Dr. Lawrence Bolar

The Non-Negotiable: Educating African-American Male Students K-12 will highlight several salient points that were stimulated from NCLB, better known as the No Child Left Behind Act. The book presents several alarming problems. One problem is the dropout rate. Research indicates 53 percent of African-American males nationwide drop out of school. Research indicates African-American high school students are notably falling behind their Caucasian counterparts in graduation rates, dropout rates, literacy rates, and college preparedness rates. According to the Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males, African-American and Hispanic twelfth-grade students read at approximately the same level as Caucasian eighth-grade students. The National Assessment of Educational Progress reports that 88 percent of African-American eighth graders read below grade level, compared to 62 percent of Caucasian eighth graders. The goal of the book is to afford each reader the opportunity to culti

CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING TRAINING The Best Audience: Teachers, Education Students,... Gay (2000) defines culturally responsive teaching as using the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, and performance styles of diverse students to make learning more appropriate and effective for them; Teaching to and through the strengths of these students. Gay (2000) describes culturally responsive teaching as having these characteristics as the focal point for high quality delivery. It is no secret that a student’s academic success is connected to a student’s learning style and performance when students are in the best learning environment, and their teacher can deliver the most engaging learning experience. Also, a culturally responsive teaching approach provides cohesive connections centered around building positive and productive relationships. ​

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING SUPPORT SESSIONS Sometimes you need someone on the outside to give you guidance on how to repair the issues plaguing your family. You need someone to show you how to improve your communication and develop strategies to overcome the overwhelming feelings you and your family may be experiencing. You do not have to face your challenges alone, and you can collaborate with a professional who is passionate about helping you and your family develop the skills you need to grow stronger as a family unit. Dr. Bolar's individual and family counseling support sessions offer education and training to parents who need assistance in establishing clear goals that will empower them to create positive relationships and will foster independence. Additionally, appropriate resources and referrals can be provided if deemed necessary in the areas of health, nutrition, medical or social services and more.