2023 Safe and Supportive Learning Environments: Prevention Before the Crisis Summit
03. Safe and Supportive Learning Environments: Prevention Starts with Me
Session Dates
Wednesday August 16, 2023 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Closed
After reviewing theories, policies, and practices that perpetuate educational inequities, socially just alternatives are provided to help schools and school systems promote positive outcomes for students. To show the importance of educators challenging their colleagues when their actions, even unintentionally, are inconsistent with social justice, two real-world examples that contain harmful language and helpful responses are discussed. Additionally, the responses highlight 11 principles that educators can use to have constructive conversations with their colleagues. The session ends with a brief review of terms that are commonly used in psychology and education, reframing them to be more consistent with a social justice orientation.
Target Audience
Suggested participants include the following:
- Administrators
- Educators, including early childhood educators
- Behavioral specialists (school counselors, school psychologists, special educators)
- Behavioral and mental health providers
- Emotional Support teachers
- Emotional Support paraprofessionals
- Parents/families
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Tina Rife, at 717-901-2251, or
trife@pattan.net.