Elms College’s Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE) is hosting a three-part Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Professional Learning Series. Dr. Tyra Good, Executive Director of the CEUE, will be joined by Kwame Sarfo-Mensah to facilitate the workshop series. Kwame is the author of, Learning To Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom, and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC.

Workshop Series Overview:

Elms College’s Center for Equity and Urban Education (CEUE) and Identity Talk Consulting, LLC are partnering to provide dynamic opportunities for professional learning centered around Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading. This interactive series will help educators employ a culturally responsive approach to meeting the needs of diverse students and families.

We have Bronze, Silver, and Gold Packages available. Please be sure to review what each package offers.

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Workshop Series Description:

Session 1: Tuesday, March 18th 4:00-5:30 pm EST (Virtual):  “Do Your Students Feel at Home in School?: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in Identity-Affirming Spaces”

In this workshop, school leaders and students will explore what it takes to create learning environments where all students feel valued, seen, and at home. Together, we will examine the role of identity in shaping student experiences and how schools can cultivate a culture of belonging through inclusive, identity-affirming practices. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and practical tips they can immediately implement to foster a sense of connection and belonging within their schools.

Session 2: Tuesday, March 25th 4:00-5:30 pm EST (Virtual):  “Unpacking the 3 P’s of Intersectional Identity Awareness”

This session is designed for school leaders and teachers to broaden their understanding of the roles that identity and intersectionality play within our schools. By developing critical humility and exploring how the 3 P’s (privilege, power, and positionality) impact how historically marginalized students are educated and treated in our schools. The session will also challenge school leaders and educators to interrogate their biases and shift their perspectives on the identities of their students and others. In conclusion, attendees will receive practical strategies for developing intersectional identity awareness within their schools.

VIP Session: Tuesday, April 1st 4:00-5:30 pm EST (Virtual): “VIP” A Deep-Dive Dialogue with the Author

At this VIP session, attendees will be able to speak directly with the Learning Series facilitator and author of, Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions in a Q&A styled virtual session and speak candidly with the author and other participants to continue the conversations started in sessions 1 and 2. Participants will also receive a “digital swag bag” which will include access to exclusively curated culturally responsive resources and merchandise.

Workshop Series Logistics:

Packages: Bronze $35, Silver $60, Gold $100

Sessions: 2 Virtual Workshop Sessions; 1 Virtual VIP Session

Certificate: Professional Development Points Available

If you are a school district or an organization that would like to support multiple individuals to attend this Professional Learning Series, please contact the CEUE Team at ceue@elms.edu to inquire about the process of submitting a purchase order.

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For any questions, please feel free to contact the CEUE Team at ceue@elms.edu