Navigating Conflict to Support Inclusion
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET
Attention: State and District Leaders, School Administrators, Educators, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and Education Stakeholders
The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar series to address topics that are on the top of educators’ minds. After sharing federal updates, the series features lessons learned and best practices from faculty, staff, schools, districts, institutions of higher education, and other places of educational instruction. It also shares a variety of useful resources.
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) invites you to join our next webinar, Navigating Conflict to Support Inclusion.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
Conflict is inevitable in any school community. Managing that conflict effectively can promote inclusivity and help build a positive school climate where all students feel a sense of belonging and can participate fully. Schools can help students and staff in addressing conflict in ways that further build relationships, understanding, empathy, and trust. This session is the third in the Free to Learn webinar series, which offers evidence-based practices to prevent, address, and ameliorate the effects of bullying, violence and hate while also supporting school safety, school-based mental health, and positive school climates. We will begin with an overview that explores the use of dialogue to help young people build relationships with others who are different from them as well as build their capacity to challenge discrimination and create change. Then, we will hear from a panel of students and practitioners who will share effective strategies for navigating conflict, as well as lessons learned and future considerations.
Speaker
· Meaghan Wheat, Program Manager, The Program on Intergroup Relations and Summer Youth Dialogues Program, University of Michigan, MI
Panelists
· Destiny Hamilton, Youth Relationships First Coach, The School District of Philadelphia, PA
· Chase Richardson, Youth Relationships First Coach, The School District of Philadelphia, PA
· Scarlett Quast, Youth Relationships First Coach, The School District of Philadelphia, PA
· Stephen Tetkowski, Youth Relationships First Coach, The School District of Philadelphia, PA
· Morgan Patel, AP Human Geography & NSL Teacher, Montgomery Blair High School, MD
· Alphonso Christian Smith, Director of Curriculum & Strategic Engagement, New York City Commission on Human Rights, NY
Moderator
· Megan Gildin, Deputy Director, National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)
Related Resources
Below is a selection of related resources you can consult in advance of the webinar. These resources and more will be posted on the event webpage. Specifically, on the day of the event, the slides, speaker bios, and other resources will be posted. The recording and other webinar materials will be posted a day after the event.
· IGR Insight Handouts, The Program on Intergroup Relations, University of Michigan
· Free to Learn, National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
· Free to Learn, Safer Schools and Campuses Best Practices Clearinghouse
· Promoting Safe and Inclusive Environments for Students of All Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Identities, National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
· Relationships First: Restorative Justice-Practices in Philly Public Schools, The School District of Philadelphia
Registration
You must register to participate in this presentation.