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Recent WSAME Past Events
Gary Howard Live!
Bringing equity alive in the classroom, a reminder that there is more to be done in schools than the three R’s, was the focus and title of a recent WSAME workshop by noted author and presenter, Gary Howard. Speaking with passion, the national and international trainer held the full attention of the audience during a three-hour workshop on the Antioch University Seattle campus.
Based on his recently published article “As Diversity Grows, So Must We” (Educational Leadership), Howard shared the five phases of staff development crucial to making equity a reality in today’s classrooms and schools. They include: establishing tone and creating trust; understanding the personal culture and journeys of each student, staff and parent in the school, moving from a social dominance to a social justice philosophy; connecting learning with classroom realities; and creating systemic transformation and change.
Gary Drives Home Point
Participants Share Concerns
Ideas Are Carefully Considered
Participants Discuss Issues
The Why, What And How of Diversity Programs
Local and national trainer, Dely Judal, worked with WSAME workshop participants in a day-long, inter-active presentation that brought both seasoned and beginning multicultural, diversity advocates to the table together.
Covering a range of important material, Judal discussed demographic trends and profiles in the U.S. population; the application of federal and state laws related to diversity in educational institutions, businesses and agencies; the current status of diversity practices, policies and procedures on institutions; the failures and successes in diversity practices; and exemplary diversity programs and why they work.
Dely Guides Participant Interaction
A Heart-Felt Discussion Takes Place
