1. Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19
Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee
February 20, 2019
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19
Course Offerings for
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
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5. 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.
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6. Ethnic Studies Advisory 2.20.19
Art and Culture
New course for
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

7. 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
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8. Developing our Training Plan for 2019-20
Priorities
Continuing the work with teachers in cohort 1
Continuing administrator training
Train all social science teachers
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9. 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)
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10. 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
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