#NNLS DEIJ

Advancing the Work of Anti-Racism, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Social Justice in International Schools

Six interconnected sessions for school teams

WITH ALYSA PERRERAS, DARNELL FINE & JENNIFER BECKWITH

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STRANDS: DEIJ • Deep Learning • New Pedagogies • Wellness / SEL

	SEP 22, 2021 - FEB 16, 2022
	CERTIFICATE OFFERING

	OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS
	PER SCH REG FEE

	FOR SCHOOL TEAMS
	ONLINE

COURSE PURPOSE & INTRODUCTION

The work of anti-racism and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) keeps student learning at the forefront. Our end goal is that schools are inclusive and culturally sustaining for our students. As we recognize that this work must be enduring and systemic, our model of complex change offers promising practices related to developing visions, consensus, skills, motivation, resources, and action plans.

We hope that this learning series will be a dynamic experience that allows you to collaborate with your peer institutions to make a safer, more inclusive community of schools. As the work of anti-racism, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice is an ongoing learning process, we believe our work will help us manage complex change and create culturally sustaining professional learning communities.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Examine DEIJ with a collaborative, supportive group of your peers. This six-week course will assist NESA schools in creating an atmosphere and starting a conversation to advance the work of anti-racism, equity, inclusion (belonging) and social justice.

Over the duration of the course, we will co-curate a resource page that the facilitators and participants will routinely update with articles, films, documentaries, book titles, YouTube videos, protocols, literature, poems, and more. Participants will also periodically be asked to share feedback on the content and process of sessions.

Participants will maintain a portfolio reflecting on how they are building the intent and will to examine DEIJ over time. Attendees will play a major role in developing and selecting artifacts to include in their portfolio that they feel represent their learning and critical self-reflection. This supports our developmental view of DEIJ work; it is an ongoing, lifelong process that requires us to continuously reflect and learn.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Create a vision for why DEIJ is needed
Build DEIJ knowledge and skills
Develop value and commitment for DEIJ
Co-curate resources supporting DEIJ
Develop DEIJ plans to enact change

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for school teams of up to 15 members (minimum team member requirement: 2).

It is for schools wishing to build the intent and will for examining DEIJ and for advancing the work of anti-racism, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice in international schools. Cross-team participation, including that of school leadership, is encouraged.

PARTICIPATION

We believe in the power of inquiry and shared ownership of knowledge. This course is not about getting it “right,” but accepting there are many ways to get to the same goal and being open to diverse outcomes. This requires collective participation and not letting mistakes deter you from engaging in the learning process.

Cross-team participation is paramount in order for teams to move forward and implement their learnings back at school. Attendance of school administrators (heads of school, principals, curriculum directors) and even school trustees/board members will signal the school's commitment to DEIJ and will encourage buy-in from the entire school community.

The camaraderie among team members will foster mutual support and collaboration, cultivating a nucleus of people with whom they can share the journey.

MODULES & SCHEDULE

There will be six live Zoom sessions to attend on the dates below, on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm GMT+3/GMT+2 (Athens, Greece time). Each session will be 1 hour followed by a 30-minute Q&A if needed/requested.

Participants will be assigned asynchronous coursework in the form of readings, viewings, portfolio entries, and activities throughout the series, requiring approximately 2 hours per module to complete.

NOTE: THE COURSE PLATFORM OPENS FOR ORIENTATION ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, A WEEK BEFORE COURSEWORK BEGINS.

MODULE 1 - SEPT 29: Introduction

Introduction and what to expect. For many international schools, racial equity work has not been a priority. A diverse school population does not mean an institution demonstrates a commitment to racial equity for all.

This series will provide guidance to understand systems of injustice and a look at policies that have structured racism and inequitable practices that continue to plague our schools and society.

Collect data via surveys, share books, articles, and videos to begin the journey to be comfortable with uncomfortable conversations about race, ethnicity and culture, inviting constituent groups - students, families and faculty - to share their authentic perspectives.

MODULE 2 - OCT 13: Examining Barriers & Perceptions

Engage in data analysis of your own community to identify systemic and/or perceived barriers and policies that either perpetuate or dismantle systems of racial oppression. Share survey results and examine constituent groups such as parents and students to gather data on demographic perceptions of the school climate in relation to inclusion.

You will have the opportunity to quantify this data using a framework entitled the 4 I’s of Oppression and determine how to move discussions and DEIJ work beyond analyzing perceived barriers alone.

MODULE 3 - NOV 10: Call It By Its Name

Become familiarized with the use of terminology common to issues of racial equity in schools in order to name racism and to not be afraid to use the terminology (anti-bias, anti-racism, cultural competence, colonialism, white supremacy, etc.).

