Teaching While White – Feb. 2-3 OR Feb. 22-23 OR March 13-14
New Trier High School, Northfield Campus
A two-session, workshop for white teachers and administrators who understand that race matters in the classroom, but who still feel uncomfortable engaging in racial topics, especially across racial differences. To better understand our own perspective, we will explore what it means to be “white” and why it matters. We will explore the concept of managing racial stress and what to do when we start to feel overwhelmed. We will discuss why being
“colorblind” is not a solution, what language is appropriate to use, how stereotypes influence everyone, and how we can be more conscious of our own biases in the classroom to ensure we are effective teachers for all students. Please click here to register now for the Feb. 2-3 presentation. Registration information on the other two presentations dates/time will be provided in the coming weeks.
Beyond Diversity – March 9-10 (8:30 am-3:30 pm both days)
New Trier High School, Northfield Campus
This two-day Beyond Diversity seminar will be facilitated by Affiliates of the Pacific Educational Group at New Trier. Beyond Diversity has been described as a powerful, personally transforming, two-day seminar designed to help teachers, students, parents, administrators and school support professionals understand the impact of race on student learning and investigate the role which racism plays in institutionalized academic achievement disparities. Participants engage in a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of race and racism and grapple with how each influences the culture and climate of our school. This experience includes opportunities to practice using strategies for identifying and addressing policies, programs and practices that negatively impact achievement for students of color and serve as barriers to ALL students receiving a world-class education.
Exploring Identity – Jan.30 (4-5 pm), Feb. 13
(4-5:30 pm), and Feb. 27 (4-5:30 pm)
Academy39, Highcrest Middle School, Room 207
During three sessions, participants will explore the following essential questions related to identity:
Session 1: Who am I?
What are the different parts of my identity?
How have these been shaped over the course of my life?
Session 2: How do others see me? How do I see others? How do stereotypes and assumptions impact these perceptions?
Session 3: What is intersectionality? How do my identities interact? How do my identities impact my perception of events?
And more!
Thinking Critically About Race: An Introduction – March 13-May 1 (virtual and in-person)
In-Person Dates: April 17 and May 1 (4-5:30 pm)
This Academy 39 course is perfect for someone who is ready to dive into this work.
Part of the course will be self-managed, with time to learn and reflect, and part of it will be in-person to connect with others.