1. Part two: Creating Equitable Classrooms
Inward and Onward
Part two: Creating Equitable Classrooms

2. Special Guests from Texarkana, Texas
Facilitators
Monica Washington, 2014 Texas Teacher of the Year
Daniele Massey, 2013 Department of Defense Teacher of the Year
Jemelleh Coes, 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year
Special Guests from Texarkana, Texas
Brittny Ray-Crowell, teacher, presenter, writer, leader
Jenny Walker, teacher, presenter, writer, leader

3. Welcome NNSTOY Teacher Candidate Fellows!
Laurie explains Zoom/webinar protocol.

4. NNSTOY Teacher Candidate Fellows
Class of
Katherine Heath Mount Holyoke
Kathryn Speck University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Kelly Dancy Appalachian State Kylara Johnson University of Wisconsin- Platteville LaShawna Thompson University of Connecticut Madison Corlett University of Connecticut Maria Enrique University of Connecticut Marisa Randazzi Rowan University Matthew DeBellis State University of New York Plattsburgh
Meghan Vinson Eastern Illinois University Morgan Sabb University of Georgia Natalie Varkey University of Georgia Peter Wilkinson University of Wisconsin- Platteville Rebekka Rood Illinois State University Sania Zaffar Loyola University Symone James University of Connecticut Tatyana Sheppard Eastern Illinois University Taylor Bowling Ohio University Zachery Ward Georgia Southwestern University
Abigail Morgan Ohio University Adrian Herrera State University of New York Plattsburgh
Anna Alexander University of Georgia Ashtyn Bittle Shepherd University Brenda Gutierrez Marian University Indianapolis Caroline Shelton Mount Holyoke College Clarissa Corkins Kansas State University Daniel Jackson Illinois State University David Barboza North Central College Elizabeth McDowell University of North Carolina-Charlotte Emily Yontz Appalachian State Emma Kelly State University of New York Plattsburgh Erica Rigby Tufts University Erica Shover Ohio University Erin Hutchinson Mount Holyoke Jessica Stargardter University of Connecticut Jillian Sacchetta Lafayette College Juan Soriano State University of New York Plattsburgh
Karyn Baldwin Illinois State University

5. Make Some Connections What is your role in education?
Take 2 minutes and type into the chat box.
What is your role in education?
What is your Twitter handle?
Then, save the chat!
Monica

6. Rules of Engagement This is a safe space! Share freely! Ask questions
Be open to having your ideas challenged/mind changed.
Be respectful of all participants and their experiences.
Welcome, all!
Daniele explains rules of engagement. Perhaps point out the hand-raising feature. click on participant icon down at the bottom - and you should see a “raise hand”

7. Recap of Part One: Inward
Acceptance
Awareness
Action
Jemelleh provides a recap of the first webinar.

8. Into the classroom
Daniele explains that we are about to take a trip into the classroom to examine our practices.
Part one focused on know and understand, so let’s move a step further to apply. We appreciate the feedback you gave after the last webinar and your comments on wanting practical ideas to implement in the classroom. Today we are going to discuss and share ideas for creating equitable classrooms. We want to emphasize that no matter the make up on style of your classroom - creating an equitable environment is critical to learning and is not done with a single strategy or idea. It is a process that involved reflection and growth for you and your students. Embrace the know and understand we discussed in part one - you may be at a different place than your friend or colleague and that is okay. Let’s get started!

9. What are some barriers to promoting equity in the classroom?
Equity Barriers
What are some barriers to promoting equity in the classroom?
Respond vocally or in the chat box.
Monica
Let’s ask people to use the “raise your hand feature” so people don’t feel like they are interuppting people.

10. Three Barriers Teacher Curriculum Classroom climate
Monica gives overview. Keep those in mind for later discussion.

11. The Teacher Be vulnerable Be authentic Have high expectations
Build relationships
Jenny gives tips on what the teacher can do to promote equity. Be vulnerable. Be authentic. Have high expectations. Build relationships.
Chat: Which is harder to do and why?
Consider your job title, school context, and your experience.

12. The Curriculum Cultural Relevance Students’ Interests
Current Events/Music
Brittny talks about ways to use the curriculum to promote equity. Possibly share some classroom activities. Expand on the various aspects of culture. Regional, religion…. Define culture.
Chat: What projects, activities, or ideas have you done in your classroom?
*Consider your successes or what would you do differently.*

13. Classroom Climate Class poem Strength in diversity Grouping
Compliments
Monica talks about ways to make sure that students respect differences. Will share a poem and examples of ways to create bonds between students.
Chat: What are the components of good classroom climate?
Consider how it has changed with your experience and knowledge.

14. Final thoughts??
What thoughts or questions do you have about the teacher, curriculum, and classroom climate?
What other questions or points would you like to add before we close?
Talk or type into the chat box
Raise your hand to grab the mic or type in the chat box!

15. Tuesday, December 13th at 8:00 PM EST
Invite a Colleague!
Join us for
Part 3: Supporting Colleagues in Building Equitable Learning Environments
Tuesday, December 13th at 8:00 PM EST

16. A feedback survey will be arriving shortly!
THANK YOU!
A feedback survey will be arriving shortly!
Monica
Daniele
Jemelleh

17. Resources
Article: “Three Practices to Promote Equity”
Equity Training Unit with Video
PDF of Equity Unit