In this April 2018 edition: Summer Diversity Training Institute Registration is now open!
How is your school or district addressing cultural responsiveness as a key strategy for closing the educational opportunity gap?
Do teachers have the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to effectively serve all students and their families?
Do they understand the impact of teacher expectations, institutional power imbalances and systemic oppression?
What steps are being taken to increase equity and inclusion?
Does your building have a Diversity Action Plan?
The UnityWorks Summer Institute is an action-packed, week-long annual professional learning event 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.
The training will be held in Yakima, WA, June 18-22, 2018
Monday-Friday, from 8:30-4:30. Clock hours available.
Who should attend? The content is appropriate for school board members, teachers, superintendents, principals, school counselors, librarians, parents, university faculty, community leaders and other educators. Mature high school and college students may also attend with at least one adult from their school.
“An amazing week. Time well spent!”
“Best professional development I ever attended! I want more!” “I liked the variety of learning activities and the safe environment for sharing difficult topics.” “I learned that we don’t need to be afraid of diversity and that I shouldn’t be color blind.” “The training has been an eye‐opener, for me and my staff.” “I left feeling empowered, energized and hopeful!!!” “All teachers and administrators should take this course.”
How Much Does it Cost?
Training fee includes a resource‐packed workbook for each participant, plus one Teaching Unity Curriculum Toolkit and one Multicultural Conference Planning Guide per school, a light breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Additional meals, lodging and travel not included.
Individuals: $1,500/person (free to Yakima School District staff while seats last).
Teams: $1,250/person for groups of four or more registering together.
Superintendents:free with their team if minimum class size has been met.
Rabbani Trust Scholarships Available!
UnityWorks is delighted to announce the establishment of the "Eshraghieh and Mahmoud Rabbani UnityWorks Scholarship Fund." This new scholarship will cover all or part of the training fees for up to three people this summer. We are extremely grateful to the Rabbani Trust for this generous gift, and for partnering with us to create positive and lasting social change. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the 1-page application form.
Space is limited (min. 25,
max 40). Register early to guarantee your spot.
WA State HB 1541
The Washington State legislature recently passed House Bill 1541, mandating the development of "cultural competence training" for all teachers and administrators. Such training is considered a key strategy for closing the educational opportunity gap. OSPI has indicated that the UnityWorks Training is one option for responding to HB 1541.
Participants from last summer's training. Join us!
Our 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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