Flip your planning script! Skills-based knowledge is essential to empower our learners today to take action in their worlds. Come to this session to learn how to prioritize skills through inquiry over content.
As educators, we must understand the impact racial microaggressions have on teaching and learning while developing an intellectual identity. Teachers must do the arduous personal work of addressing their own implicit bias while creating psychologically safe classrooms. This session is designed to allow participants to gain a clear understanding of how to interrupt microaggressions while preserving relationships.
What should middle level educators and students know about non-binary identities? How can we make our schools safe for non-binary students and employees? This presentation/discussion will offer some answers and also create space for participants to share their knowledge and experiences as well.
In this engaging session, we embark on a journey to navigate the shifting discussion on DEI. Change is a constant, and as the tides shift, so do opportunities. This session is designed to equip participants to navigate the ocean of change, harnessing ideas to sail smoothly and chart clear pathways for our schools.
Participants in this workshop will learn about the process MCCPS uses to develop student portfolios beginning in grade 4, and using through grade 8. Using Google Sites, students are supported as they develop their portfolios and provided with many opportunities for personalization, reflection and growth. Each portfolio shows their growth over time and incorporates goal setting, then with support of a member of the faculty, students present their learning to important people in their life.
Many schools are focused on equity, yet they struggle to form relationships with their students of color. They know the buzzwords, they’ve increased representation in curriculum, and they’ve had professional development, yet minute-to-minute they struggle to connect with diverse students. This presentation will help schools and educators move past this point. A framework for supporting students of color at all age levels will be discussed, including a progression of support which helps students becoming independent learners.
