Join us on Saturday, September 28th, Saturday October 5th, Saturday, October 12th, and Saturday, October 19, 2019 for this powerful four (4) part series entitled, Anti-Racsim For Educators. This workshop series will open your minds and eyes to the pervasive nature of racism in our education system and the systemic impacts upon student of color as well as white students. This series is designed for educators, social workers, case managers and others who work with students of color and want to grow their understanding of covert and overt racism, the effects of implicit bias, and disparate treatment of Black children and other children of color within educational settings.
Participants will engage in small group activities, case studies, and hypotheticals designed to challenge and enhance your perspectives around race and its influence in and outside of the classroom. You will learn strategies, tools, and skills to become an Anti-Racism advocate. CEUs also available.
Continue below to see workshop dates, times, and details.
Part 1
We will open this series by giving an historical context of how white supremacy has impacted the education system from the past to the present. During this workshop, we will further expose the pervasive nature of white supremacy, the violence it creates and the harm it causes in our education system. This workshop is designed for educators, social workers, case managers, parents, students and others who desire to transform their environments, and who want to grow in their understanding of covert and overt racism and the ideology of white supremacy, the effects of implicit bias and disparate treatment of Black, Brown, and other marginalized populations within our education system.
This interactive workshop will:
During this workshop, we will explore the impacts of racism, trauma, an historical context of anti-blackness in public education from slavery to Brown v. Board of Education, and effective strategies for disrupting the status quo. This workshop is designed for educators, social workers, case managers and others who work with Black children, and who want to grow in their understanding of covert and overt racism, the effects of implicit bias and disparate treatment of Black children within public school settings.
This interactive workshop will challenge you to:
During this workshop, we will challenge the current punitive approach to educating Black boys in public education and discuss whether or not it is effective in meeting the outcomes of preparing them for academic success in primary and post-secondary education. The issues we explore will include the impacts of white supremacy, racism, trauma, systemic injustices, and effective strategies for disrupting the status quo and engaging in educational practices that are more racially-inclusive and equitable.
This interactive workshop will challenge you to:
During this workshop, we will highlight common errors and missteps made when educating and/or working with children of color, and other students who are misunderstood.
This interactive workshop will:
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
For individuals who purchased student discount tickets a school ID will be required to enter the workshops. There are no age restrictions for these workshops. In fact we encourage the attenddance of students.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
The location is on the bus line. We have also provide a map of the surrounding areas complete with parking options and cost (Transportation and parking are not included in the cost of registration).
What can I bring into the event?
Registrants are allowed to bring a notepad, writing utensils, elctronic devices (laptops. tablets, ipads, phones) to take notes.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You may contact the organizer either via email at info@love-hope-healing.com or via phone @ 612-886-4218.
What's the refund policy?
All sales are final. There are no refunds.
Can I update my registration information?
You may contact the organizer either via email at info@love-hope-healing.com or via phone @ 612-886-4218 to update your registration information.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes you would need to contact the organizer at least 48 hour prior to the event.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
In most cases the name on the ticket must match name of the person attending the event. If for some reason it does not, please contact the organizer either via email at info@love-hope-healing.com or via phone @ 612-886-4218.