Superintendents have a vital role to play in leading for equity in schools.  An important first step in any equity endeavor is self-exploration or “inside out” work.  Given the complexity of the superintendent’s role, this 2-day session is designed specifically for superintendents.

Participants will…

• Become familiar with the principles, elements, and tools of CP.

• Engage in self-exploration and reflection of personal attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions regarding diversity and equity.

• Increase understanding of the historical context of inequality in schools.

• Begin to internalize and value CP as an approach to leading and managing the dynamics of diversity.

• See the relationship between the CP approach and our work to increase student achievement.

• Begin to apply the CP approach to building and organizational planning, practice, and policy-making

• Understanding and application of the cultural proficiency model and the barriers to cultural proficiency - lack of awareness, oppression, and privilege (Lindsey, et al) 

• Additional content regarding equity and cultural proficiency in schools 

• Techniques to skillfully conduct and process equity activities and conversations (i.e. difficult conversations, managing resistance, etc). 

• Self-reflection regarding personal experiences, biases, assumptions, etc.
  
  
  Morning Coffee and Lunch Included

This is a 3-Day Introductory Course. This course aligns with Standards II & III of the Massachusetts Framework for Educator Evaluation.