You can participate in this series if you want to begin your exploration of anti-bias--or if you want to extend or deepen your understanding of this critical topic. You are encouraged to register for all four sessions, but that's not a requirement. For this series, enrollment will be limited in order to promote dialogue. 

Given our current climate, how do we engage in discussions, support courageous conversations or facilitate exploration with young children? In this presentation, participants will engage in an interactive 90-minute session on how to use high-quality texts and podcasts to support enriching and developmentally appropriate discussion with young children. Participants will walk away with resources, tools and practices in selecting texts that can be adapted to your school, center or learning environment.

Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

 

In this presentation, participants will engage in a rich, 90-minute session and will learn key strategies to engage the school or child care community and the greater community through an anti-bias lens. You will also learn approaches to ensure that classroom management and school or center-wide guidance is also affirming. Finally, participants will gain practical tools and resources focused on discipline and management through an anti-bias lens. 

Presenters: Jacob Dixon and Errol Olton, Co-founder of Co-Plan It and Director of a nonprofit organization. Olton believes in both inspirational leadership and in using meaningful data to advance the field of education.

Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

 

In this 90-minute session, participants will engage in discussion of anti-bias, culturally responsive texts and practical resources to support your staff so they can be the best partners to your families. The webinar will also cover building support for families so they know how to advocate for the needs of their children, in partnership with your staff. Participants will leave with key takeaways to build into your professional development or training for your school, center or learning community.

Presenters: Jacob Dixon and Shannon Ortiz-Wong, Co-founder of Co-Plan It, has worked in public, public charter and magnet schools. She has experience in curriculum design and in using culturally responsive literature.

 

Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

In this interactive 90-minute webinar, participants will practice pedagogical tactics that can be used directly with young children to affirm their dignity and their belief in the dignity of children of color. Participants will leave with developmentally appropriate protocols that support anti-bias classrooms or learning spaces with resources that can be adapted to the Pre-K environment. Presenters: Jacob Dixon and Dr. Jen Gowers, Co-founder of Co-Plan It and an educator with two decades of experience in public education. She has experience in building and sustaining new schools and in managing literacy at the district level.

Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A note about registration and credits: These webinars are free, but pre-registration is required. As you complete your online registration process, you will see a note about getting school district approval for your attendance. If you are NOT a school district employee, you can just disregard this notice.

In order to qualify for a certificate of completion, you must be registered on My Learning Plan and sign in during the webinar. All sessions are offered via Zoom; Two or three days before the session, you will receive a link via the email address you used to register on My Learning Plan. If you have questions concerning registration, contact Lisa doughty at 516-396-2220 or email prek@nasboces.org