Name: The ADAPT Narrative: Using Counter-Narratives to Improve Belonging, Engagement and Outcomes
Start: 2026-09-29T11:00:00-0400
End: 2026-09-29T12:10:00-0400

The ADAPT Narrative: Using Counter-Narratives to Improve Belonging, Engagement and Outcomes

Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:10pm EDT

VT 440

This session introduces the ADAPT Narrative framework (Awareness, Development, Achievement, Pride, Triumph) as a Tier 1 approach within MTSS to support student identity, belonging, and postsecondary readiness. Participants will explore how stereotype threat and internalized narratives impact student outcomes and how storytelling and counter-narratives can be used as culturally responsive strategies to improve engagement and social-emotional well-being. Practical tools and examples will be shared to support classroom, school, and district-level implementation.

Speakers

Quan Neloms

Career Counselor, Wayne RESA

Quan Neloms has 22 years of experience in education, working at both the K-12 and collegiate levels. One of Neloms’ signature achievements is the creation of the “Lyricist Society”. Launched in 2010 as an after-school activity, the program’s purpose is to increase student... Read More →

Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:10pm EDT
VT 440

Audience Teacher, Instructional coach, Secondary principal or assistant principal, District leader

MTSS for the Whole Child: Align Systems & Elevate All Learners

Quan Neloms

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MTSS for the Whole Child: Align Systems & Elevate All Learners

Quan Neloms

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