Effective Communication Focused Packages
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PD Series A:
Foundations of Equity and Language
Build baseline understanding of DEI concepts and highlight the role of language in fostering belonging and mitigating harm.
Sessions:
- Understanding Key DEI Concepts (August)
- Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Effects (October)
- Language Matters in Education (December)
PD Series B:
Building Trust and Addressing Bias in the Classroom
Support staff in recognizing biases and developing actionable strategies to strengthen relationships with marginalized scholars.
Sessions:
- Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Effects (August)
- Strategies for Effective Communication and Respect for Identity
- Addressing Discrepancies in Discipline Data and Action Planning
PD Series C:
Courageous Conversations for an Inclusive School Culture
Prepare staff to engage in meaningful equity-focused dialogue and translate discussions into improved relationships and practices with students.
Sessions:
- Leading Courageous Conversations about Inclusion and Equity
- Language Matters in Education
- Strategies for Effective Communication and Respect for Identity
PD Series A: Foundations of Equity and Language
Build baseline understanding of DEI concepts and highlight the role of language in fostering belonging and mitigating harm.
Session 1 β Understanding Key DEI Concepts (August)
Introduces core terms like identity, privilege, equity, and culture, establishing a shared vocabulary for staff. Activities explore personal identity reflection and begin unpacking how societal inequities shape student experiences.
Session 2 β Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Effects (October)
Explores how unconscious biases impact teacher expectations and interactions, especially across racial and cultural differences. Participants engage in reflective exercises to identify personal biases and consider their classroom impact.
Session 3 β Language Matters in Education (December)
Connects foundational concepts and bias awareness to daily teacher-student interactions. Staff learn practical strategies for affirming student identity through inclusive language, pronoun use, and mindful communication.
Contact us for more informationPD Series B: Building Trust and Addressing Bias in the Classroom
Support staff in recognizing biases and developing actionable strategies to strengthen relationships with marginalized scholars.
Session 1 β Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Effects (August)
Lays the foundation for recognizing personal and systemic biases. Participants examine scenarios relevant to the schoolβs student demographics and reflect on how biases manifest in instruction and behavior management.
Session 2 β Strategies for Effective Communication and Respect for IdentityΒ
Provides concrete tools for fostering inclusive and respectful interactions. Teachers practice strategies for addressing micro-inequities, affirming identity, and using language to build student belonging.
Session 3 β Addressing Discrepancies in Discipline Data and Action Planning
Guides staff in analyzing discipline practices to uncover potential inequities. The session culminates in developing classroom and school-wide action steps to reduce bias-driven disparities in behavior outcomes.
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PD Series C: Courageous Conversations for an Inclusive School Culture
Prepare staff to engage in meaningful equity-focused dialogue and translate discussions into improved relationships and practices with students.
Session 1 β Leading Courageous Conversations about Inclusion and EquityΒ
Introduces strategies for holding safe, structured conversations about race, identity, and privilege. Staff learn how to establish dialogue norms and approach sensitive topics with empathy and respect.
Session 2 β Language Matters in EducationΒ
Focuses on the power of language in shaping student perceptions and academic identity. Staff practice reframing classroom communication to support marginalized scholars and avoid micro-inequities.
Session 3 β Strategies for Effective Communication and Respect for IdentityΒ
Builds on courageous conversation skills by adding practical classroom techniques for affirming identity and navigating cross-racial dynamics with scholars and families.