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Professional Development Services
Staff Development
Staff development activities support the infusion of equity and diversity concepts into curriculum, instruction, the school environment, and decision-making. Variable length sessions can be scheduled for a group, team, or department before school or during prep time or department meetings. Staff development activities are divided into three main categories: Basic (offerings are shorter, introductory in nature and provide a general overview of the topic or issue), Advanced (offerings are longer, have more specific or focused content, and provide advanced concepts and ideas), and Special (offerings are unique and customized to meeting specific audience needs). In an effort to promote the full implementation and continual assessment of advanced and special offerings, department staff is available for pre-conferencing, on-site support, post-conferencing, and coaching.
Workshops
Workshops are scheduled throughout the year on a variety of topics related to equity, diversity, and multicultural education. Targeted audiences include teachers, counselors, and administrators, and workshops are aimed toward raising achievement among culturally and linguistically diverse students.
(Sample Workshops)
- Organizing and Facilitating a Multicultural Committee
- Understanding Cultural Diversity
- Infusing Multicultural Perspectives into Secondary Curricula
Level Individualized Consultation
This service provides personal assistance and resources to teachers, counselors, and administrators to develop programs, services, and activities on issues related to improving access and opportunity and raising achievement for students.
Presentations, Credit Classes, and Conferences
These offerings include professional development and training activities provided in extended formats by staff or knowledgeable individuals affiliated with Equity and Diversity Education. A number of offerings are open to parents, organizations, and community groups. These programs include presentations, credit workshops/seminars, classes, and special events sponsored by the district and in collaboration with community groups.
(Sample Credit Classes)
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Strategies for Improving Minority Student Achievement
- Cross – Cultural Institute
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