Join the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center (WEEAC) for a webinar series that examines the root causes of systemic educational inequities and offers actionable, evidence-based practices for disrupting bias and achieving equitable outcomes for all students. From Beliefs to Action: Designing Culturally Responsive Systems equips educators and education leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to cultivate inclusivity, challenge biases, and overcome inequities in educational spaces.
Now through April 25, WestEd experts Rawlin Rosario, Jackie Peng, Krystal Wu, John Jacobs, and Nancy Tiên will facilitate dynamic and interactive sessions on topics including
- developing equity literacy by identifying systemic beliefs, policies, procedures, and practices that contribute to educational inequities for historically marginalized students;
- establishing culturally responsive practices, policies, and data use to promote inclusive education; and
- cultivating family and community engagement and partnerships.
Who Will Benefit
- Educators (K–12)
- School districts
- Charter management organizations
- Local and state educational agencies
- Bureau of Indian Education
- Tribal education personnel
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education partners and organizers
Session 5: Family and Community Engagement
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Event Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m. (Pacific) / 5:00–7:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Facilitators: Rawlin Rosario and Nancy Tiên
During the final session of our series, we’ll examine how we can extend equity beyond the classroom by deepening our understanding of culturally responsive family and community engagement. Participants will gain strategies and practices for partnering with families and communities to achieve equity for marginalized students and communities.
After registering for the webinar sessions, learn more about WestEd’s WEEAC, Culturally Responsive & Equitable Systems, Resilient and Healthy Schools and Communities, Special Education Policy and Practice, and the Regional Educational Laboratory West (REL West).