1. “Just Say Hi” Training Day
Friday, November 17, 2017

2. Before We Begin…
Use the pipe cleaners at your table to make a shape or item that represents a time when you made someone feel included in school or watched someone be included in school.

3. Deputy Chancellor Welcome
Corinne Rello-Anselmi, Deputy Chancellor, Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support, NYC Department of Education
15 minutes, 8:15-8:30, Corinne

4. Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) Remarks
Richard Ellenson, CEO, Cerebral Palsy Foundation Cutdown%20Final%20v1.mp4?dl=0
15 minutes, 8:30-8:45, Richard

5. Chancellor Address
Carmen Fariña, Chancellor, NYC Department of Education
15 minutes, 8:45-9:00, Chancellor

6. Agenda
8:15-9:00 a.m. Deputy Chancellor, CPF, and Chancellor Welcoming Remarks 9:00-9:15 a.m. “Just Say Hi” Initiative 9:15-10:30 a.m. Cross-Curriculum Resource 10:30-10:45 a.m. Break 10:45-11:30 a.m. Professional Learning Supplement 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. School Support 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-1:10 p.m. Family Engagement 1:10-1:20 p.m. “Just Say Hi” Kickoff in Schools 1:20-2:25 p.m. Planning and Collaboration 2:25-2:45 p.m. Reflection and Feedback 2:45-3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
3 minutes, 9:00-9:03, Becky

7. Goals
To understand the goals and objectives for the “Just Say Hi” initiative To dive into available “Just Say Hi” resources for students and staff To make a plan for launching and implementing “Just Say Hi” at your school To create a community committed to deepening and sharing inclusive practices and the understanding that disability is an aspect of diversity
2 minutes, 9:03-9:05, Becky

8. “Just Say Hi” Last Year
Partnered with CPF 8 ambassador schools Created a cross-curriculum resource to get kids talking about disability, diversity, and inclusion Schools implemented the cross-curriculum resource, developed individual inclusion initiatives, and created video content
2 minutes, 9:05-9:07, Becky

9. “Just Say Hi” This Year
Continued partnership with CPF 51 schools (community schools and Collaborative School Communities) Enhanced and increased our resources and supports Made connections with other DOE initiatives and events (Collaborative School Communities, Equity and Excellence, Inclusive Education Student Summit, Respect for All, National Inclusive Schools Week)
3 minutes, 9:07-9:10, Becky

10. School Agreement and Expectations
5 minutes, 9:10-9:15, Andrea

11. Cross-Curriculum Resource (CCR)
Resource to help implement “Just Say Hi” initiative Unique focus on social model of disability 5 themes What is disability? Breaking down stereotypes The power of language Just say hi: Making connections Welcoming environments
75 minutes, 9:15-10:30, Sarah K. and Sarah E.

13. What is Disability?

14. What supports are built in?
Background information
Step-by-step instructions for activity
Mentor texts

15. Breaking Down Stereotypes Theme
Background Information Stereotypes are widely held but fixed and oversimplified ideas of a particular type of person or thing. Our brains want to categorize information and tend to come up with efficient ways to categorize people. This can result in using stereotypes to understand a whole group of people instead of seeking out information about each individual. Even people who think they don’t hold stereotypes often times have unconscious biases that come from information they’ve absorbed or experiences they’ve had.

16. Breaking Down Stereotypes: Activity
Multi-modal activity
Discussion of stereotypes at grade-appropriate level
View video to increase awareness of initial assumptions
Grade Range
Activity
K-2
Discussion, video, draw a picture
3-5
Discussion, video, write down “myths” and “facts” about people with disabilities
6-8
Didactics, comparison of still image and video, discussion
9-12

18. Myths and Facts About Me
We’ve all had stereotypes applied to us. Think about a time when a stereotype impacted you. Draw a picture of yourself. Write “You might not know this from looking at me but ____________________.” Share your picture and the myth/fact about yourself with the group.

19. Debrief
With the colleagues from your school, share how you could use this activity with students.
Are there any adaptations that would need to be made to this activity in order for you to implement it effectively?
What existing school structures support the implementation of this activity?
Share with another group of colleagues (from another school), how you will use this activity.
Be sure to ask about when and how the activity will be implemented!
As a cross-school group, discuss what you are most excited about with either this activity or this resource.

