06/12/2024
Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color:Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes Training. Registration is open now for Region 2 ONLY (Siskiyou, Modoc, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Plumas, Butte and Glenn counties)–Flyer is attached!
This training series is a 4 module cohort that will be held in person at Tehama County Department of Education as well as Hybrid/ Virtually. We ask that you are available and sign up for all 4 modules that we will be holding.
There will be stipends available for eligible participants.
The purpose of this training is to discuss an overview of the publication Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes found athttps://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/documents/boysofcolor.pdf
Young Boys of Color Module 1:An Open Conversation about Oppression, Race, Racism, and Bias
Participants will discuss the following: The definition of race and ethnicity; the features of oppression and the cycle of oppression; how implicit bias influences educators’ behavior and the learning; and a mindful reflection tool and strategies.
Young Boys of Color Module 2: Foundations for an Equitable and Responsive Early Education for Boys of Color
Participants will discuss the following: equitable early childhood environments; the different aspects involved in working to improve racial equity; love as a critical foundation for responsive and equitable early education; the need to change the conversation about Boys of Color and “challenging behaviors;” what it means to “love” our early childhood teachers and why this matters.
Young Boys of Color Module 3: Responsive Instructional Practices for Boys of Color
Participants will discuss the following: the importance of culturally responsive practice; suggestions for arranging environments; external stressors and trauma-informed practices; guidance for developing transparent behavior plans and realistic timelines.
Young Boys of Color Module 4: Partnering with Families of Color
Participants will discuss the following: the limitations of the traditional approaches to parent education; a strength-based framework for family engagement; effective strategies for building respectful, responsive, and reciprocal relationships with families of color and early childhood teachers and staff.
Early Learning Educators looking for guidance on supporting better outcomes for young boys of color are invited to participate in this training. This training is intended to celebrate the unique talents, strengths, and contributions of boys of color, while recognizing their brilliance and resilience in the face of societal changes. Educators will have the opportunity to learn more about creating supportive environments and empowering boys of color to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
