Beyond Diversity I Seminar

About the Beyond Diversity I Seminars

The Beyond Diversity seminar, updated and aligned with Courageous Conversations About Race, 2nd Edition, is designed to help teachers, students, parents, and administrators understand the impact of race on student learning and investigate the role that racism plays in institutionalizing academic achievement disparities.

Participants will be introduced to the CCAR Protocol: the 4 Agreements, 6 Conditions, and the Compass and explore the use of the Protocol when engaging in courageous conversations centered around race and racism. Attendees will engage in a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of race and racism and grapple with how each influences the culture and climate of our schools; and practice using the CCAR Protocol for identifying and addressing policies, programs, and practices that negatively impact achievement for students of color and serve as barriers for ALL students receiving a world-class education.

Enrollment is an indication that you are poised for inquiry into your own personal investment in racism and desire greater accountability surrounding your professional leadership for racial equity.

**Although not required, participants are strongly encouraged to attend the Network's Equity and Social Justice Institute prior to Beyond Diversity I to build the necessary background for courageous conversations.

Participant Outcomes

As a result of participating in this seminar, attendees will:

• Engage in courageous conversations and sustained interracial dialogue about race;
• Reflect on race and racism and discover how each, through school policies, programs, and practices negatively impacts low-performing student populations;
• Develop the knowledge and skills for engaging, sustaining and deepening courageous conversations about the impact of race and racism on student achievement.

Target Audience

• District administrators
• Principals
• Community members
• School staff
• Teachers
• Faith-based personnel
• Business professionals
• Parents

Indicators and Standards Addressed

This seminar specifically addresses Wisconsin State Performance Plan (SPP), Indicators 4B, 9 & 10.

Teaching Standards Addressed

• Danielson’s Components: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2d, 3a, 3c, 4c, 4d, 4f
• Stronge Performance Standards and Indicators: 1.3, 1.7, 1.9, 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7
• In-Tasc Teacher Standards: #1, 2, 3, 5, 7 & 9

Training Site and Lodging Location

Holiday Inn Stevens Point – Convention Center
1001 Amber Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Ph: (715) 344-0200 and press #3
Room Block: The Network/CESA #11
Cut-off date for lodging: 12/19/17

Fees, Registration, and Schedule

There are no registration fees to participate in the Beyond Diversity I Seminar, but pre-registration is required. 

Note: This seminar is a full 2-day training. Attendees are expected to attend both days. If you are not able to commit to full 2-day attendance, we ask that you register at a later date when your schedule allows for you to be present for both days.

Schedule

• 7:30 am - 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (Both days) Lunch is provided

Facilitators

The Beyond Diversity I Seminar will be facilitated by two or more of the following individuals:

• Melissa Moe
  Training and Supports Project Coordinator, Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network or “The Network”
   
• David O'Connor
  American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction;
  Co-Leader, Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network or “The Network”
   
• Ebiere (Juliet) Cole
  Beyond Diversity I Facilitator, Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network or “The Network”
   
• Courtney Bauder
  Program Director - Social Justice Minor Program, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

Questions

Contact Melissa Moe, Training and Supports Project Coordinator, at (715) 986-2020, ext. 2127 or mmoe@TheNetworkWI.com