Some great diversity resources for your workplace or classroom
In Memorium: We were saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Hoover Elementary School Counselor Craig Olden, a dedicated member of the school’s UnityWorks Team, and a much-loved part of our UnityWorks community. He will be deeply missed, but his good works will live on. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. -Randie Gottlieb, Executive Director
Spring Multicultural Conference
SAVE THE DATE! Don't miss our 4th annual UnityWorks Spring Showcase, Thursday, May 24, 11:30-3:30, at ESD 105 in Yakima, WA.
This half-day event will highlight the activities of our UnityWorks schools.
Join us! All are welcome.
Meet the UnityWorks teams and the My Story speakers. Lunch is included. Clock hours will be available.
Registration opens March 1.
The first four members of current UnityWorks site teams are free. Click here for a conference flier and registration form.
Summer Diversity Training Institute
Come to our flagship Summer Institute in Yakima, WA!
SAVE THE DATE: Another action-packed UnityWorks Summer Institute is scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 25-29, for the Yakima School District. A second Summer Institute may be held August 6-10 or August 13-17 in Yakima, based on demand. Contact Heather Hudson to add your name to the list.
This annual professional learning event is designed to prepare educators with the knowledge, tools, strategies and resources needed to improve school culture and student learning, and to design and carry out a successful Diversity Action Plan. Click the following links for training topics and some great photos from last summer.
Who should attend? The content is appropriate for teachers, administrators, school board members, university faculty, school counselors, librarians, parents, community leaders and other educators. 35 clock hours will be available.
"I’m so glad I went through the weeklong training. It was well worth it. I hope that all staff members have this opportunity." - Sydney John, Assistant Principal, Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
WA State HB 1541
The Washington State legislature recently passed House Bill 1541, strongly encouraging school districts to provide professional development in Multicultural Education for teachers and administrators. Such training is considered a key strategy for closing the educational opportunity gap. The State Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI) has indicated that our UnityWorks Training is one option for responding to HB 1541, and we are “encouraged to reach out directly to school districts that may be interested in your program.” Please contact us for more information.
UnityWorks Gaining Wider Recognition
UnityWorks was recently invited to give a featured presentation at the National Race Amity Conference in Boston. Founding Executive Directors, Dr. Randie Gottlieb of UnityWorks and Dr. William Smith of the National Center for Race Amity are seen here. What an inspiring event and a glimpse of what our world could be like when truly united!
In addition, the Yakima School Board has been invited to present on UnityWorks at the National School Board Conference in San Antonio, Texas this April. The conference brochure highlights the presentation as a "hot topic." Join us if you can!
Welcome!
We are delighted to welcome Kelly McNeely-Nutting, our new Outreach Coordinator, to the growing UnityWorks team. Kelly is a former Sacramento Waldorf School teacher with expertise in restorative justice and youth development. She holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and is an experienced family therapist, social-emotional learning teacher and workshop presenter. Contact Kelly to learn more about the UnityWorks Program and how you can participate: knutting@unityworks.org.
UnityWorks Diversity Resources
UnityWorks is pleased to offer the following resources to support
your equity and diversity efforts. Click on each photo for details.
Teaching Unity Toolkit
Our award-winning curriculum package includes a 300-page teacher's guide with step-by-step lesson plans, four colorful PowerPoint programs, copy-ready student handouts, and much more.
"An amazing book. You'll want to have this wonderful resource as part of your tool kit.” Skipping Stones, Award-winning Multicultural Literary Magazine
Colorful PowerPoints for Kids
Portraits of Humanity
Amazon Smile Campaign
Want to support UnityWorks in a way that costs you nothing? Simply use this link for your purchases: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-1229923, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price to UnityWorks. Bookmark the link and support us every time you shop. Tell your family and friends too. Every little bit helps. Thanks for your support!
All of these activities are supported by the Yakima Valley Community Foundation, the Rabbani Trust, the Yakima School District, and the generous contributions of many individuals.
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