The Educational Equity Virtual Leadership Series was conceptualized in 2020 in response to the global pandemic. At that time, the Educational Equity Network’s professional learnings were redefined to be held exclusively in a virtual room rather than in-person.

This unique series was designed to increase educators' capacity for co-creating belonging in all learning spaces. The Educational Equity Leadership Institutes support inclusive learning for authentic self-reflection and engagement while exploring the application of "difficult conversations" about race, equity, inclusion, and systemic oppression. Participants are challenged to understand the dynamics of race and racism in education and other forms of exclusion/oppression and transform their educational practices.

The Institutes provide learning opportunities around educational equity and justice from multiple perspectives. Institutes are delivered through a virtual platform, with opportunities for discussion and resources. The learning is tailored to increase capacity for racial equity leadership among Wisconsin educators and centering belonging for all students.

The Educational Equity Network is inviting all Wisconsin educators to continue and deepen their equity work and join our 2023-2024 Educational Equity Leadership Series. A cadre of local and national authors, professors, practitioners, and community leaders have been invited to share their wisdom with Wisconsin educators as part of this series. All presenters are knowledgeable in navigating our current racialized landscape from a place of strength and resilience.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of participating in these virtual sessions, attendees will:

  • increase racial literacy relevant to the students and families they serve,

  • explore how racism impacts our relationships with each other and with institutions and how societal practices affect our schools and educational system, and

  • engage in learning opportunities that address disparities affecting historically marginalized groups.

Target Audience

  • educators

  • youth workers

  • parents & caregivers

  • community members

  • faith-based personnel

  • business professionals

Registration and Fees

Participation in the Institutes is entirely fee-free. A scholarship, funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), has been applied to the administrative and instructional fees.

NOTE: Registering for an Institute will give you access to the entire day (all sessions and presentations). The automated confirmation email will contain ONE Zoom link for the entire day. You may attend as your schedule allows that day.

Registered attendees gain access to session recordings and resources, regardless of their attendance at the live Institute on January 25, 2024. Recordings are typically accessible on our online learning platform, within 1-3 business days after the event.

Pre-registration, with a valid email address, is required. The email address provided will be used to send confirmation notices, reminders, and will be used for an invitation to Sutra to allow for participation in further learning activities and sharing of resources.

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2023-2024 Institute Dates

Sessions will be offered from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day. The day will consist of FIVE different sessions, each with unique presenters and content. They are NOT repeated sessions. You may participate in ONE or ALL sessions that day.

Training Format

American Sign Language (ASL) AND Spanish interpreters will be available during each of the sessions.

These sessions will be facilitated online using the Zoom cloud video conferencing platform.

Sutra will also be used to create an online learning experience that fosters a safe space for engagement, sharing, and meaningful conversation.

Wisconsin has faced significant challenges in achieving racial equity, consistently ranking among the states with the highest disparities for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. A recent publication by COWS: Race in the Heartland sheds light on the "extreme racial disparities" prevalent in Wisconsin.

Questions

Angie Balfe
Project Manager, Educational Equity Network
Phone: (608) 261-6320
[email protected]