Yolo County Office of Education

Transition Age Youth Summit

Andratesha Fritzgerald is an author, international speaker, presenter, and facilitator who exhibits an audacious perseverance that calls organizations to evolve into inclusive antiracist safe zones for all learners. She has over twenty years in education as a teacher, curriculum specialist, administrator and director.

As a Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Scholar, Fritzgerald exhibited audacity in teaching and a strong commitment to radical inclusion from the very start of her career. She was featured in Education Week, a national publication, twice. With a passion for Universal Design for Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and Antiracism, she has led collaborative initiatives to craft organizational implementation plans, design lab templates, professional development symposia, and professional practice cadres -modeling expert learning while equipping others to do the same.

Her life’s work is to awaken, celebrate, and activate brilliance by breaking barriers and building bridges. A self-proclaimed book nerd, Jeopardy enthusiast, and imagination expert, she loves writing and dreaming out loud with her husband, two children, and committed educators all over the world. She is the founder of Building Blocks of Brilliance Education Consulting Firm, established in 2018.

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS

Garth Lewis is the Superintendent of Schools for Yolo County. He was elected to his first term as the county's 19th superintendent in 2018 and was re-elected to his second term in 2022. He is the first African-American to be elected as county superintendent in Yolo County. Lewis has served as an educator in Yolo County for 19 years and has a 27-year career in K-12 education. Superintendent Lewis supports and provides leadership to approximately 270 employees. Additionally, his collaborative work supports each of the five school districts and other key agencies that serve youth and families throughout Yolo County.

SUMMIT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024, 8:00 am-3:30 pm

Location: Yolo County Office of Education Conference Center, 1280 Santa Anita Ct., Ste. 120, Woodland

Cost: Free Admission - Space is Limited! Breakfast and Lunch Included!

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The Transition Age Youth Summit is focused on how leaders in Yolo County can support transition age youth (ages 16-24) with resources and supports to help them thrive into adulthood. Yolo County is creating a Roadmap to the Future for transition age youth and we want you to join us!

What to Expect

This event brings together Transition Age Youth (TAY), families, schools, community partners, and government agencies for a day of collaborative learning, reflection, and action aimed at fostering equitable outcomes.

Key Goals:

Build deep collaboration and trust between youth/young adults, families, schools, and communities to promote equitable outcomes.
Identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and multi-agency partnerships within the Yolo County Transition Age Youth (TAY) Workgroups and TAY focus areas identified in the Roadmap to the Future Needs Assessment.
Learn tools and strategies for engaging youth and young adults in decision-making and community work.
Develop a shared understanding of data through an equity-focused lens to uncover and address current inequities.

Participants will engage in critical discussions, analyze data, and co-design actionable steps to create sustainable partnerships and meaningful change. The day’s activities will help build effective communication, collaboration, and trust while equipping attendees with practical strategies to involve youth and young adults in this important work.