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Diversity Training: Module 1-Understanding Diversity
October 5, 2016
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Diversity Training: 2.5 hours PD Credit (sign up at PD Central); dinner provided. This training was developed by the National Education Association and is facilitated by JCTA Diversity Cadre Members.

Focus of Module 1: Understanding Diversity
• Define diversity
• Understanding the dimensions of diversity
• Experience how group membership affects self-perception and perception of others
• Reflect on how diversity affects our students, co-workers, and communities
 

 




Diversity Training: Module 2-Developing Cultural Identity
October 12, 2016
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Diversity Training: 2.5 Hours PD credit (sign up at PD Central); dinner provided. This training was developed by the National Education Association and facilitated by JCTA Diversity Cadre Members.

Focus of Module 2: Developing Cultural Identity: Exploring Our Core Values & Beliefs
• Explain the depth and breadth of diversity
• Identify core values
• Identify the relationship between core values and behavior
• Demonstrate the impact of values, beliefs, feelings, and self-concept on behavior
• Explore how assumptions, prejudices, and biases are formed
 




Classroom Management, Part 1 & 2
October 15, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Classroom Management. Six hours PD credit; lunch provided. This training was created and is taught by JCTA members who are classroom teachers. Learn strategies to help you be more successful in your teaching. Sign up at PD Central.




Financial Planning: Retirement Planning
October 19, 2016
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Financial Planning: Retirement Planning No PD credit; snacks provided. Presented by Glenn Taylor of Ameriprise Financial.




Diversity Training: Module 3-Reacting to Differences
October 19, 2016
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Diversity. 2.5 Hours PD credit (sign up at PD Central); dinner provided. This training was developed by the National Education Association and is facilitated by JCTA Diversity Cadre Members.

Focus of Module 3: Reacting to Differences
• Understand the terms “Insiders” and “Outsiders” when discussing identity groups
• Examine how differences can result in negative “Insider and Outsider” relationships
• Identify the “Insiders” and “Outsiders” in your school, district, and/or association
• Explore ways you can work to change the dynamics of social oppression

 




Know Your Contract
October 20, 2016
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

 Know Your Contract. No PD credit; dinner provided. Led by JCTA UniServ Directors Elana Crane and Liesa Daly, this two-hour workshop helps participants learn their rights and responsibilities under our contract, understand the grievance process, and know the answers to frequently-asked contract questions.  




Classroom Management, Part 1
October 24, 2016
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Classroom Management. Six hours PD credit (awarded at completion of Part 2); dinner provided. This training was created and is taught by JCTA members who are classroom teachers. Learn strategies to help you be more successful in your teaching. Sign up at PD Central.




Diversity Training: Module 4-Valuing Diversity
October 26, 2016
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

 Diversity Training: 2.5 Hours PD credit (sign up at PD Central); dinner provided. This training was developed by the National Education Association and is facilitated by JCTA Diversity Cadre Members. 

Focus of Module 4: Valuing Diversity
• Define “diversity competence” and explore its various stages
• Identify how the lack of diversity competence offends individuals/groups
• Explore methods to enhance communication when we have been offended
• Develop action plans to apply diversity principles in our own environments


 

 


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