Understanding Poverty:
From the Perspectives of People Who Have Lived It
Presented by nationally recognized poverty expert, Dr. Donna M. Beegle
Most of the training and research on poverty are conducted by people who have not lived it. Dr. Donna M. Beegle brings an insider perspective as well as 30 years of research and working with communities in all 50 states to break poverty barriers. In this series of four poverty competency trainings, she shares her unique insights along with a foundational understanding of poverty and its impacts on our neighbors. This training will increase your understanding and compassion for many of the families and clients you may work with creating a space where interventions and strategies increase positive outcomes.
This training is intended for those that work with children and youth within the child welfare system or are at-risk of entering. This includes child welfare workers, resource parents, youth sports coaches, youth mentors, teachers, law enforcement and volunteers/staff working with this population.
Session 1:
From Migrant Labor Worker to Doctorate: What Worked for Me
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 @ 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Session 2:
Shattering the Myths and Removing the Stereotypes that Get in the Way of Making a Difference
Thursday, June 11, 2020 @ 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Session 3:
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 @ 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Session 4:
Understanding Poverty and the Added Impacts of the Current Pandemic
Thursday, June 18, 2020 @ 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Location: Online - Zoom Meeting
Cost: Free
About Dr. Donna M. Beegle
Donna Beegle grew up in generational poverty and left school at 15 to get married. At 25, she found herself divorced with two children,
little education, and few marketable job skills. At age 26, she earned her GED at Mt. Hood Community College. She went on to study poverty,
communication, and education and--within 10 short years--received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Dr. Beegle combines her lived
experiences of poverty with 30 years of research and work with colleges in all 50 states, to create inclusive, responsive environments that
promote educational success.