Description

This virtual professional learning program will introduce participants to the history of racism in America. Participants will learn how images are used to perpetuate racist mindsets and understand how racism is found in the arts. Participants will use their understanding to identify the negative impact racist images have on students and identify how their teaching and learning can dismantle racism in America.

Location

In-Person or Virtual

Recommended Participants

• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Arts Specialists
• Principals and Supervisors

Learning Intentions

Educators will:

• engage with the history of racism in America.
• learn how images are used to perpetuate racist mindsets.
• understand the negative impact racist images has on students.
• learn how racism is found in the arts.
• identify how their teaching and learning can dismantle racism.

YA Connections

• NJSLS-VPA: Artistic Process; Responding; Anchor Standard 7: Perceiving and Analyzing Products
• Artistic Process: Connecting
• Anchor Standard 11: Relating artistic ideas and works within societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
• Social Emotional Learning
• Culturally Responsive Practice

Professional Standards for Educational Leaders

• Standard 3: Equity & Culture
• Standard 4: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment