The data is clear: our students are suffering, and racial divides have become even more extreme in remote settings. In order to overcome these barriers, we must first recognize our own shortcomings as educators and where our implicit biases may be affecting our expectations and ultimately the outcomes of our students. We must also learn to see student culture and diversity as an asset and then we must design learning experiences that plan for this variability so that all students have equal opportunities to learn at high levels.

In this series, Mirko Chardin will challenge participants to deconstruct exclusionary systems, address anti-racism, and provide learners with the space to recognize and reclaim their power as learners. Discussions will focus on identifying and eliminating barriers that result in systems that do not work for all students, creating lessons that honor student identity and diversity, promoting social justice, and learning how to start valuing impact over our intentions.

In addition to these webinars, asynchronous followup work through the Alludo learning platform will be available. Alludo leverages gamification to encourage teachers, administrators, and staff to acquire new skills and experiences. By providing a fun, competitive, selfpaced environment, players are empowered to own their learning, choose topics aligned with their goals while collaborating with peers, earning badges, and gaining knowledge.

SPEAKER

Mirko Chardin is the Founding Head of School of the Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge, MA. Mirko’s work has involved all areas of school management and student support. His greatest experience and passion revolves around culturally connected teaching and learning, recruiting and retaining educators of color, restorative practice, and school culture.

Mirko was a keynote speaker at the 2017 UDL for Social Justice Symposium, the 2018 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Leading with Equity & Access Conference, the 2019 California MTSS Professional Learning Institute and was the 2019 opening keynote speaker for the Holyoke & North Andover Public School Districts. He is also a race, diversity and cultural proficiency facilitator & leadership coach for the Aspire Institute at Boston University’s New Wheelock College of Human Development and Education Leadership Network which works with the 25 largest school districts in America.

DATES

1. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3. Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All district and school personnel.

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For additional information, contact:
Molly McCabe, Ed.D., Administrator
Sherra Nichols, Administrator’s Secretary

Sponsor: Instructional Services (RCOE)