Support for African, Afro-Caribbean, and Black students in the following areas:

• Advocacy
• Graduation Pathway 
• Mentorship & Support 
• Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
• Access to Programming 
• Community Connection 
• Emotional support and Mental Well-Being 

Keisha Evans

keisha.evans@tdsb.on.ca

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location: Guidance

Graduation Coaches for Black Students in High Schools

Graduation Coaches for Black Students are instrumental within the work of the Centre of Excellence. They engage with students(Gr.9-12) from the African/Black diaspora in various initiatives and graduation pathway opportunities. The
team actively work to improve Black Students’ mental health and well-being. They collaborate with school administrators, educators, post-secondary institutions. The work includes connecting Black students and families to community resources to support their educational achievement and improve overall academic success in schools.

Graduation Coach Program Objectives

• Support the transition from grade 8 to high school then to their chosen pathway
• Support with credit accumulation
• Offer mentorship and advocacy to Black High School students
• Network with community partners and agencies
• Provide opportunities to participate in education field trips

Programs

Some of the programs facilitated by Graduation Coaches include:

• Black Student Summer
• Leadership Program
• Black Girls Book Club
• Music Discovery program
• STEM initiatives

For more information please visit our website: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/CEBSA