Equity Academy 2: Exploring Inclusive Practices in Schools

Abstract:
This academy delves into how to build inclusive schools and what they look like. Participants will learn about, reflect upon, and discuss information about the diversity students, families and educators bring into schools from and how it is critical that schools are ready to educate all students by building on their cultural and linguistic assets. Examples are presented about how to shift one’s thinking so that schools can expand upon what is already in place to create a more inclusive setting. Additionally, participants will develop understanding of how to commit to equity and apply their shifts in thinking to curriculum, co-teaching, professional learning, and school/family connections. Participants will apply what they have learned to the assessment of their own schools’ progress, and brainstorm teaming strategies to address areas of need which they have indentified.

Outcomes:
As a result of the activities and information shared at this Equity Academy, participants will:

• learn and generate ideas about the supports they need at the school organizational level in order to be effective with all students; and
• consider where changes need to be made, from physical space in schools to shifts in educators’ thinking, related to inclusive education.

Powerpoint - Academy 2
Facilitator Manual - Academy 2
Participant Handouts - Academy 2