At the Center we understand the importance of education and the unique dynamics that exist within educational systems.  We believe that together, we can shift the trajectory of BIPOC students by helping educational systems create inclusive, equitable spaces for everyone.

Centering Equity in Education

The Center works with school districts and other educational systems to develop clear actionable steps to cultivating an equitable and inclusive work and learning culture for staff and students.  We do this through long-term engagements that bring together learning opportunities and action based work sessions. Our work is comprehensive, working with a variety of key stakeholders, and it takes time and commitment to stay the course.  We believe that together we can change the experiences of those working within school systems, and most importantly - change the outcomes and experiences of the students and families that are served. 

Schedule a call with us to explore how we might partner in this work.

Ways to engage include:

• District wide engagements
• School building specific learning engagements
• Professional Development sessions
• Presentations, webinars
• BIPOC and affinity space sessions and/or development

Schedule a call with us to explore how we might partner in this work.

Equity Certificate Program

With Equity Certificate, educators come together in a one-year learning cohort to build relationship, community and tools to take DEI learning to action in classrooms and school buildings.

Three collaborative learning sessions

• Equity Foundation Intensive (60 hours, 2 credits)
• Equity In Action (30 hours, 2 credits)
• Leading For Equity (30 hours, 2 credits)

Equity-based outcomes

• Improving outcomes for all students, especially students of color
• Leadership skill-building for advancing equity work at all levels
• Instructors are recognized, diverse leaders in equity practice
  

Continuing Education Credit

• Receive total of six (6) credits, degree-applicable OR continuing education, depending on your preference.
• Completion of Equity Certificate will be awarded with a certificate and transcript for credits through Western Oregon University Graduate School of Education.
  

2024/25 Cohort Dates

Cohort 1:

• Kickoff Week: August 5-9, 2024
• Monthly Sessions: 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14, 2/8, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10
• Mid-year Event: Jan 18
• Close Out Week: Jun 23-27

Cohort 2:

• Kickoff Week: August 12-16, 2024
• Monthly Sessions: 9/18, 10/16, 11/13, 12/18, 2/12, 3/12, 4/16, 5/14
• Mid-year Event: Jan 18
• Close Out Week: June 23-27, 2025

Educator Intensive

This is an advanced (graduate level) learning opportunity for educators who are interested in deepening their practice and developing ways to better serve students and families. Occurs over one week with two optional follow-ups.

Expect to:

• Build skills on how to communicate effectively cross culturally
• Learn how to apply a racial equity lens to curriculum
• Practice facilitation skills for delivering racialized curriculum
• Build a community of likeminded educators doing equity work within schools
• Receive five 800 graduate level Continuing Education credits through Western Oregon University upon completion of the workshop