SPRING SYMPOSIUM 2023 - STEP UP TO THE MIC

What is Spring Symposium?

Kingmakers of Oakland’s Spring Symposium is an annual in-person and virtual 3-day, convening that brings together influencers to discuss and create action plans that address the systems, culture, and conditions that improve educational and life outcomes for Black students.

Who should attend Spring Symposium?

Educators, school district leaders, students, families, policymakers, philanthropists, and education advocates are encouraged to attend to ensure full representation of voices in the complete school and community ecosystem.

2023 SPRING SYMPOSIUM - STEP UP TO THE MIC

On March 23-25, we will be holding our annual Spring Symposium with the theme “STEP UP TO THE M.I.C.,” which is about amplifying Multiracial Intergenerational Cross-functional voices to transform education.

Our bi-annual convenings are highly anticipated events that gather participants who come together to learn best practices and engage with diverse stakeholders from across the country.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Educators, school district leaders, students, families, policymakers, philanthropists, and education advocates are encouraged to attend to ensure full representation of voices in the complete school and community ecosystem.

A unique aspect of the KOO conference experience is that it includes and is informed by youth devoted to transformation. This intentional design aspect creates an unforgettable experience that has been described as,

“A powerful, joyful, loving and hopeful learning space. A great work model of what transformed systems can look and feel like."- Fall Forum 2022 attendee

We will be back in person for the Spring Symposium, after overwhelming feedback from our past Fall Forum. We will also live stream over zoom on March 23rd and 24th for participants who want to join virtually.

WHAT TO EXPECT

March 23 (9:00am-4:30pm): A King designed interactive experience will reveal the innate brilliance of Black boys and the urgency to build the collective will to drive permanent narrative change.

BONUS: (5:00pm-8:00pm) The Griots of Oakland 10 year Anniversary. This celebration focused on narrative change promises to be an unforgettable event that includes augmented reality, spoken word and much more. Intergenerational voices will be uplifted in an immersive evening of Augemented Reality art and live storytelling with some very special guests at the Kissel Hotel.

March 24 (9:00am-4:30pm): District and educator focused dialogues with working sessions aimed at removing obstacles to drive change, leveraging data-driven methodologies and learnings.

March 25 (10:00am-2:00pm): The Student Showcase gives attendees an opportunity to experience Kingmakers of Oakland's unique programs for our students. This youth-curated exposition demonstrates how our Kings interpret their learnings and carry them into the classroom and in their lives.

Kingmakers of Oakland has received national recognition from press and funders for its unwavering commitment to centering Black boys while leveraging a Targeted Universalism framework, which unapologetically addresses the unique and persistent barriers faced by Black boys in order to uplift entire school systems and communities.

Register now for our interactive Spring Symposium.

ABOUT KINGMAKERS OF OAKLAND

Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) is committed to transforming education systems and building the capacity of the people who design and implement the conditions and culture that improve educational and life outcomes for Black students.

We created flexible pricing so cost is not a barrier to your empowerment.

DATES: March 23-25, 2023

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Payment Information:

Eventbrite is our Preferred Method for Payment.

Full Event Value

In-Person: Three-day pass full value: $750 | Virtual: Two-day pass value: $300

VIRTUAL/IN PERSON: RECOMENDED SLIDING SCALE PRICING:

We aim to remove barriers for any allies of transforming the education system.

• Students in grades K-12 and undergraduate college students: FREE
• Graduate and PhD students: $50/$75
• Educators, Teachers, aspiring KOO Facilitators : $75/$150
• District Partners: $100/$200
• Full Value : $300/$750
• Sliding scale and ticket sponsorship opportunities inquiries can be made at info@kingmakersofoakland.org

If you need an invoice generated in order to process payment:

Complete a Check Registration Form

Email to info@kingmakersofoakland.org

An invoice will be emailed to you.

Multiple Attendees/Registering On Behalf of Someone:

If purchasing multiple registrations or registering on behalf of someone else, you will be prompted to enter names and emails for each attendee.

It is critical that you include the actual attendee's email as this is how they will access the online content.

If your school district regularly blocks emails, we highly suggest using a personal email i.e. Gmail.

Again, each attendee's actual email address needs to be entered during registration or they will not be able to access the online conference.

*Please Note*

All checks should be made payable to Kingmakers of Oakland.

Registration is not complete and your space is not reserved until we receive full payment.

*TICKET PURCHASE IS NON REFUNDABLE *

Contact Information:

Kingmakers of Oakland at info@kingmakersofoakland.org

When you attend this online forum, webcast, or videoconference, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the online forum/webcast/videoconference, you consent to such recording media and the release, publication, exhibition or reproduction of your photograph, voice, or image.