THE POWER TO PROTECT REQUIRES OUR KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW.
Browse our one-of-a-kind library of research and tools driven, authored, and curated by Black parents, for our communities.
Resources
The Black Genius Framework shows how a child’s learning environment directly impacts the full expression of their brilliance. This framework
A child’s environment is the key to unlocking their full potential. Our Black Genius Workbook is designed to help you
Led by Black Parent Researchers, the Keep Dreaming Report captures the dreams and challenges of students, parents, and teachers, offering
The Dreams Assessment with Dreamandments Report captures the hopes and challenges of Black students, parents, and teachers. This groundbreaking study,
Six years ago, Village of Wisdom recognized the need to engage the expertise and wisdom of Black parents in identifying
In late summer of 2020, Village of Wisdom extended an invitation and orientation to Black parents to serve as researchers
The Keep Dreaming Toolkit for Educators features five practices developed and refined by Black parents, paired with lesson plans crafted
The Keep Dreaming Toolkit is your guide to affirming and protecting your child’s genius. Whether navigating schools or building a
Black Genius Planning
WELCOME TO BLACK GENIUS PLANNING
Black Genius Planning starts as a conversation between a parent and their child, and culminates in the creation of a profile and a plan that documents a student’s academic, emotional, and cultural strengths. We are excited that the first portion of Black Genius Planning, Black Genius Profile creation, is now online. Want to see a sample profile? CLICK HERE
That’s enough talking…go ahead and pick your starting point below!
Step 1: Brainstorm
This form asks some simple questions to get you thinking about your child’s Black Genius. If you know you like to warm up before jumping into an activity, this is a great place to start.
Step 2: Create a Profile
This is an online form that will walk you through a process to create your child’s Black Genius Profile using what you already know about your child. If you feel ready to jump in, start here. You can always go back to Step 1 if you like.
