https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo A list of resources for Educators en-us 2020-07-18 22:45:49 UTC 2024-12-20 15:21:42 UTC hello@padlet.com johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657567514 2020-07-18 22:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657567514 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657567689 This is a great module to do with your staff. It includes an activity where everyone writes their own cycle of socialization. 

Have your team get into small groups (using breakout rooms) to share their stories. This is a wonderful team-building activity while also developing important knowledge about culture.]]> 2020-07-18 22:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657567689 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657567747 It is not enough to have passion around equity. Leaders need to organize meetings that make the most of their time and support staff to address root issues.

This is an interactive module that provides an overview of what effective meetings look like, explains key concepts, gives you a planning worksheet and specific tools.

Click Here for Module]]> 2020-07-18 22:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657567747 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657567886 Teams that want to be effective need to lead meetings that keep race and equity at the forefront. This planning document provides guiding questions and specific tools for planning and leading effective meetings.

Click Here for Planning Document]]> 2020-07-18 22:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657567886 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657570116 Many elementary schools are looking for strategies to address bigotry, hate, and racism with their students. This agenda provides activities and facilitator directions for four one-hour dialogue sessions that can be used with fourth and fifth grade students to learn about identity, culture, stereotypes, and bigotry.

Click Here for Lesson Plan and Slides. Speak with your Equity Specialist to help adapt for your school.]]> 2020-07-18 23:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657570116 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657787126 2020-07-19 16:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657787126 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657848693 This step-by-step guide is based on thousands of hours of dialogue with diverse leaders, teachers, and families from various organizations and schools. It offers school and district leaders reflective questions and thoughtful considerations.

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]]> 2020-07-19 19:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657848693 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657849274 This document provides simple ideas on how to make your communication effective for a diverse parent community.]]> 2020-07-19 19:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657849274 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657850072 2020-07-19 19:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657850072 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657850297 Click this link for suggestions on how to make your slides accessible to all parents.]]> 2020-07-19 19:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657850297 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657871886 2020-07-19 20:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/657871886 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/704967288 This self-paced online module is designed to provide staff with the language, structures, and resources to be able to talk about race and racism. Staff will learn strategies on how to create safe spaces to build community so we can facilitate challenging discussions about race and social justice.

Click Here For Module]]> 2020-08-28 14:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/704967288 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/730895115 The following modules and workshops are designed to be done either as a team or individually.]]> 2020-09-09 13:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/730895115 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/730914982 Below are tools and resources that will help you operate with an equitable or antiracist lens. Use them to plan  and to evaluate your work]]> 2020-09-09 13:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/730914982 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/730930903 Schools and offices need to plan for the families we often struggle to engage. Typically, thinking about these families is an afterthought. The following resources will help you plan and evaluate all of your family engagement from large meetings to creating communication and PowerPoints.]]> 2020-09-09 13:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/730930903 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/730994615 In this self-paced online module, individuals will develop an understanding of the differences between diversity, inclusion, equity and antiracism. Learn what it means to be antiracist through actions that interrupt beliefs, practices, and policies perpetuating institutional racism in our school system.

Click Here For Module]]> 2020-09-09 13:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/730994615 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/731997673 These two resources (Compass & Dialogue Sheet) provide a structure for productive Conversations.

First watch the short video  to learn how to use both tools and then click here to download the document.]]> 2020-09-09 16:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/731997673 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732080424 Even with the best preparation, issues and dynamics will come up that may be challenging. The following are questions that educators have asked us in the past, along with suggestions on how to handle the challenge.

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The goal of this lesson is to provide students and staff with the structures and tools to help them navigate conversations about current events more effectively and to support the district’s Be Well 365 program at the student level. Students will have the opportunity to reflect and share their perspectives and experiences. This lesson will provide an overview of the four skills of emotional intelligence (self awareness, social awareness, self management and relationship management) and focus engagement on the skills of self management and relationship management.

Click Here for Lesson Plan and Slides]]> 2020-09-09 17:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732205447 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732243171 The goal of this lesson is to provide students and staff with the structures and tools to help them navigate conversations about current events more effectively and to support the district’s Be Well 365 program at the student level. Students will have the opportunity to reflect and share their perspectives and experiences. This lesson will provide an overview of the four skills of emotional intelligence (self awareness, social awareness, self management and relationship management) and focus engagement on the skills of self awareness and social awareness.

Click Here for Lesson Plan and Slides]]> 2020-09-09 17:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732243171 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732408273 Equity Matters is a monthly newsletter of the  MCPS Equity Initiatives Unit to provide timely resources, videos, and articles.]]> 2020-09-09 17:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732408273 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732437895 2020-09-09 18:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732437895 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732440456 2020-09-09 18:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732440456 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732445759 2020-09-09 18:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732445759 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732514673 Click here for a calendar of religious and cultural holidays to help plan for the year. You will find dates, videos, classroom resources and personal essays about the different events. 

]]> 2020-09-09 18:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/732514673 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/773495113 Below are resources that have been provided during Equity Matters Dialogues. ]]> 2020-09-23 19:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/773495113 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/773497590 Online Teaching Can Be Culturally Responsive

Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy

Using Culturally Responsive Practices to Foster Learning During School Closures: Challenges and Opportunities for Equity

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Ready for Rigor Framework

]]> 2020-09-23 19:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/773497590 johnlandesman https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/773626889 Includes a powerful section on MCPS Voices.]]> 2020-09-23 19:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/johnlandesman/4909p96afgdwdzoo/wish/773626889