20. 10 Minute Break
15 minutes, 10:30-10:45, Becky

21. Professional Learning Supplement (PLS)
Collection of activities designed to support school staff in deepening their understanding of disabilities.
Provide school professionals with the opportunity to reflect, engage, and grow around the topics of disability, diversity, bias, and inclusion.
Strengthen teacher facilitation of the “Just Say Hi” Cross-Curriculum Resource (CCR) for students.
Build more inclusive school communities by targeting and supporting adults.
45 minutes, 10:45-11:30, Sarah K. and Sarah E.

22. Professional Learning Supplement (PLS) Activity
When thinking about inclusive education, I can offer… When thinking about inclusive education, I need to know… When thinking about disability, I can offer.. When thinking about disability, I need to know…

23. Gallery Walk
Find matches for your skill or gaps. NOTE: In schools, ask teachers to pair up with complementing gaps and skills.

24. Group Discussion
What was your reaction to reading the boards? Are there any skills you already have that you hadn’t realized would be useful in inclusion? Are there any gap areas you didn’t know about (i.e. you don’t know what you don’t know)?

25. Debrief
With the colleagues from your school, consider how you could use this activity with your staff.
What existing school structures support the implementation of this activity with your staff?
Share with another group of colleagues (from another school), how you will use this activity.
Be sure to ask about when and how the activity will be implemented!
As a cross-school group, discuss any challenges you might have in implementing this activity.

26. “Just Say Hi” In-School Support
Who will visit and call your school to check on accomplishments, issues, etc.? What can you expect from your coach? What types of supports can your coach offer? How does this fit into what you’re already doing? Office of Inclusive Education, D75 Instructional Team, Special Education Office
10 minutes, 11:30-11:40, Holly and Ruchika

27. Online Portal
An online portal on CPF’s website houses all available resources for the “Just Say Hi” initiative Website: Password: JSHDOE Resources are categorized by topic As new resources are developed and added to the online portal, participants will receive an with a description and link
10 minutes, 11:40-11:50, Rachel

28. Lunch
Please be back by 1pm sharp!
60 minutes, 12:00-1:00, Becky

29. Family Engagement
Family engagement ideas and recommendations Family letter to send home Available on the online portal and in your folders
5 minutes, 11:50-11:55 OR 1:05-1:10, Shavonda and Ray

30. “Just Say Hi” Kickoff in Schools
Thursday, December 7th (During National Inclusive Schools Week) Official kickoff of initiative in schools (introduce to students, hold event or assembly, start using resources, begin staff trainings and meetings, share with families, etc.) DOE Central or CPF visitor might come to capture highlights from kickoff and learn about your inclusive school practices Initiative will be shared in the media
10 minutes, 1:10-1:20, Becky and Rachel

31. How Will DOE Central Support Schools with Kickoff?
Resources will be available on the online portal (PowerPoint to introduce initiative to students, facilitator guide to turnkey to staff, family engagement ideas and letter, etc.) Your school will be mailed 25 copies of the cross-curriculum resource, 200 wristbands, and 1 poster before kickoff An with reminders and ideas will go out beforehand We would love to come visit, observe, see how you’re starting and sharing this work, talk about the inclusive practices you’re already doing, etc.

32. P.S. 46 Alley Pond
5 minutes, 1:20-1:25, Principal K.

33. Planning and Collaboration Time
How will staff be trained on the cross-curriculum resource (CCR)? How and when will CCR lessons be delivered to students? When can the professional learning supplement (PLS) be used for staff? Who will lead PLS planning and delivery for staff? What will JSH kickoff at schools look like on December 7th? What needs to happen before the JSH kickoff at schools on December 7th? How do these resources align or fit into what you’re already doing (CSC, professional learning plan, other diversity and inclusion work, etc.)? When will these things happen (timeline)? Who will lead this work? What resources and supports do you need to implement these resources at your school? What limits or constraints do you have at your school that could challenge a successful rollout of this initiative?
60 minutes, 1:25-2:25, Becky

34. Reflection and Feedback
Take the short feedback survey in your folder. What are the big takeaways from today’s training? What did you learn? What excites you? Do you have feedback for DOE Central?
20 minutes, 2:25-2:45, Becky and Rachel

35. Final Reminders
Please take your folder with you and turn in your signed Agreement and Expectations Form and Feedback Survey You’ll receive an with the online portal link and instructions to login You’ll receive a delivery with 25 copies of the cross- curriculum resource, 200 wristbands, and 1 poster before kickoff “Just Say Hi” kickoff at schools is Thursday, December 7th (introduce initiative to students, staff start using resources, maybe a visitor, etc.) Your coach will be in contact shortly with any questions
5 minutes, 2:45-2:50, Becky

36. Closing Remarks
10 minutes, 2:50-3:00, Corinne and Richard