Emphasis on dismantling and unpacking the discomfort related to each term and building on the knowledge of the 4Is to recognize the manifestation of each term. You will be introduced to a framework for organizational change for examination within the 4Is framework.

MODULE 4 - DEC 8: Examining DEIJ in Hiring Policies

Explore why institutional change is needed in hiring policies as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. We will also explore the specific knowledge and skills needed to institutionalize DEIJ in hiring policies.

Ultimately, you will be called to demonstrate value and commitment to DEIJ through the lens of hiring at an institutional level. This session will offer resources and a plan of action for assessing your school’s DEIJ commitment in its hiring policies.

MODULE 5 - JAN 12: Examining Culturally Responsive Teaching

We each play an important role in developing culturally responsive teaching to not only make it safe for students to be themselves but ensure schools remain a life way that sustains students’ culture and home communities.

Culturally responsive teaching challenges educators to create classroom environments that reflect students’ diversity, embrace equity and inclusion, and fight for social justice. In focusing on our own spheres of influence, we will explore how each of us might develop culturally responsive teaching by providing PD opportunities for educators.

MODULE 6 - FEB 16: Recalibrating

Doreen Merola

CO-DIRECTOR, THINKING COLLABORATIVE

DOREEN MEROLA has served as one of the Co-Directors for Thinking Collaborative, LLC, since 2015. She is also a private consultant with M2 Coaching & Consulting. Previously, Doreen was an English teacher for nearly 40 years, teaching everything from academic intervention to Advanced Placement.

She earned a B.S. from State University of New York at Oswego in English/Secondary Education, did graduate work in diagnostic and prescriptive teaching of reading, and received an M.S. in English Education Advanced Study from Syracuse University. She holds memberships in ASCD, NCTE, Learning Forward, and Phi Kappa Phi.

As the ELA Content Specialist for the Solvay Union Free School District in New York State, she was in charge of curriculum, assessment, data analysis, professional development, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching.

Doreen is a Training Associate for Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools. She has presented workshops on six continents and has grown to appreciate and admire the dedication of international school educators.

Doreen Merola

CO-DIRECTOR, THINKING COLLABORATIVE

DOREEN MEROLA has served as one of the Co-Directors for Thinking Collaborative, LLC, since 2015. She is also a private consultant with M2 Coaching & Consulting. Previously, Doreen was an English teacher for nearly 40 years, teaching everything from academic intervention to Advanced Placement.

She earned a B.S. from State University of New York at Oswego in English/Secondary Education, did graduate work in diagnostic and prescriptive teaching of reading, and received an M.S. in English Education Advanced Study from Syracuse University. She holds memberships in ASCD, NCTE, Learning Forward, and Phi Kappa Phi.

As the ELA Content Specialist for the Solvay Union Free School District in New York State, she was in charge of curriculum, assessment, data analysis, professional development, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching.

Doreen is a Training Associate for Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools. She has presented workshops on six continents and has grown to appreciate and admire the dedication of international school educators.

Doreen Merola

CO-DIRECTOR, THINKING COLLABORATIVE

DOREEN MEROLA has served as one of the Co-Directors for Thinking Collaborative, LLC, since 2015. She is also a private consultant with M2 Coaching & Consulting. Previously, Doreen was an English teacher for nearly 40 years, teaching everything from academic intervention to Advanced Placement.

She earned a B.S. from State University of New York at Oswego in English/Secondary Education, did graduate work in diagnostic and prescriptive teaching of reading, and received an M.S. in English Education Advanced Study from Syracuse University. She holds memberships in ASCD, NCTE, Learning Forward, and Phi Kappa Phi.

As the ELA Content Specialist for the Solvay Union Free School District in New York State, she was in charge of curriculum, assessment, data analysis, professional development, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching.

Doreen is a Training Associate for Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools. She has presented workshops on six continents and has grown to appreciate and admire the dedication of international school educators.

Registration Fees

All fees quoted are in US Dollars (USD).

NESA Member & Affiliate Schools: $2000/school
Non-Member Schools: $2500/school

Please review the Cancellation Notice before registering.

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#NNLS DEIJ

Advancing the Work of Anti-Racism, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Social Justice in International Schools

Six interconnected sessions for school teams

WITH ALYSA PERRERAS, DARNELL FINE & JENNIFER BECKWITH

COURSE PURPOSE & INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE COURSE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

AUDIENCE

PARTICIPATION

MODULES & SCHEDULE

MODULE 1 - SEPT 29: Introduction

MODULE 2 - OCT 13: Examining Barriers & Perceptions

MODULE 3 - NOV 10: Call It By Its Name

MODULE 4 - DEC 8: Examining DEIJ in Hiring Policies

MODULE 5 - JAN 12: Examining Culturally Responsive Teaching

MODULE 6 - FEB 16: Recalibrating

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