Professional Development
NEED A LITTLE HELP IMPLEMENTING
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) & CULTURALLY RELEVANT &
RESPONSIVE PRACTICES (CRRP) WITH CONFIDENCE ?
NO WORRIES!
At STREAMS, we know teacher confidence is essential to the success of any program, particularly when instruction is focused on sensitive multifaceted topics. We are committed to ensuring educators feel prepared & comfortable.
As part our program, STREAMS educators will receive preliminary training & coaching in all components of our inclusive 21st century curriculum including:
NAVIGATING UNCOVER CULTURE'S digital curriculum format elements including:
Weekly & Daily Learning Unit Modules
Online Educator Content & Resource Pages
Gamified Student Content
BUILDING a welcoming, culturally conscious learning community
INTEGRATING CRRP & SEL strategies
FACILITATING mindful empathetic discussions on sensitive topics & historical events
ENGAGING in self-awareness & reflective practices
INTERACTING positively with school & community
LOOKING FOR A LITTLE MORE SUPPORT & INSPIRATION?
STREAMS offers the following more intensive workshops & professional development to support culturally conscious communities:
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Building & sustaining a welcoming, culturally conscious learning community & school climate through SEL strategies.
CRITICAL THINKING & REFLECTIVE PRACTICES
Incorporating critical thinking skills & reflection into daily reading, writing & communication practices.
MINDFUL DISCUSSION
Facilitating mindful empathetic classroom conversations & student-led group discussions.
CULTURAL LITERATURE 101
EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL
Incorporating cultural folklore, literature, storytelling and tradition into the curriculum.
TEACHING HISTORY WITH SENSIBILITY & SENSITIVITY
Planning understanding, teaching & discussing truthful history with openness & compassion.
UNDERSTANDING EQUITY & EQUALITY
Understanding differences between equity and equality. Planning, teaching & implementing equitable practices.
CULTURALLY-CONSCIOUS TEACHING MATERIALS
Choosing & evaluating literature, materials & activities with cultural competence.
SOCIAL AWARENESS FOR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES
Making a positive impact on the community by engaging in mindfulness & self-awareness.
IT'S NOT JUST SOCIAL MEDIA ANYMORE! SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS MEDIA FOR STUDENTS
Examining and shattering media stereotypes and making a positive impact on the community by utilizing Social Media as a tool.
NOT A PART OF OUR CULTURALLY CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY YET?
Connect with us to learn more & schedule a STREAMS professional development workshop:
STREAMS offers both virtual & in-person professional development, depending on location. Schools or districts must provide training space conducive to collaboration, WI-FI access, a large screen & projector & a microphone for in-person presentations. Zoom access must be provided for virtual presentations.
STREAMS features UNCOVER CULTURE - a culturally conscious curriculum for schools & educators designed to inform inclusive practices. STREAMS considers the needs of all stakeholders & has a dedicated professional development team of master educators & curriculum designers.
At STREAMS, we believe providing creative, culturally relevant, responsive & restorative learning experiences for educators & all folks entrusted with their community’s children is essential. There is no more important task.