(a)
The purpose and mission of the center is to further the education of students and to develop pedagogical materials, procedures, and programs designed to increase the learning skills of African-Americans.
(b)
The center may engage in research, training, and development relative to the promotion of educational excellence among African-Americans. In addition, the center may serve as a national repository of information on effective African-American teaching methodology.
(c)
If the center is established, its research shall be concentrated in the following areas relating to African-Americans:
(1)
Problems and issues which affect the failure or success of African-American students.
(2)
The elements of an effective educational program.
(3)
The impact of educational reform movements on African-American students and teachers.
(4)
Development of strategies which facilitate and promote African-American achievement.
(5)
Development of techniques that integrate culture into educational practice.
(6)
Continual curriculum development and effective instructional strategies.
(7)
The development and implementation of culturally sensitive teacher and staff training programs.
(8)
The creation and implementation of parent-community-school coalitions for the purpose of facilitating teaching and learning.
(9)
Intervention studies that address access and retention problems experienced by African-American students.