Culturally Responsive Practices in Schools: Embracing Diversity and Addressing Implicit Bias

Description:

In today's diverse educational landscape, fostering a culturally responsive environment is crucial for equitable and inclusive education. This training delves into understanding and implementing culturally responsive practices in schools, focusing on cultural competence and implicit bias awareness. Engage in reflective activities to assess current practices and develop action plans for implementing culturally responsive strategies in participants' educational contexts.

Participants will:

• Discover and understand the three levels of culture by Zaretta Hammond
• Gain insights into implicit biases that may impact teaching, learning, and school climate.
• Discuss strategies to recognize and mitigate these biases to create a more inclusive learning environment.
• Discover effective instructional practices that honor diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.

Training Time: 2-3 Hours

MTSS Focus: Tier 1,2,3