Culturally Proficient Practices for Inclusive Communities
A Job-Embedded Learning Series
Defining diversity and inclusiveness in the context of our continuously evolving cultural landscape is a challenge for educators as we seek to bridge the gap between home and school cultures. Equally daunting is the challenge of meeting the needs of diverse learners with varying socioeconomic statuses, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and learning styles. These sessions will unpack culturally responsive teaching, social justice, and courageous leadership strategies. We will examine what it means to disrupt inequity to create inclusive learning environments and communities through a series of five (5) learning modules. The 1st Learning Module will focus on understanding CRP in theory and practice. Modules 2-5 will provide an intimate space to talk about specific topics with job-alike counter-parts to provide solutions and create an action plan for your class or organization.
Wow, That Escalated Quickly (Intro to CRP)
Date: Thursday, Sept 17, 2020 AND Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
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Date: Friday, Sept 18, 2020, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
During this session, we will explain how to cultivate academic success through engagement, high expectations, rigor, relevance, and relationships. We will review the tenets of CRP and review pedagogical approaches that include the use of culturally responsive and transformative instructional practices.
The Ghosts of Yesterday
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
During this session, we will unpack the history of power, prejudice, privilege, & oppression and engage in a critical examination of our beliefs, practices, and policies.
Silence Breakers
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
During this session, we will examine the economic, educational, and social effects resulting from silence and learn strategies to engage in meaningful cross-racial dialogue.
Awareness of Isms & Microaggressions
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
During this session, we will review the definition and history of “Isms” and “Microaggressions” and create systems to identify when they are occurring.
Embracing Anti-Racist Ideologies
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
During this session, we will explore anti-racist ideologies, develop strategies to address it in the workplace, and explore how this fosters compassion, trust, and respect amongst individuals and teams.
Target Audience: K-12 teachers,local and district administrators, counselors,paraprofessionals, instructional coaches, and any individual involved in supporting/making decisions for students in classes, schools, or systems.
WOW, That Escalated Quickly! (Intro to CRP)
Location: Virtual
Cost: $200.00 Cost Includes: PL and digital resources
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE YOU REGISTER!
Metro RESA makes every effort to provide high quality professional learning experiences at low costs to teachers in the Metro Atlanta area. Because we often have to pay instructors, rental fees for locations, and for materials, we must make decisions at least two weeks in advance about cancellation of classes when we do not have enough registrants.
Therefore, our cancellation/no show policy is as follows:
THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL METRO RESA CLASSES EXCEPT GEORGIA TAPP, ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION CLASSES AND ANY TRIPS.
Refunds and reimbursements are not transferable to other classes. Refunds for cancellations (if the participant cancels at least two weeks prior to class OR if Metro RESA cancels the class) will be processed within two business weeks of the date of the course.
