Description

The education community faces growing challenges related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, such as the academic achievement gaps between students of diverse backgrounds; racial segregation and resegregation in our schools; gender inequalities and sex discrimination; bullying and harassment of students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender; educating students with disabilities; staggering disparities in educational resources based on class or income; access to education for immigrants; respecting students of all religious backgrounds; and so forth.

As educators and administrators who are deeply invested in creating positive experiences and environments where students thrive, it is important to recognize that no one is immune to carrying implicit biases. The impact of implicit bias can adversely affect students despite the best intentions and have a huge impact on student outcomes.

In this session, we will define implicit or unconscious bias, what it is and why it matters. Investigate where our bias may reside. Recognize how unconscious bias affects our decision-making and learn strategies for overcoming our own bias.

Intended Audience

This training is intended for K-12 administrators, teachers, school counselors, school security officers, and all other school personnel.

Partial In-service Credit

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for school security officers will be available. 

Cost and Registration

There is no fee to attend this webinar. Pre-registration is required. The webinar will be hosted via Zoom.

Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.