Project Gentlemen on the Move
Nurturing Excellence in African American Youth
Will be published approx. on 31. October 2550
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-415-88415-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a practical and scholarly guide to planning, implementing, and sustaining a successful enrichment program for adolescent African American males. It details a project begun and overseen by the authors, Gentleman on the Move, and provides step-by-step instructions for educators, school counselors, mental health professionals, and others working with this population. Part I, "Understanding the Problem," consists of two chapters providing an overview of the educational reality for adolescent African American males, as well as the beliefs and assumptions necessary to build positive relationships with this population. Part II, "Getting Started," reviews staff training, program components, necessary ingredients for maintaining a successful program, and lessons learned. Part III, "Staying in the Game," provides the reader with information concerning evaluation, ways to replicate the program for other populations, and potential funding sources.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-415-88415-0 (9780415884150)
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Persons
Deryl F. Bailey, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Georgia and has over twenty years of experience working with adolescents in schools and communities. He is the creator of Empowered Youth Programs, of which Gentlemen on the Move is a part. and is currently President-Elect of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES).
Mary Bradbury-Bailey, EdS, NBC, has twenty-nine years of experience as a teacher at the secondary and college level. She is currently a doctoral student in the Teaching and Learning Program at Piedmont College and Associate Director of Empowered Youth Programs.
Mary Bradbury-Bailey, EdS, NBC, has twenty-nine years of experience as a teacher at the secondary and college level. She is currently a doctoral student in the Teaching and Learning Program at Piedmont College and Associate Director of Empowered Youth Programs.
Content
Part I: Understanding the Problem Life Trajectory of Students of Color. Empowered Youth Programs. Part II: Getting Started Staffing and Training. Components. Ingredients for Imaginable Outcomes. Promises and Pitfalls. Part III: Staying in the Game. Evidence of Impact. Success Stories. Funding Sources.