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Wednesday, October 20 • 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Lunch Keynote: Empowering Inclusioneers - Breaking through Bias to Reach all Children

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This Keynote will engage participants in discussions related to key social justice issues that impact how we lead, serve, and interact with others. Implicit bias and how it manifests educational spaces will be presented. Daily acts of bias in schools and classrooms will be discussed as barriers to addressing racial equity. Strategies will be offered for identifying and responding to bias at the personal and interpersonal levels.

1. Participants will examine the frequency of early childhood and K-12 suspensions based on National data and state data.
2. Participants will define implicit bias.
3. Participants will identify acts of bias common in schools and classrooms.
4. Participants will practice strategies to interrupt bias as it occurs.
Speakers
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Dr. Rosemarie Allen

Rosemarie Allen has served as a leader in early childhood education for nearly 40 years. Her life's work is centered on ensuring children have access to high-quality early childhood programs that are developmentally and culturally appropriate.

Sponsors
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Strong Start of Santa Clara County

Strong Start is a coalition of community leaders, early education providers, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, members of the business community, and other key stakeholders who are committed to expanding access to high quality early learning opportunities for all children... Read More →

Wednesday October 20, 2021 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
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