My Personal Racial Journey (2 hours)
Goals:
-Reflect and share personal racial experiences and narratives.
-Discuss discomfort, share, fear, and vulnerability as internal states of being that impact our work.
-Share strategies for navigating racial harm and conversations about race among adults.
Recognizing Bias (2 hours)
Goals:
-Gain tools and resources for leaders to identify and address biases within themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
-Discuss strategies for creating anti-bias practices and environments that promote positive identity development, empathy, and cultural competence among children and adults alike.
What is My Role: Race and My Profession (2 hours)
Goals:
-Understand the history of childcare in America.
-Analyze the ways race, class, and gender impact the care of young children.
-Gain an appreciation for resistance to discrimination in early learning spaces.
Creating Culturally Responsive Learning Environments (2 hours)
Goals:
-Explore practical strategies designed for early childhood leaders to support their staff in creating inclusive and culturally responsive environments.
-Discuss ways to empower educators to integrate diverse perspectives, cultures, and identities into their practice, considering the unique needs of young children and their families.
-Provide concrete examples and guidance on how leaders can facilitate the implementation of culturally responsive practices that celebrate diversity and promote a sense of belonging and respect among all stakeholders.
Strategic Visioning for Anti-Bias Education Leadership (2 hours)
Goals:
-Define a vision statement aligned with Anti-Bias Education principles.
-Identify goals and objectives for organizational change.
-Create a roadmap for implementation and sustainability.