Happy New Year Educators. This is the very first of many TLC newsletters. TLC News, volume 1, issue 1 highlights the Quantum Ten (Q10) Framework and the 2020 Q10 International Equity Conference. Before the summer of 2020, only a few knew that I had created the Quantum Ten (Q10) Equity Framework. It started in my mind. I soon transitioned my thoughts onto paper and then on to a Google document.
Eventually, Q10 was transformed into the beautiful graphic you see to the left. On June 18, 2020, I was invited to a Fireside Chat to discuss Q10 in a webinar hosted by Dr. Katie Novak of Novak Educational Consulting. To my surprise, hundreds of educators tuned into the Fireside Chat where Dr. Novak and I engaged in dialogue about the Q10 Elements, Core, and Phases. Since the Fireside Chat, Q10 manifested into the First Annual Quantum Ten: Equity in Education International Conference, which took place in early December with over 450 participants.
The Q10 conference started each day and keynote address with live music by the amazing DJ Swiff of Elite Pro Entertainment. We were fortunate to have nine amazing keynote speakers over three engaging days of professional learning.
Day one of the conference began with Dr. Douglas Reeves, the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. He kicked off the Q10 Conference addressing Equity and Excellence Now. As the Creator of the Q10 Equity Framework, CEO, and founder of Transformational Leadership Consulting “TLC” Services, I had the pleasure of serving as the second keynote speaker for the conference. Participants were taken on a Q10 journey to Experience the Elements, Engage the Core, and Explore the Continuum. Day one ended with Dr. Sharroky Hollie, Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning. He enlightened us with his keynote address, Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness is What You are, Not What You Do.
On day two, my amazing friend and colleague, Dr. Katie Novak from Novak Educational Consulting engaged the conference participants in an interactive keynote address on UDL for Equity and Inclusion. The second keynote address was Dr. John Craig, Director of the Academic Success Program at West Chester University in West Chester, PA who addressed Implementing Elements of Quantum 10 in a Special Admissions Program.
Dr. Delores Lindsey, one of the founders of The Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Practices, was the final keynote for day two. She and her colleagues, Dr. Angela Clark Louque and Dr. Peter Flores III, engaged in a panel conversation around Creating & Sustaining A Culturally Proficient Educational Environment for All Students.
Our final day of professional learning started with an informative keynote address from one of the Inland Empire’s most inspirational educators, Dr. Judy D. White, former Superintendent of the Riverside County Office of Education and MOSAIC Founder and President. Dr. White spoke so eloquently and captivated the interest of participants by Addressing Symptoms of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Through the Integration of Quantum 10. Novak Educational Consulting was a major presence at the conference as Lisa Bosio and Dr. Katie Novak presented together on Empowering Teachers to Invest in the Whole Child with UDL, and SEL. Our final keynote for the Q10 2020 Conference was the Executive Coach from the CEO Institute, Dr. Karen McBride. Dr. McBride charmed participants in her motivational keynote address, Renew and Refresh – An Emotional Intelligence Reset. This was a great segway into 2021.
In addition to nine amazing keynotes, we had a host of passionate breakout session speakers throughout the three days. If you registered for the conference but could not attend, you can still go back and catch many of the recordings on Canvas.
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Simply click the button below where you’ll be prompted to create an account. Once your account is created, you’ll be taken to the Q10 Conference course.
If you have not had a chance to fill out the feedback survey, click the button below. Through our survey, you can also express interest in serving on the Q10 2021 Planning Committee. We look forward to hearing from you!
It is because of this team of dedicated educators that the conference was such a huge success. The planning for Q10 2021 will begin this January. We’d love for you to be a part of our team!
All this talk about Quantum 10 (Q10), you may be wondering, what is Q10? Many of you attended the conference and now know and understand Q10 intimately. For those of you who did not have the opportunity to attend the conference, let me introduce you to the Q10 Equity Framework.
The Quantum 10 (Q10) is a fusion of 10 different elements: two theories (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Growth Mindset), five frameworks (Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Response to Intervention (RTI), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Trauma-Informed Practice (TI), and three practices (Restorative, Culturally Responsive, and Inclusive). The Core Four are High-Quality Instruction, Parent and Community Engagement, Adaptive Leadership, and Student-Centered Culture. The Core drives the Q10.
Each element can stand alone; however, when integrated, they create a strong synergy that can go far beyond their individual potential and become an empowering and holistic approach to address systemic inequities.
Quantum 10 (Q10) is a mega multi-tiered integrated system of support that addresses student needs above and beyond academic, behavior, and social-emotional aspects. Many elements in the Q10 overlap and link to other elements within the framework. The connection between the elements creates systemic change through intentional integration.
Q10 is a holistic approach to prioritizing and strengthening Equity in Education.
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Would your educational institution benefit from having Q10 Coaching?
Quantum 10 (Q10) is a fusion of 10 different theories, frameworks, and practices that together focus on enhancing educational equity.
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