Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19 Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee February 20, 2019 Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Role of the Advisory Committee Advocate for Ethnic Studies in Woodland Contribute your knowledge and skills Provide input and make recommendations Support WJUSD in achieving the Ethnic Studies Statement of Purpose Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19 Statement of Purpose In WJUSD, Ethnic Studies is the critical and interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity and indigeneity within and beyond the United States. Our Pre-K to 12th grade curriculum must encompass multiple points of view that reflect the diversity of all of our students including race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, gender, class etc., with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of people of color. Through our Pre-K to 12th grade course work, students will be supported to develop and utilize a critical lens to see the world and their role as an active citizen in a global society. Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19 Course Offerings for 2019-20 Race and Social Justice in US History Multicultural Literature for Seniors Chicano Studies Art and Culture *new PUENTE (English 9) *pending PUENTE (English 10) *pending Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Ethnic Studies Course Standards In WJUSD, Ethnic Studies courses that fulfill the graduation requirement will: 1. Be centered on the experiences of historically marginalized communities. 2. Critically examine concepts such as race, class, gender and sexuality in relation to power, political systems, social structures and social justice movements. 3. Require students to engage in critical and meaningful dialogue that leads to an understanding of self and society and the connections between the two. 4. Empower students to advocate and become agents of social transformation by developing a multicultural perspective and the skills and knowledge that address the needs of the individual, community and the world. Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19 Art and Culture New course for 2019-20 Board approved January 10, 2019 Essential questions: What characteristics can we study about culture? How do beliefs and values of individuals affect society? Do artists have a responsibility to society? How can art perpetuate or diminish stereotypes? How can art connect a community? Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Developing our Training Plan for 2019-20 Review feedback on current year training Summer Administrator Institute Summer Teacher Institute Administrator Quarterly Workshops Teacher Monthly Workshops (cohort 1) Classroom visits and student interviews Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Developing our Training Plan for 2019-20 Priorities Continuing the work with teachers in cohort 1 Continuing administrator training Train all social science teachers Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Draft Training Plan for 2019-20 Train all grades 7-12 Social Science Teachers Continue Teacher Monthly Workshops (Year 2 for cohort 1) Continue Administrator Quarterly Workshops Summer Teacher Institute (cohort 2) Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19

Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19 Next Steps Revise social science courses to include Ethnic Studies standards Continue to develop Ethnic Studies at the elementary level Monitor student progress in Ethnic Studies courses Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19