Events

Educator Series

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio (formerly NCCJ)
Presents the Educator Series:

Count Me In: Diversity, Multiculturalism,
and Inclusion in Education

In collaboration with the Greater Cleveland
Educational Development Center

Description: Northeast Ohio educators are invited to participate in an innovative series of interactive workshops that will
inform them about the newest research in multicultural and inclusive learning. Participants will have the opportunity to engage
in dialogue about diversity and obtain skills and strategies to create more equitable learning environments at their school.

Schedule: Attend any or all of the sessions!

Print the flyer and registration form

Session One

Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment

Thursday, January 17, 2008

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Presenters:

  • Linda Prittchet, English teacher, Southview High School, Lorain
  • Dr. Catherine Ross-Stroud, Assistant Professor Teacher Education, CSU
  • The Diversity Center Staff

Topics:

  • Multi-Cultural Curriculum Planning
  • Utilizing Teachable Moments
  • Discussing Controversial Topics

Session Two

Navigating Changing Student Demographics

Thursday, February 7, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Presenters:

  • Dr. Lori Wilfong, Assistant Professor Kent State University, Stark
  • Dr. James Moore, Assistant Professor Teacher Education, CSU
  • The Diversity Center Staff

Topics:

  • Multiple Multicultural Educational Settings
  • Race, Ethnicity and Religion in the Classroom
  • Personal Inventory, Professional Impact

Session Three

How to be a Diversity Advocate

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Administrator Session:

Diversifying Staff: Significance and Strategies

Presenter:

  • Lisa Howell, Personnel Administrator Shaker Heights School District

Teacher Session: Connecting Students and Community

Presenters:

  • Willie Smith, Euclid High School, Family Resource Manager
  • The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio

Session Four

Service Learning Projects: Beyond the Canned Food Drive

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Presenters:

  • The Diversity Center Staff

Topics:

  • Service learning projects that don’t perpetuate stereotypes of marginalized communities
  • Choosing, planning and processing the project for maximum lifelong learning

 

Print the flyer and registration form

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