2011-2012 Events
Relicensure Credit Program
Supporting educators through professional learning is a primary focus of Learning Forward Colorado's mission. Learning Forward Colorado event participants receive a Relicensure Credit Form at the end of each event with pertinent information and the number of clock hours received for that event. Clock hours can be converted to license renewal requirement using the following formula authorized by the Colorado Department of Education:
- 15 clock hours of approved inservice education = 1 semester relicensure credit
- Six semester credits are required for renewal.
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Learning Forward Colorado presents...
Implementing Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy:
Teaching Like Our Students' Lives Matter
with
Donna Sobel, Ph.D. and Sherry Taylor, Ph.D.
Donna and Sherry are associate professors at the University of Colorado, Denver and the authors of the book, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Teaching Like Our Students' Lives Matter. Dr. Sobel has published a series of articles on diverse learners with diverse needs. Dr. Taylor's research interests are in the area of multicultural education and English language learners. Both have extensive knowledge of and experience with issues related to inclusive education and culturally responsive teaching practices.
When?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
8:00am - 3:00pm (7:30am registration & continental breakfast)
Who?
Teachers (regular classroom, ELL, special education), teacher coaches and administrators who want to deepen their own understanding of the foundations and applications of culturally responsive pedagogy in multilingual, multicultural inclusive classrooms.
Why?
Effectively responding to diverse student populations is a priority for all educators. This workshop addresses issues of frequent concern and highlights that inclusive, culturally responsive pedagogy is neither a teaching method nor a defined set of practices, but a more complex mix of knowledge and skills. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of this pedagogy, a rationale for the importance of this pedagogy and practical supports to guide teachers' skills to teach a diverse population effectively.
Additional learning includes:
- Highlighted teaching episodes where teachers effectively operationalize their commitment, knowledge, and skills of a culturally responsive pedagogy
- Practical supports for PD and mentoring of teachers to implement a culturally responsive pedagogy
- An observation protocol that can be used by teachers, teacher educators, administrators, or staff developers
Where?
Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) Building
1447 Nelson Street
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303-232-6405)
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Cost?
$65 Learning Forward Members; $80 Non-members
(Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch and handouts.)
Register
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 6th
**Relicensure or Adams State credit available**
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