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About the Session

In this session, educators engage in educational equity work by taking a deep dive into concepts that support the development of an authentic commitment to redefining student success with an equity lens. Participants learn how to move from theory to practice through utilizing numerous tools for practical application and facilitation of equity work. Content focuses on mindsets and beliefs while creating a parallel between adaptive and technical work in the school system to interrupt inequitable practices and close equity gaps for marginalized student groups. Topics and outcomes include:

• Develop common language, define equity, diversity, and inclusion to guide facilitation of conversations and the work
• Develop an understanding of research around the 4 indicators of equity to address instructional practices and academic achievement
• Develop an understanding of collecting, analyzing, and monitoring qualitative and quantitative data to drive equity work in the classroom
• Recognize and respond to the barriers to equity and cultural proficiency (i.e. history of public education, implicit bias, stereotypes, and institutional racism)
• Reflect on the role of educators in perpetuating or ending educational gaps
• Understand a system’s approach to interrupting patterns of inequities within the school system

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Nicole Anderson, Founder and CEO of Nicole Anderson and Associates Consulting LLC

Building Better from Disruption is a virtual series designed to build upon lessons learned from districts’ responses to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on schools and school systems.  This series is designed to provide education partners, particularly administrators and teacher leaders working at the school site level, with best practices and resources that support students’ successful return to in-person instruction.  This five-part virtual series will focus on the essential areas of social-emotional learning, accelerated learning, and community partnerships.  During each session, participants will have the opportunity to learn, connect, and interact with expert practitioners and session participants. Support for Building Better from Disruption provided by the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation.

When considering the concept of gathering authentic student voice and input realize that in the long run it is a net benefit.  Even if it is difficult to hear or guided by incomplete information, it will inform your decisions and point you to areas of need.  Remember, they are often having these conversations whether you hear it or not.

In the second workshop in the Building Better from Disruption Series, participants gathered to hear from school leaders that are implementing innovative strategies that capture and utilize the teacher and staff voice to create positive and equitable learning environments.

 

When considering the concept of gathering authentic student voice and input realize that in the long run it is a net benefit.  Even if it is difficult to hear or guided by incomplete information, it will inform your decisions and point you to areas of need.  Remember, they are often having these conversations whether you hear it or not.

About the Session
Supporting the social emotional needs of the adults in schools is necessary for student success.  In this webinar, teachers, school leaders, and district leaders will share best practices and strategies that have been implemented to strengthen the capacity of adults and provide the support needed for staff and student success.

Panelists
– Dr. Charles Fischer, Executive Director, Alternative Education, Riverside County Office of Education
– Adele Thomas, Director, Professional Development and Teacher Support, Fontana Unified School District
– Robert Brough, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services, Perris Union High School District

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Building Better from Disruption is a virtual series designed to build upon lessons learned from districts’ responses to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on schools and school systems.  This series is designed to provide education partners, particularly administrators and teacher leaders working at the school site level, with best practices and resources that support students’ successful return to in-person instruction.  This five-part virtual series will focus on the essential areas of social-emotional learning, accelerated learning, and community partnerships.  During each session, participants will have the opportunity to learn, connect, and interact with expert practitioners and session participants. Support for Building Better from Disruption provided by the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation.

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Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education and San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, recently hosted its first workshop in the Building Better from Disruption Series. Participants gathered to hear from school leaders that are implementing innovative strategies that capture and utilize the student voice to create positive and equitable learning environments.

 

When considering the concept of gathering authentic student voice and input realize that in the long run it is a net benefit.  Even if it is difficult to hear or guided by incomplete information, it will inform your decisions and point you to areas of need.  Remember, they are often having these conversations whether you hear it or not.

We have been very intentional about celebrating, monitoring, and confronting issues that come up for our students.   Our schools are conducting morning talks and morning walks as ways to harness the student voice and improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing.   While listening to the student voice, students asked us if there were a way for students to refer themselves to mental health services without going through an adult.  We found a way.

About the Session
Listening and understanding the voice of students are essential aspects of social emotional learning.  During the session, participants heard from school leaders that are implementing innovative strategies that capture and utilize student voice to create positive and equitable learning environments.

Panelists
Dr. Kimberly MacKinney, Assistant Superintendent, Oro Grande Unified School District
Dr. Henry Herreras, Principal, Excelsior Charter Schools (Corona-Norco)
Pat Schlosser, Assistant Superintendent, Apple Valley Unified School District
Mark Lenoir, Assistant Superintendent, Val Verde Unified School District

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Please share your feedback on this session here

Building Better from Disruption is a virtual series designed to build upon lessons learned from districts’ responses to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on schools and school systems.  This series is designed to provide education partners, particularly administrators and teacher leaders working at the school site level, with best practices and resources that support students’ successful return to in-person instruction.  This five-part virtual series will focus on the essential areas of social-emotional learning, accelerated learning, and community partnerships.  During each session, participants will have the opportunity to learn, connect, and interact with expert practitioners and session participants. Support for Building Better from Disruption provided by the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation.

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