San Diego Ethnic Studies Oral History Editorial Collective, the CA Global Education Project, and the CA Reading and Literature Project- Free professional development (PD) opportunity for SD County secondary teachers.  

What is the focus? The workshop will further teachers' abilities to develop and enact quality ethnic studies curriculum utilizing local, ethnic studies oral histories.  

Who should attend? The workshop is ideal for SD County teachers who teach or will teach secondary ethnic studies or for those who want to infuse an ethnic studies lens into their teaching. 

What is in it for teachers? Participating teachers will engage with strategies for developing community-responsive ethnic studies curriculum/pedagogy and will receive model lessons which incorporate oral histories from our region.  

Who is the SD Ethnic Studies Oral History Editorial Collective?  The Collective includes ethnic studies/education professors from 3 universities and ethnic studies teachers from 3 SD County school districts. Partnering with the Collective to bring you this workshop are the California Global Education Project (https://calglobaled.org), the California Reading and Literature Project (https://crlpstatewideoffice.ucsd.edu), and UCSD's Race and Oral History Project (https://knit.ucsd.edu/rohp/). 

When and Where? The one-day workshop will take place, Saturday, March 16th at Pershing Middle School.  The first 40 people to register attend free! 

How can teachers register?  By using the QR code on the below flier or visiting this link. 

This in-person workshop introduces elementary teachers to the Global Book Bags program, which presents global-themed children's literature for use in home or classroom learning activities. Based on the CGEP global competence framework, this workshop will take a closer look at their connection to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals when addressing challenging issues in our local and global communities. Thematic book lists will be shared  with sample books and engaging learning activities. Additionally, participants will receive a free book to develop a global book bag for their classrooms. This workshop is free, but online registration is required.

Previous participants are encouraged to attend again!

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Coffee, tea & goodies begin at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of San Diego

For questions, please contact: Stephanie (Steff) Buttell-Maxin via email: sbuttellmaxin@sandiego.edu


Register here

Join us for the 3rd Annual California Global Education Forum to discuss global education in our schools and communities. This year’s theme is Halfway to 2030 with the SDGs. Come learn more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how we can work collectively toward a more sustainable world. Join educators and community partners at the regional site near you and register today at tinyurl.com/CAGEF2024

Ethnic Studies Teachers in San Diego are invited to join us for a half-day workshop exploring the local culture and history of San Diego’s Chinese community. We will meet at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum for exhibits, walking tour, presentation, and discussion. $150 stipend for Teachers. Space is limited. Register today at tinyurl.com/LocalSanDiego

What are climate stories? How can they be useful tools for teaching about climate change? What else can we learn through personal climate storytelling?
Explore these questions and more in a two hour interactive workshop, "Engaging Youth Through Climate Storytelling.” The workshop will begin with an introduction to climate storytelling: what it is and why it matters, before grounding it within the classroom experience. Participants will then transition into a reflective writing exercise meant to get them started thinking about their climate story. The workshop will end with an invitation for participants to share their own experiences talking about climate change, and walk away with some practical resources and next steps for bringing climate storytelling to their students.

Registration link: tinyurl.com/CGEPCS24

During an interactive professional development session, teachers will learn about California's land, people, and the processes of historical change that have shaped the state. We will provide each fourth grade teacher with 20 copies of the colorful student atlas, California: A Changing State (view online), as well as sample lessons, inquiry guides, and other resources. We will take time to explore this unique instructional resource that aligns with grade-level standards, supports the development of geographic knowledge and skills, and most importantly, engages students' curiosity and sense of exploration.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/CAAtlas2023

Calling 5th to 12th grade teachers!
- Are you looking for a community of teachers exploring race and ethnicity in Orange County?
- Do you want to increase your understanding and appreciation of diversity in Orange County?
- Do you want to connect with your students' cultural identities more deeply?
- Would you like support to create learning activities that foster students’ understanding of local history, civics, and ethnic studies?
Join us for a walking tour of Little Saigon and an exploration of the Vietnamese American experience in Orange County with experts from CSUF, UCLA, and our community.
Meet at VietRISE (14351 Euclid St. #1M, Garden Grove, CA 92843)
(Light refreshments will be served)

Register  tinyurl.com/LPORE2023

During an interactive professional development session, teachers will learn about California's land, people, and the processes of historical change that have shaped the state. We will provide each fourth grade teacher with 20 copies of the colorful student atlas, California: A Changing State (view online), as well as sample lessons, inquiry guides, and other resources. We will take time to explore this unique instructional resource that aligns with grade-level standards, supports the development of geographic knowledge and skills, and most importantly, engages students' curiosity and sense of exploration.

