1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard Stone Mountain, GA 30083-1027 Communications: 678-676-2848 Media Alert 5 February 2015 DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT HOSTS THE 2ND ANNUAL MALES EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE WHO: The conference is a joint partnership between The DeKalb County School District, 100 Black Men of DeKalb County and Radio One WHAT: DeKalb County School District is hosting its 2nd annual Males Empowerment Conference. This year’s theme, "I am My Brother’s Keeper and My Child’s Supporter," focuses on the major behaviors that cause academic difficulty and social challenges for young males. The event will also serve as a forum for fathers and male role models to increase the understanding of their role in educating their children. Workshops will include: The Father Factor ● Parents As First Teachers ● I Am A Winner ● Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude ● You Can Make It If You Try ● Life Is What You Make It ● The Code ● There Are No Problems Just Opportunities ● Your Friends Or Your Future ● Not Your Father’s Street Corner ● To Be Popular or Smart ● Using Technology to Be a Better Parent Follow us on Twitter @dekalbschools ● Legal Custodial Rights Breakfast, lunch, free childcare, and transportation services will be provided. Registration is required. For more information and to register, go to http://bit.ly/MalesEmpowermentConference or call 678-676-0381. WHEN: WHERE: February 21, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Columbia High School, 2106 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 About DeKalb County School District DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s third largest school system. The District serves nearly 100,000 students, 137 schools and centers, and over 13,400 employees. The District’s students and parents speak over 140 languages and represent over 160 nations. Michael L. Thurmond is the Superintendent. ### Contact: Marcia Coward 678-676-0381 Marcia_a_Coward@dekalbschoolsga.org Follow us on Twitter @dekalbschools