You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
WSAME is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization founded in 1994. It is a collaborative association of representatives from public and private school districts, colleges, universities, local and state governmental agencies, organizations, businesses, and other groups which advocate for and support the cause of multicultural, diversity and international education.
WHAT'S NEW: WSAME Events and Activities!
2008 WSAME Fall Conference Set for October 25th!
Save the date! Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 25, 2008! The 14th annual WSAME conference will be held on the Seattle University campus. A call for presenters is out. If you, or someone you know, would like to submit a conference session, go to Future Events, and click on 2008 Presenter Information. Vendor tables are now available. For information, workshop registration and contact, go to Future Events. For general conference information, contact WSAME at 206-522-5438 or email wsame@mindspring.com.
The Role of Whites in a Multicultural Society
The final workshop in the WSAME spring series will be held on May 1st. Explore the concept of white privilege and why it is invisible to some. Explore models of unity; consult on ways to bridge barriers between whites and people of color to construct harmonious and productive relationships.
For workshop descriptions and to register, click on Future Events and go to Role of Whites Workshop & Registration.
Gary Howard Live!
CEO and founder of the REACH Center, Gary Howard inspired his audience at a recent WSAME workshop. The highly sought after trainer, and author of You Can’t Teach What You Don’t Know, shared the five phases of staff development needed to create a culture of inclusion, equity and excellence in the classroom.
For workshop details, go to Past Events, and click on Gary Howard.
Diversity Fundamentals: A Reminder
Completing the WSAME winter workshop series, consultant Dely Judal lead the Why, What and How of Diversity Programs training for those in need of a mini-refresher course or short introduction to “diversity.” It was an opportunity to have the basics presented in a one-day workshop. For workshop details, got to Past Events, and click on Diversity Fundamentals Workshop.
