NYS SAC Credential - Part 1 (Cohort B) will start in March Registration is Now Open* NYS SAC Credential Part 1* - (Spring 2023-Cohort B) Dates: March 6, 2023 - June 12, 2023 Time: Monday Evenings, 6:30pm - 9:30 pm Instructor: Alicia Salamone-Powers Cost: $1,250 per semester. Individuals must take both semesters (Part 1 and Part 2) *Classes (Parts 1 and […]
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To start off the new year in this primary session, participants will be able to identify their own DEI growth potential and explore the core concepts of dignity and respect-- and investigate the hallmarks of intersectionality. Participants will also redefine their major-identity markers and unpack why it’s so hard for many of us to adapt […]
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Learn how to engage young people in engineering design practices by tackling a design challenge! This workshop will feature activities from a design challenge project. Participants will experience the activity, and discuss how all young people can try on the identity of an engineer. This session will emphasize the skills of an engineer, as well […]
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Adjusting to a youth’s new name? Struggling with they/them pronouns? Wondering what to do when the family isn’t on board? This session provides attendees with tips, tools, and NYS laws applicable to communicating with and about youth & staff who are trans and/or nonbinary. Prerequisite: LGBTQIA 101
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Get a hands-on look at creating an equitable learning environment. Focusing on techniques that engage girls, trainer Timothy Fowler will connect a hands-on science experience to research into how to engage young women in science rather than turn them away from learning opportunities. Focus will be on pedagogy in practice and will include resources for […]
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In the second session of our series on finding common ground, participants will discuss intersectionality and the benefits and importance of discussing critical issues that spark controversy regarding race, gender, class and sexual orientation. Participants will also reflect on their roles as gatekeepers in the workplace, and why creating a culture of dignity and respect […]
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Adjusting to a youth’s new name? Struggling with they/them pronouns? Wondering what to do when the family isn’t on board? This session provides attendees with tips, tools, and NYS laws applicable to communicating with and about youth & staff who are trans and/or nonbinary. Prerequisite: LGBTQIA 101
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Interrupting bias in our everyday lives can be daunting, especially when you may not have the language to express your thoughts. In this interactive presentation, participants will be able to learn strategies and the language to engage in difficult conversations thoughtfully. Want to share these strategies with your students? Participants will also receive tools to […]
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In the third session of our series on intersectionality and finding common ground, participants will be able to unpack the political implications of why diversity and inclusion have become such charged issues, and discuss what we as educators can do about continuing to create socially-safe spaces for youth. Participants in the session will explore how […] |
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Interrupting bias in our everyday lives can be daunting, especially when you may not have the language to express your thoughts. In this interactive presentation, participants will be able to learn strategies and the language to engage in difficult conversations thoughtfully. Want to share these strategies with your students? Participants will also receive tools to […]
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In the fourth session of our series on intersectionality, participants will discuss the differences between awareness, allyship, advocacy and activism. We will explore why it is important to have critical conversations about racism, misogyny, homophobia and xenophobia with our colleagues and students. Participants will also explore how to respond to fear and resistance, and why […]
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An interactive introduction to terminology and key concepts related to sexual orientation and gender identity expression. This session serves the foundation necessary for exploring the skills, practices, policies, and NYS laws in the upcoming LGBTQIA sessions. Individuals wishing to attend other sessions from the facilitator must first attend this session.
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In this new series on intersectionality, participants will discuss the differences between awareness, allyship, advocacy and activism, and how to improve upon how they show up as creators of safe and inclusive spaces. Continuing from our conversations featured in "Embracing Change," participants will explore why it is important to have critical conversations about racism, misogyny, […]
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