Coming in October, 2024

Mandy Levine: Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions

In this class, we explore microaggressions: the everyday verbal and nonverbal slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based upon marginalized group membership.  Together we will distinguish between the often positive intent of the speaker of the microaggression and the typically negative impact on the target.  We will explore many different types of microaggressions directed at different identity groups and explore how these microaggressions can impact us both personally and professionally. I’ll provide participants with practical ways to respond to microaggressions, whether in real time or after the fact, and whether they are the target or whether they are intervening as an ally to someone else.   The class concludes by providing participants the opportunity to explore together a series of scenarios that could realistically arise in the workplace and to consider different ways to respond.

2023-2024: Identity Conscious Hiring Workshop for Admin.

The Frontier Regional and Union 38 Administrative Staff, from Building & Grounds to the Health Office and from IT to Principals, participated in Dr. Liza Talusan’s three-part training on Identity Conscious Hiring.

“Recruitment, retention, and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion are achieved when a community understands why it is important, when structures are created to reduce bias, and when leaders understand how to hold others accountable for an inclusive process.This series is designed to support change at the organizational level through culturally-centered recruitment, retention, and responsibility.”

Restorative Practices

Responsive Classroom

Safe Schools

Enchanted Circle Theater

Our Inclusion Initiative