From our Executive Director: At the start of this New Year, UnityWorks re-affirms our commitment to the oneness of humanity, the value of diversity and the need for unity. We are inspired by the many individual and collective acts of courage and love that we have witnessed in these divisive times. We feel confident that those same forces acting to divide us are simultaneously tearing down barriers to unity and opening our hearts. The earth must be plowed before the seeds can be planted and grow. Have hope and persevere! - Randie Gottlieb
Two New Diversity Workshops
We heard you! In addition to our flagship Summer Diversity Training Institute, teachers and school administrators have been asking for several shorter 1-day workshops, so UnityWorks is pleased to offer the following through ESD 105 in Yakima, WA:
AGENDA * Welcome and overview * Community-building activities * Dimensions of diversity * Stereotypes in society today * Prejudice: causes, consequences, cures * Unconscious bias, institutional racism * Diversity exercises and equity tools * Creating a culture of inclusion * Resources and activities you can use
AGENDA
* Welcome and overview
* Community-building activities
* Introduction to culture
* Sharing of cultural objects
* Mainstream and marginalized students
* Communication style demonstrations
* Culture and language
* Culturally responsive teaching
* Resources and activities you can use
Space is limited. Register early to guarantee your spot.
The first 20 people who register are in.
“Best professional development I ever attended!” --High School Principal
“I left feeling empowered, energized and hopeful!” --Elementary Teacher
Join us for our annual 5-day, action-packed UnityWorks Summer Institute, designed for K-12 teachers, administrators, counselors, librarians, other educators and community leaders. Training aligns with TPEP and PESB cultural competency standards. 35 Washington State clock hours available.
Teachers: Do you have the tools, strategies and resources needed to improve school culture and student learning? Take home sample lessons and tested activities to use in your classroom.
Administrators: How is your school or district addressing cultural competency as a key strategy for closing the educational opportunity gap? Do all staff and faculty have the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to effectively serve all students? Do they understand the impact of unconscious bias and institutional racism? What steps are being taken to increase equity and inclusion? Does your building have a Diversity Action Plan?
Click on the following links for more information:
For 25 or more participants from the same district, contact Heather Hudson to
schedule a training at your location: < hhudson@unityworks.org > 877-899-1913.
Save the Dates!
Join us for these upcoming events:
* Feb 12: Panel discussion on "Race
& Racism," Yakima Library, 5:30 pm
* Mar. 7: TEDx talk on "The Power of Unity,"
Yakima Valley Museum, 7 pm
* April 25: Rotary talk on UnityWorks,
Yakima Convention Center, 11:45 am
Check out our guest editorial in theYakima Herald.
Feel free to forward, like, comment, share. Thank you!
From our Friends
“Congratulations on your continuing achievements! It's heartening to see this flame glowing with increasing intensity
in the wilderness of misunderstanding
and bias.”
-Doug Paik, Board of Directors
Rabbani Charitable Trust, Florida
“UnityWorks says it all! This program should be in every school, work place,
and organization serving the community.
Unity Works!”
-Verlynn K. Best, CEO/President
Yakima Chamber of Commerce
Support What You Believe In
All these activities can only be sustained through the generosity of our donors.
School budgets are limited and only cover a portion of the actual cost.
Please make your contribution today to support these exciting new opportunities
for the coming year. Your gift makes a difference, and so do you.
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Our activities are supported by the Yakima Valley Community Foundation, the Rabbani Charitable Trust, and the generous contributions of many families and individuals.
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