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Latino Professionals in Education Affinity Space

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Session description

This session aims to bring together Latino educators from various backgrounds to share experiences, challenges, and successes in a supportive and understanding environment. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions, networking, and collaborative problem-solving, all focused on enhancing the representation and influence of Latino professionals in the education sector.

Outline

Recap of key takeaways and session objectives
Encouragement for participants to apply learned strategies in their educational settings
Invitation for feedback to assess immediate session impact and guide future sessions
Closing remarks, emphasizing the session as the beginning of an ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion

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Supporting research

"Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain" by Zaretta Hammond: This book offers a deep dive into the neuroscience behind culturally responsive teaching and provides a practical framework for implementing these practices in the classroom.

"The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children" by Gloria Ladson-Billings: Although focused on African American children, this book's principles of culturally relevant pedagogy are applicable and critical for all students, including Latino students.

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Presenters

Eduardo Rivera

Assistant Principal

Palm Springs Unified School District

Ruby Rivera

Assistant Principal

Palm Springs Unified School District

Session specifications

Topic:

Cultural Competency

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Subject area:

Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Empowering Leader

Empower educators to exercise professional agency, build teacher leadership skills and pursue personalized professional learning.

Connected Learner

Develop the skills needed to lead and navigate change, advance systems and promote a mindset of continuous improvement for how technology can improve learning.