African American Student Success
Lynwood Unified School District
Problem of Practice
Overrepresentation of African American male students among those receiving non-passing grades in core classes
Strategies
Implement Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for member of the target group of African American male students in grades 9 to 12
Provide equity training for faculty
Engage students in the “Only Thoughts of Ownership, LLC” program and related US Dept. of Health and Human Services Study
Leverage college pathway support from the National College Resources Foundation
Desired Outcomes
100% African American male students in Lynwood USD will have PLPs
100% of post-secondary teachers, counselors, and administrators will have equity training
35% of African American male students will reduce the number of non-passing grades in at least one core class
40% of targeted students will have parent or guardian attendance for at least one school- or district-sponsored event
Point of Contact:
Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco, Director of Equity, Access, & Instructional Services