Burlington School District: BSD 2021-22 Equity Community Workshop Series

Press release from Burlington School District:

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November 16, 2021

BSD is excited to kick off another year of equity-focused virtual workshops! These workshops are free and open to the public. In 2020-2021, the Office of Equity introduced an “Equity Webinar” series. Moving this work forward, we have renamed this virtual series “Equity Community Workshops” for 2021-2022 in order to provide more than just a traditional webinar as they include space for authentic engagement in courageous conversations and increased opportunities for dialogue.  

Let’s Talk about Restorative Practices 

Let’s Talk about Restorative Practices from Thursday, October 21, 2021 6-7 pm – What is happening with implementation of Restorative Practices (RP) in BSD? How do students and staff engage in circles throughout their school experiences? How does RP serve as a tool for equity? Participate in a virtual Restorative Circle facilitated by BSD students. Facilitated by BSD’s RP Coordinator Mika Moore and BSD student facilitators.  

Let’s Talk about Anti-Racism

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:00-7:30 pm 

Join on Google Meet

Let’s Talk about Student and Family Rights

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 6:00-7:30 pm

What rights do students and families have? What are the protected identity categories under Harassment? What responsibilities do schools have to respond to bullying incidents? What can you do if you or your child is being bullied? How do schools hold people accountable? Facilitated by BSD’s Director of Equity, Sparks, and BSD’s HHB Coordinator Jay Lawson. 

Join on Google Meet

Let’s Talk about Gender Identity and Expression

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 6:00-7:00 pm

What is the gender spectrum and how can we support transgender and non-binary youth in our schools and our community? What is the difference between Gender Identity and Gender Expression? Come join in an open discussion facilitated by BSD staff and students.Join on Google Meet

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