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R-H Equity Journey
R-H Equity Journey
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 5
Description: Complete the R-H 10 Day Equity Journey at your own pace. Each day of the journey will be include a brief introduction of the day’s topic, choices of relevant readings and/or videos, potential action steps, “Did you know…” tidbits, and suggested resources to help you further learn, reflect, and grow.
R-H Equity Journey 2 (Continuing the R-H Equity Journey: 7 More Days to Learn, Reflect, and Grow)
R-H Equity Journey 2 (Continuing the R-H Equity Journey: 7 More Days to Learn, Reflect, and Grow)
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 3.5
Description: Complete the R-H 7 Day Equity Journey at your own pace. Each day of the journey will be include a brief introduction of the day’s topic, choices of relevant readings and/or videos, potential action steps, “Did you know…” tidbits, and suggested resources to help you further learn, reflect, and grow.
Presentation: You Belong Here; Fostering Belonging Through Knowing Ourselves
Presentation: You Belong Here; Fostering Belonging Through Knowing Ourselves
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1.0
Description:For the third part of our Equity and Inclusion Professional Learning Series, we will be joined by Dr. Robert Chalwell, executive director of family and student services and inclusivity for the Webster Central School District. This virtual event will focus on celebrating and understanding the diversity of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District, exploring identity and “who we are,” and capturing student voice to share their experiences and feelings of belonging. This collaborative learning experience is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our school community, highlight the work of our district, and share ideas to continue fostering a sense of belonging and a culture of connectedness for all.
(Go to the CTLE Reporting and Certificates page to do the reflection form for CTLE credit.)
Presentation: Supporting Hispanic and Latino Students and Families
Presentation: Supporting Hispanic and Latino Students and Families
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1.5 (ENL Credits)
Description: Join us for a conversation regarding the cultural values shared by our Hispanic and Latino population, and a discussion of the strategies and community resources available to support them. Our panel will discuss trends in data within the Rush-Henrietta Central School District and feedback from focus groups with our students in grades 6 - 12.
(Go to the CTLE Reporting and Certificates page to do the reflection form for CTLE credit.)
Presentation: The Connection Between SEL and Equity: A Discussion with Author Jeffrey Benson
Presentation: The Connection Between SEL and Equity: A Discussion with Author Jeffrey Benson
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1.5
Description: Rush-Henrietta is excited to partner with author Jeffrey Benson for a discussion on the connections between social-emotional learning and equity. His book, “Improve Every Lesson Plan with SEL,” has been instrumental in the work our SEL coaches are doing, and he has provided professional learning during many of our faculty meetings this school year. He will discuss how incorporating SEL into regular lesson-planning allows for a better experience for all students.
(Go to the CTLE Reporting and Certificates page to do the reflection form for CTLE credit.)
Presentation and Panel: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Families
Presentation and Panel: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Families
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1.5
Description: Join us for a conversation regarding the LGBTQ+ community within Rush-Henrietta. We will have the opportunity to hear from our community partners at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and our Senior High School Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) advisor, as well as a panel of parents and former students. Develop a greater understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and explore strategies used to support students and their families.
(Go to the CTLE Reporting and Certificates page to do the reflection form for CTLE credit.)
Learning Plan Builder
Learning Plan Builder
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1.5 (per plan built)
Description: Based on the four domains of the Social Justice Standards (Identity, Diversity, Justice and Action), our Learning Plan Builder allows you to select meaningful student texts, choose how you'll teach them and how you'll assess student learning. ***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started. You will find a link at the bottom of the web page below.
Common Beliefs Survey: Teaching Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students
Common Beliefs Survey: Teaching Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: Teachers want students to learn, and many make an effort to be particularly responsive to racially and ethnically diverse students. Many of the beliefs we hold and lessons we are taught about racially and ethnically diverse students and how best to facilitate their learning have positive effects. Others, however, while seemingly sensible and well intended, can have negative consequences.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
***Follow the prompts for individual use.
Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Teacher Leadership
Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Teacher Leadership
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: Culture refers to a wide range of identity and community characteristics. Culturally responsive pedagogy engages identities and identity issues across all groups and communities: gender, ability/disability, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language and nationality. Culturally responsive classroom culture exists when students are seen, valued, cared for and respected as their full selves.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Identity
Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Identity
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: This is the first in a series of self-paced presentations for individuals, easily modified for a group.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Diversity
Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Diversity
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: This is the second in a series of self-paced presentations for individuals, easily modified for a group.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
Social Justice Standards | Understanding Justice
Social Justice Standards | Understanding Justice
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: This is the third in a series of self-paced presentations for individuals, easily modified for a group.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Action
Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Action
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: This is the fourth in a series of self-paced presentations for individuals, easily modified for a group.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Instruction
Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Instruction
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: Define critical engagement with material; explore differentiated instruction methods; identify key components of cooperative and collaborative learning; explore methods for making real-world connections to instruction; and evaluate grading procedures to look at more value-based assessments and evaluations.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Classroom Culture
Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Classroom Culture
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: Identify thoughtful classroom setup and structure that honor student experience; establish norms for shared inquiry and dialogue; establish how to create social-emotional learning safety in the classroom; and analyze behavior management practice to ensure value-based components.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Family and Community Engagement
Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Family and Community Engagement
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1
Description: Develop strategies to tap into family and community wisdom; develop strategies to tap into local resources; develop strategies to increase connections among families; identify community issues that impact classroom culture; and identify methods of culturally sensitive communication.
***You will need to create a free Teaching Tolerance account to get started.
How You See Me Series
How You See Me Series
Format: Self Directed
Category: Equity & Diversity
CTLE Hours: 1.5
Description: Watch the "How You See Me" videos in the links below. Participants will complete a brief reflection after each set of videos.
How You See Me Series
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