Equity, Culture, Climate, Social Justice

In this four session virtual series, participants will:

1. Examine the current educational status of African- American males in this country

(academic achievement, graduation rates, suspensions/expulsions, tracking, etc.)

2. Identify factors that contribute to the achievement gap between African-American

males and other students.

3. Engage in reflective discourse with peers about their own attitudes, beliefs, and

perceptions related to educating African-American males and other students.

4. Explore strategies to motivate and engage African-American males in the learning

process for the purpose of raising their academic achievement.

5. Understand how to meet the literacy needs of Black males. 

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SEED- Single District customized sessions

Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity, otherwise known as SEED, is a peer-led professional development program which creates conversational communities to drive personal, organizational, and societal change toward greater equity and diversity.

SEED’s unique methodology involves:

• facilitating ongoing, structured, group conversations in which all voices can be heard

• examining how our own stories relate to social systems

• learning from the lessons of our own lives as well as from texts

• turning oppression and privilege into agency and action

SEED seminars help participants reflect upon and connect their individual experiences to the wider systemic context. Members of a SEED seminar gain new insights into how the world works and how they can make their schools more inclusive and equitable.

Districts interested in customized SEED training should contact Alyn Eastin at 734-334-1517 or eastina@resa.net to set up a time to discuss logistics to meet your district’s specific request.

Limited availability 

Introduction to Restorative Practices Training focuses on the key concepts of Restorative Practices and how they are used to build strong, healthy relationships, resolve challenges, and build social capital. The concepts involve reflection and awareness of one's self and one's practice.

Day 2: Using Circles Effectively applies the fundamental processes of Restorative Practices and enables participants to practice the techniques, including how to optimally utilize circles in any setting.

As part of Wayne RESA's course offerings, participation in Restorative Practices Days 1 & 2 (Introduction to Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively) is a prerequisite to attending Restorative Practices: Facilitating a Restorative Conference or Restorative Practices: Family Engagement and Empowerment.

Black Family Development, Inc., a license partner of the International Institute of Restorative Practices, facilitates this formal Restorative Practices training.

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