Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) Presents A Conversation with Alex Kotlowitz; Author of National Best Seller There are No Children Here
Followed by a presentation by Allison Lowe-Fotos on Early Childhood Suspension
Book Talk with Alex Kotlowitz
There Are No Children Here chronicles two years in the lives of two boys, struggling to survive in Chicago’s Henry Horner Homes, a public housing complex disfigured by crime and neglect. The book, which became a national bestseller, was chosen by the New York Public Library as one of the 150 most important books of the twentieth century. There will be a Q & A session after the talk.
Suspending Early Childhood Expulsion and Suspension- Allison Lowe-Fotos
This presentation is designed for staff and practitioners interested in learning about early childhood expulsion and suspension, highlighting the gender and racial disparities, the current policy and legislative landscape, best practices, and how staff can implement strategies to address the problem. The session will include case and policy examples and time for discussion and questions.