Lead Where You Stand
Using Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (I.D.E.A.) in Post-Covid-19 Schools
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access don’t happen with a new course on race and diversity. Social Justice happens when the voice of the people in the community is honored and embedded into the fabric of what you do.
Overview
Learning Objectives:
- Understand structures that can create equity through access
- Identify ways to celebrate student diversity
- Explore moving school culture to embrace and celebrate perseverance
FAQ
– Classroom Teachers
– Principals
– Special Education Personnel
– School Counselors & Psychologists
– Other Administrators
– Social Workers (all levels)
– Law Enforcement/SRO
– Counselors & Therapists in Agencies & Private Practice
– Media Specialists
Certificates of Completion for this seminar, which indicate 6 contact hours of Continuing Education, will be available at the end of the seminar upon completion of a course evaluation. In many cases, depending on your Profession and Jurisdiction, this Certificate of Completion is sufficient for tracking your Continuing Education and Professional Development efforts. We suggest that you contact your local Board or Governing Agency to see exactly what steps are necessary for approval in your particular discipline. Please note that Developmental Resources is also an approved Provider for the following National and Regional Accrediting Agencies.
Developmental Resources has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5602. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
AccuTrain Corporation, #1053, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. AccuTrain maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: (8/13/2019 – 8/13/2022). Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. Social workers participating in this course will receive 6 Clinical Social Work continuing education clock hours.
Lead Where You Stand Presenter
Ronald Gonzalez, Ed.D.
*In case of an emergency, another qualified presenter will substitute
Ronald Gonzalez, Ed.D. has led transformation efforts at Mount Vernon High School in the New York City metro area for the past 11 years. His leadership has resulted in improvements in student performance, staff stability and community outcomes. Dr. Gonzalez attributes much of his success to building systems, developing teacher talent and using student voice as an agent of change. His doctoral research focused on the impact of seat time for Black and economically disadvantaged students. At Mount Vernon, he has led the expansion of career programs including culinary arts, barbering and certified nursing assistant. Based upon his belief in equity and access, Dr. Gonzalez successfully implemented the International Baccalaureate program with open enrollment for all students.