creator app that can used to inspire struggling students to beat the odds.
Location
Ruffner, Room 116
Start Date
7-20-2017 10:45 AM
End Date
7-20-2017 11:45 AM
Insecurities of Special Education: What it’s like to be Black, Male and Learning Disabled
Ruffner, Room 116
An interactive journey designed to give a glimpse into the real-life experiences of Ronnie Sidney, II, LCSW. In 2015, Sidney released Amazon best-seller "Nelson Beats the Odds", a semiautobiographical comic book about a young man who struggles with the shame of being placed in special education. The comic book gives readers a glimpse into the African-American male experience in special education. The presenter will share how self-efficacy, resiliency and championing helped him beat the odds. During the presentation we’ll explore how race, gender and ability impact student outcomes. Participants will be introduced to box of therapeutic tools, including the Nelson Beats the Odds Comic Creator app that can used to inspire struggling students to beat the odds.
