Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional learning aims to reduce disparities in our classrooms and schools as well as advance equity in the profession. These OEA DEI opportunities energize and grow the engagement and leadership of racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse educators AND provide events and professional learning to engage all members in furthering their DEI development and equity in their schools.
My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies: A 7-week facilitated virtual learning community to discuss this book by Resmaa Menakem. This book study is only open to members who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. Participants will be provided with the book. Additional details on the event page.
Level: Intermediate
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $75.
Everyday Antiracism: Getting Real About Race in School: A 6-week facilitated virtual learning community to discuss the book by Mica Pollock. This book study is only open to members who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. Participants will be provided with the book. Additional details on the event page.
Level: Intermediate
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $75.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students: In this 5-week facilitated virtual learning community, discuss the book by Zaretta Hammond. Opportunities for PDUs and a "choose your own book study adventure": meet virtually for informal discussion and/or develop plans for implementing new ideas and strategies for additional PDUs. Participants are required to borrow or purchase the book. Email OEALearn@oregoned.org if you need help finding the book at your local library. Additional details on the event page.
Level: Foundational
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $75
Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy: A 5-week facilitated virtual learning community to discuss the book by Gholdy Muhammad. Opportunities for PDUs and a "choose your own book study adventure": meet virtually for informal discussion and/or develop plans for implementing new ideas and strategies for additional PDUs. Participants are required to borrow or purchase the book. Email OEALearn@oregoned.org if you need help finding the book at your local library. Additional details on the event page.
Level: Foundational/Intermediate
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $75
Equity SPARKS "Living Room" Zoom gatherings: Equity SPARKS “Living Room” ZOOM meetings are informal and supportive gatherings of Equity SPARKS alumni who support one another, bring information and updates on equity initiatives, and provide an ongoing safe place to create community and solidarity.
Oregon Ethnic Studies Standards Preview and Feedback Forums: Join Oregon educators and the public in taking an informed look at the new Ethnic Studies Standards. Give feedback in brief focus groups that will shape this critical equity work.
Equity SPARKS "Living Room" Zoom gatherings
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students: In this 5-week facilitated virtual learning community, discuss the book by Zaretta Hammond. Opportunities for PDUs and a "choose your own book study adventure": meet virtually (days and times vary by section) for informal discussion and/or develop plans for implementing new ideas and strategies for additional PDUs. Additional details on the event page. Spring 2020.
Equity Sparks Retreats: The OEA Sparks event is intended for OEA Members of Color and active equity champions. Spend time with colleagues engaged in equity affinity groups to build community, strengthen skills, explore equity hot topics, network and have fun! The event is targeted to members of color, because recruiting and retaining educators of color and educators who are equity champions is a critical need in every Oregon classroom. Enrollment will be capped at 30 participants.