Open Society and Soros Foundation
Past Events

Professional Development Institute

Location: Bronx, New York
Event Date: July 9, 2009 - July 10, 2009

The educators and administrators of the Eagle Academy for Young Men present a two-day intensive institute on techniques and best practices within and outside the classroom, which can make a dramatic difference in the academic and personal development of male students.

The Eagle Academy is a leader in educating male youth, currently serving 600 students at two schools in New York City. The Professional Development Institute was created in response to requests from educators throughout the U.S. about what the Eagle methodology is, how it works, and how it can be applied to other schools.

Workshops

  • Strategies for Engaging Young Men in the Classroom
  • Making a Difference with Mentoring
  • Strategies for Student Discipline
  • Making a Difference in Parent Engagement
  • Creating Extracurricular Programs with Impact  
  • Creating Traditions and Building Community

Address

Eagle Academy for Young Men
244 East 163rd Street
Bronx, New York

Further Information

For more information and to register, visit www.eafny.org or call 1-212-777-7070.

The Eagle Academy is a grantee of the Open Society Institute.

You can access this page at the following URL:
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/usprograms/focus/cbma/events/institute_20090709

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