Breakout
Session
The ABC's of Equity in Early Childhood (Acknowledgement, Belonging, and Commitment)
About this session
In communities that serve young children and families, it is important for service providers to recognize how historical inequities in the American education system have impacted and continue to impact marginalized communities. In order to do this work, service providers need to explore their own identity markers and increase awareness of culturally relevant practices.
Intended Audience: Service providers and educators
Learning objectives
- Participants will recognize how historical inequities in the American education system have impacted marginalized communities.
- Participants will explore personal identity markers and how they impact interactions in educational settings and communities that serve young children and families.
- Participants will increase awareness of culturally relevant and trauma-informed educational practices.