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Georgetown Day School invites you to join the
GDS Equity Collaborative 2008:
Building and Sustaining Multicultural Schools
A week-long leadership program for public and independent school educators
- June 23 to 27, 2008 for New Participants
- June 25 to 27, 2008 for Alumni
- Online registration is now closed
- Download the Equity Collaborative flyer
Georgetown Day School
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-274-3206
The goal of the Georgetown Day School Equity Collaborative is to help educators develop an institutional roadmap for creating and supporting multicultural education and anti-bias curricula in both public and independent schools. Our focus is on organizational development and strategic planning for equity and diversity initiatives. Participants will engage in a collaborative process to design initiatives for change, to promote acceptance of multicultural education, to foster heartfelt commitment, to build alliances and create cross-cultural connections, and to sustain energy. Ultimately, our hope is that this work will lead to the transformation of the culture and climate in our schools.
Special Features
- In-depth organizational-development focus beyond an introductory level
- Public-independent school partnership
- Team approach: schools are asked to send at least 2 members
- Strategies for hiring, orienting, and retaining staff members from traditionally underrepresented groups
- Student-centered anti-bias programs and practices
- Specific focus areas for different school constituents—classroom teachers, admission representatives, principals, trustees, parents, et al.
- Discussion of case studies and problem-solving methods
- Ongoing opportunities for online communication among collaborative participants
GDS is the recipient of the 2004 National Association of Independent Schools Leading Edge Award for Equity and Justice, which recognizes outstanding programs that focus on creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
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