Martinez Unified School District was incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Victor Rios as keynote speaker for our Staff Development Day for secondary teachers. Dr. Rios is an engaging, poignant, genuine speaker and had the audience riveted the entire length of the speech. In his presentation, Dr. Rios links defining moments in his life to the educators who contributed to his success, or (in many cases) increased the cultural disconnect he felt between home and the institution of school
Dr. Victor Rios
Award-Winning Educator, Author of Six Books, Subject of "The Pushouts" Documentary.
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School Assemblies
In his riveting assembly presentations, Dr. Victor Rios uses his personal story to discuss how personal "illusions" contribute to academic failure. He speaks about how young people often use their "attitude" to solve their problems and how this strategy often leads to detrimental consequences, such as the murder of his best friend at age 15. He discusses practical pathways to transformation relevant to the lives of students. Dr. Rios speaks about his own personal transformation by taking advantage of the support that teachers and programs provided him and discusses how these efforts can be replicated. Students are left with practical strategies on how to create a college-going culture.
Building Empathic Communities Through Emotion-Informed Approaches in Educational Leadership
Behind students who overcome adversity to successfully navigate the higher education pipeline, you’ll often find the actions of an emotionally relevant educator. In this session, Victor Rios will draw on his research and experience to emphasize the importance of emotional support from educators in the lives of marginalized students and discuss how education leaders can train teachers to play a powerful role in guiding students that have been left behind. Learn about the concept of Educator Projected Self-Actualization and how to use it to improve student outcomes and leave with examples of practical strategies that work in helping at-promise students succeed.
Dr. Rios has conducted keynote presentations with community college faculty and staff at over thirty California, Texas, and Nevada community colleges. He recently keynoted the California Community League of California CEO Symposium with over eighty Presidents and administrators in attendance.
Film Screening
Dr. Rios screens his film The Pushouts and hosts a Q&A session with participants. This screening and Q&A can be arranged through Webinar format as well.
Virtual Presentation
Dr. Rios has developed webinars for students, parents, and teachers. The Educational Trinity Series: Students, Parents, and Teachers. Each Webinar is intended for each of these stakeholders. The Student Webinar is intended to motivate and inspire our at-promise students. The Parent Webinar, “Strategies for Supporting your Children during covid-19 ” keeps parents hopes up and provides specific ideas for negotiating with their children during these difficult times (available in Spanish).
Reaching At-Promise Students through Emotional Support During the Remote Learning Revolution
A webinar for educators that provides strategies for continuing to support our most vulnerable students during these difficult times I am happy to provide this Webinar to your educators and then host virtual office hours after to discuss their individual questions in a one-on-one setting.
My School Believes in Me: Culturally Responsive Approaches for Reaching Students Through Remote Remote Teaching and Remote Counseling:
In this Webinar Dr. Rios will discuss culturally responsive strategies for providing guidance, counseling, and support for students. Dr. Rios will share his research findings from a research project with 1879 high school students. He will discuss student perceptions of counselors and teachers who are successful at inspiring and motivating them. A veteran LCSW joins Dr. Rios the call to discuss strategies for connecting with students in a culturally responsive manner. Special guest, former NFL Football player, Love Jefferson will join as well to discuss EQ (emotional quotient) activities to conduct with students to break the ice created by virtual communication.
The Anti-Racist Educator: Engaging with Students through an Equity and Justice Framework:
In recent months, young people all over the world have erupted in protest over the killing of unarmed Black civilians by police. Should educators ignore these protests and calls for anti-racism? How can educators have genuine conversations with their students about these important issues and other issues related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? Dr. Rios provides educators practical strategies for being reflexive about anti-racism and for having courageous conversations with their students and their colleagues.