Description

We live in a world and nation polarized by ethical controversies and awash in fake news and propaganda. If only there were a time and place where we could discuss these topics constructively and learn ways to objectively evaluate the arguments and evidence that support our moral opinions? Fortunately, philosophy has always refined and disseminated the critical thinking skills and ethical theories we desperately need to ameliorate these disputes.

During this FREE 30-Minute Webinar, Dr. Albert Spencer (Portland State University) explains how he uses the subjects of Sports, War, and Sexuality to empower his students to deepen their sense of social responsibility by exploring their own identity through the study of a diverse range of contemporary and historical authors. Students then learn across their differences through online discussion of current controversies and articulate their own informed opinions through independent research, peer review, and authentic writing assignments.

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Too often, the First Year Seminar course is viewed as easy credit - or worse, a "throw-away" class. Today's freshmen are chronically underestimated, and as a result, the college seminars with which they are presented lack the academic rigor to adequately prepare them for future coursework.

Join Dr. Angela Vaughan as she presents an alternative: allowing first-time college students to engage in research-based intellectual discussion that integrates them into the scholarly community. In this webinar, you'll learn how to create an appropriately-challenging First Year Seminar, set high standards for student achievement, get stakeholders on board, and more!

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Presenter: 

Angela Vaughan holds a doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the Faculty Director of the University 101 program at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley. Currently, Dr. Vaughan consults with other first-year programs across the country who want to transform their current programs into an academically rigorous research-based first-year seminar. This includes designing and delivering comprehensive instructor and faculty professional development and training, creating curriculum to serve a wide-range of student populations, and constructing assessments and providing analysis to support short- and long-term program improvement. Her specific expertise is to design resources and programs that serve underrepresented student populations (i.e., first-generation students, conditionally admitted students, and students of color).

Check out her publication: Educational Psychology for Learners: Connecting Theory, Research, and Application

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Join us for a quick 15-minute webinar to learn more about our Catholic virtues and values program, Family Life, for grades K-8. Register at:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vfuqvrTguGtCyMjAAE7GSpOfq9518lw-F

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Description

Combat inequity in the classroom with strategies from diversity experts Houston Barber and Aaron Thompson.

Tailored specifically for K-12 leaders and educators, these virtual sessions will equip you to design individualized equity strategies for the classroom.
Recognize & counter inequity, racism, and learning loss with time-oriented plans that increase school diversity and foster inclusive learning environments.

Sessions can be purchased individually or bundled.


Date & Time: July 1st | 1pm - 3pm Eastern
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Cost: $300 for one session; $500 for two sessions, $700 for three sessions

Session 1 - Awareness | July 1st | 1 - 3 pm Eastern

• Discover the foundation for your work as an educational leader
• Determine your leadership style – a process and action approach
• Use data and analytics to build (and sustain) an environment of deep learning, equity, and inclusion
• Examine your personal & professional "Why"
• Focus on a systems approach and disruption as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership
• 2 hours of EILA credit* included
  • *EILA credit offered in the state of Kentucky. Training may be counted toward PD credit/hours in other states

Presenters

Aaron Thompson is a nationally recognized leader in higher education with a focus on policy, student success and organizational leadership and design. Thompson holds a doctorate in sociology in areas of organizational behavior and race and gender relations. His leadership experience spans 27 years across higher education, business and numerous non-profit boards. Thompson has researched, taught and consulted in areas of diversity, leadership, ethics, multicultural families, race and ethnic relations, student success, first-year students, retention, cultural competence and organizational design throughout his career. As a highly sought after national speaker, Thompson has presented more than 800 workshops, seminars and invited lectures in areas of race and gender diversity, living an unbiased life, overcoming obstacles to gain success, creating a school environment of academic success, cultural competence, workplace interaction, leadership, organizational goal setting, and more.

Houston Barber serves as the President for the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents and Chairman for Kentucky Capital Development Corporation (KCDC). He is a board member on the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation and is the Co-Chairman of the Board of Managers for Kentucky's Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute for School Principals. He was selected on the Education and Workforce Development Transition Team for Governor Elect Andy Beshear in 2019. Dr. Barber completed the National Institute of School Leadership Superintendent's Academy in 2019, and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement American Express (AMEX) Fellowship in 2019. Dr. Barber is currently enrolled in the Harvard Business Analytics Program and participates in the Schlechty Center's Superintendent's Network and National Center for Education Research and Technology (NCERT). He has taught leadership and education courses at Bellarmine University, University of the Cumberlands, and the University of Louisville.

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Description

Combat inequity in the classroom with strategies from diversity experts Houston Barber and Aaron Thompson.

Tailored specifically for K-12 leaders and educators, these virtual sessions will equip you to design individualized equity strategies for the classroom.
Recognize & counter inequity, racism, and learning loss with time-oriented plans that increase school diversity and foster inclusive learning environments.

Sessions can be purchased individually or bundled.

Date & Time: July 8th | 1pm - 3pm Eastern
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Cost: $300 for one session; $500 for two sessions, $700 for three sessions

Session 2- Acknowledgement | July 8th | 1 - 3 pm Eastern

• Learn the role of the leader in serving students from all backgrounds
• Discover the distinction between diversity and cultural competence
• Learn the 3:1 Approach to leadership and learning in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Address social/emotional needs, academic/behavioral needs, and access to opportunity
• Analyze achievement gaps with data and analytics
• 2 hours of EILA credit* included
  • *EILA credit offered in the state of Kentucky. Training may be counted toward PD credit/hours in other states

Presenters

Aaron Thompson is a nationally recognized leader in higher education with a focus on policy, student success and organizational leadership and design. Thompson holds a doctorate in sociology in areas of organizational behavior and race and gender relations. His leadership experience spans 27 years across higher education, business and numerous non-profit boards. Thompson has researched, taught and consulted in areas of diversity, leadership, ethics, multicultural families, race and ethnic relations, student success, first-year students, retention, cultural competence and organizational design throughout his career. As a highly sought after national speaker, Thompson has presented more than 800 workshops, seminars and invited lectures in areas of race and gender diversity, living an unbiased life, overcoming obstacles to gain success, creating a school environment of academic success, cultural competence, workplace interaction, leadership, organizational goal setting, and more.

Houston Barber serves as the President for the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents and Chairman for Kentucky Capital Development Corporation (KCDC). He is a board member on the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation and is the Co-Chairman of the Board of Managers for Kentucky's Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute for School Principals. He was selected on the Education and Workforce Development Transition Team for Governor Elect Andy Beshear in 2019. Dr. Barber completed the National Institute of School Leadership Superintendent's Academy in 2019, and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement American Express (AMEX) Fellowship in 2019. Dr. Barber is currently enrolled in the Harvard Business Analytics Program and participates in the Schlechty Center's Superintendent's Network and National Center for Education Research and Technology (NCERT). He has taught leadership and education courses at Bellarmine University, University of the Cumberlands, and the University of Louisville.

Reserve Your Seat!