Featured Seminar for Education Leaders

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DIVERSITY SEMINARS FOR LEADERS

Featured Seminar for Education Leaders

Understanding Muslim Students: Fostering an Inclusive Environment

“Schools and districts should promote professional learning that deepens [the] understanding about the culture of the community and how to best meet their needs.”
- Study of Availability and Effectiveness of Cultural Competency Training, WestEd and ROCKMAN ET AL

Introducing a new series of professional development seminars for educational institutions committed to diversity.
Designed for K-12 district administrators and teachers as well as faculty in colleges and schools of education, department chairs, deans and pre-service teachers, this seminar provides valuable information and resources for improving interaction with Muslim students and their families, while helping build an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Description
This seminar begins with a conversation about common stereotypes relating to Muslims and their faith followed by an overview of Muslim traditions and practices, as well as pertinent contemporary issues, and their implications for Muslim students. The seminar covers federal laws and education codes pertaining to teaching about religion. It also addresses the topic of religious practice in the public school system, and provides suggestions for do’s and don’ts. It concludes with tips for interacting with Muslim students in a post 9/11 environment while ensuring an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students where they can fulfill their potential and perform their best. Educators and administrative leaders will have the opportunity to share their experiences about teaching in today’s diverse classrooms.

Benefits

Cultural awareness and development of cultural competency skills as it relates to working with the American Muslim students, their parents and community
Improved relationships with Muslim students and their families, which potentially results in higher levels of learning
Prevention of teasing or harassment and improved student safety
Greater understanding and respect for students of all backgrounds
Fulfillment of requirements for certification, credentials and professional development programs

Audience
K-12 school district administrators and staff; K-12 teachers and higher education faculty; deans and department chairs in colleges and schools of education; pre-service teachers

Format
Workshop Length: 2 hours
Number of Participants: 20 or more
Available: onsite or webinar
(on-demand video to come)

Fee
$95 per person (on-site)
$64 per person (webinar)

LIMITED OFFER
$48 per person (on-site); $32 per person (webinar) from March 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010

Resource Kit*

ING Presentation Slide Handouts
Answers to FAQs About Muslims
A Teacher’s Guide to Religion in Public Schools
Religion in the Public Schools
Recommended Educational Resources for Teaching about Muslims and Islam
Tips for Preventing Hate Crimes and Harassment
Educational Resources Catalogs
Calendar of Islamic Dates

*NOTE: Webinar participants will have access to selected items in the resource kit by downloading PDF files from a secure website 3-5 days before the seminar date.

For More Information
Email Grace Fong, Marketing Director or call 408.296.7312.

Register for Diversity Seminars for Education Leaders

March 31, 2010 (W) Seminar – Millbrae Elementary School District, San Mateo County
March 31, 2010 (W) Webinar – Millbrae Elementary School District, San Mateo County
April 16, 2010 (F) Seminar – Santa Clara University, Santa Clara County
April 16, 2010 (F) Webinar – Santa Clara University, Santa Clara County

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