Sample Workshops

Equity/Diversity Series

These seminars build upon each other, exploring why we are seeing the “gaps” in education and most all of our other institutions. We look at historical practices, policies, and ingrained inequities, fostering an honest discussion on what we really need to explore if we are going to improve the success rates of all students in our schools. Participants enroll in at least 3 seminars.

Common Characteristics of Successful Educators

This seminar specifically focuses on common characteristics of educators who are achieving results in the classroom.

We All Have A Heritage

This training explores ways to make learning culturally relevant and responsive through engaging youth in the classroom more effectively and connecting with their world in general

Using Literature to Lay a Foundation of Success for Students

We all know that the ability to read is one of the biggest predictors of success for students. This workshop will illustrate creative ways to make reading appealing to youth, one of the most critical things we can do to increase their success in school

Best Practices for Success in Education

Explores best practices being implemented around the country to impact the achievement gap in school settings.

Partnering with Parents for Student Success

Participants will acquire creative and effective ways to engage parents with the goal of increasing student achievement.

Addressing the Whole Child/Creating the Resilient Youth

This presentation focuses on what recent research indicates as key in developing childhood resiliency, including how to improve chances of future life success, and how educators can use this information as an effective tool to improve school performance.

Let’s Talk About Race and Gender

A real dialogue on the roles that race and gender play in student achievement and our expectations of youth.

Team-Building/Avoiding Burnout

Being an educator is challenging and often exhausting. This seminar will discuss the importance of strategies for taking care of one’s self so as to remain an effective educator.

How to Make an Impact on a Student’s Learning

Ten things you should know in order to impact a young person’s life.