Intercultural Competence: A Pathway to Belonging (Virtual)

Intercultural Competence: A Pathway to Belonging

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Facilitators: Kim Walters 

                     Jae Henderson

Culturally competent teachers understand that the classroom cultures they create inevitably reflect their own home culture.   A culturally competent teacher understands the important differences in subjective culture and creates a space so that students from a variety of backgrounds may experience a sense of belonging.

We need to communicate to every student, “I see you and I welcome you as you are.” I can only see you if I see all of you. Our commitment to cultural competency starts here.

Culturally competent teachers know that treating everyone fairly does not always mean treating them the same.  This will be an interactive workshop that offers engaging dialogue opportunities and reflective journaling.  

Note:  One additional hour of time is required for each participant to receive their one-on-one confidential results from the Intercultural Development Inventory and their customized plan to grow their intercultural competence.

Participants will be able to:

• Deepen your own cultural self-awareness

• Learn how and why belonging matters in closing the achievement gap

• Recognize cultural expressions in behavior

• Engage with the Intercultural Development Inventory and receive your results: sample Individual Profile Report

• Receive a customized plan to grow your intercultural competence: sample Intercultural Development Plan

Who Should Attend: 

Any educator who wishes to increase their own cultural competency to improve the sense of belonging for their students.

COST: $350/person

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.