This professional learning workshop will focus attention on developing global competence in multilingual learners using the CGEP Global Competence Framework, California World Languages Framework, Global Competence Activity Cards, and SDCOE Oracy Planning Toolkit. Join us for an engaging and resourceful workshop that will provide ideas for your instructional success. Breakfast and materials provided. $50 fee. Register at SDCOE: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/902-240826

Island Visions 2023: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Channel Islands 
Join this virtual workshop for teachers interested in investigating the Channel Islands alongside their students. The book, Island Visions, and other classroom resources will be provided. This interdisciplinary and collaborative workshop will explore strategies for making place-based connections with science and social studies content standards, and support critical thinking using the global competence framework. Guest speakers include Island Visions authors, classroom teachers, and science education experts. This program is presented by the California Global Education Project at UCSB. 4th-8th grade teachers in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties are invited to apply. 

Dates: Tuesdays, October 10, 17, 24
Time: 4-5:30PM, synchronous via zoom

Register tinyurl.com/islandvisions2023

Connect with the authors, classroom teachers and science education experts
Learn strategies that support critical thinking 
Develop interdisciplinary lessons and activities to use in your classroom
Exchange ideas and practices with other classroom teachers
Receive free materials and books
Be eligible for a $100 stipend

Calling 5th to 12th grade teachers!
- Are you looking for a community of teachers exploring race and ethnicity in Orange County?
- Do you want to increase your understanding and appreciation of diversity in Orange County?
- Do you want to connect with your students' cultural identities more deeply?
- Would you like support to create learning activities that foster students’ understanding of local history, civics, and ethnic studies?
Join us for a walking tour of Little Saigon and an exploration of the Vietnamese American experience in Orange County with experts from CSUF, UCLA, and our community.
Meet at VietRISE (14351 Euclid St. #1M, Garden Grove, CA 92843)
(Light refreshments will be served)

Register  tinyurl.com/LPORE2023

This in person workshop introduces elementary teachers 
to the Global Book Bags program, which presents global-
themed children's literature for use in home or classroom
learning activities. Based on the CGEP global competence
framework, book lists are provided with sample books and
engaging learning activities. This workshop is free, but online
registration is required.

Coffee, tea & goodies begin at 8:30 a.m.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/SDGBBOCT723

Latinos play a large role in shaping the American identity. Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph is a resource of 33 short speeches with accompanying lessons, audio sets, Spanish translations, and posters of national Latino heroes, leaders, and role models that will inspire students to dream big, get prepared, and get ready to lead America in the 21st Century. This is an especially important topic for our Latino/a/x/e students! Register at: bit.ly/3YGV3yF

Please contact Agustín Amaro for more information at aamaro@hcoe.org/707-440-9159

Join us for the 2nd annual California Global Education Forum to learn about, share progress, and discuss ideas related to global education in California schools. This year’s forum will be a synchronized multi-site in-person program. We invite you to participate at one of the following locations:

Humboldt County Office of Education

Yolo County Office of Education

UC Santa Barbara

CSU Fullerton

Liberty Station Conference Center

CSU Long Beach (at Carver Elementary)

Save the date and registration information is forthcoming! Contact Emily at eschell@ssandiego.edu for more information.

What is Ethnic Studies? with Dr. Adanari Zarate
Join this virtual workshop for PK-12 educators interested in learning about the state-mandated Ethnic Studies requirement. Associate Director for the ÉXITO program at UCSB, Dr. Adanari Zarate, will lead an interactive session about Ethnic Studies to inform and engage PK-12 educators. 
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Virtual workshop: 4-5:30PM
Register: https://tinyurl.com/CGEPES23

Attendees will: 
Learn about the state-mandated Ethnic Studies requirement
Ask questions and gain clarity on what Ethnic Studies means for PK-12 education
Consider ways to support conversations around race, identity, and ethnicity in your classroom

Join this virtual workshop for K-12 educators interested in learning and sharing classroom discussion techniques that are student driven and student facilitated. Curriculum Specialist, Mika Burkett, will lead an interactive session highlighting key strategies for listening and talking across the disciplines.

Attendees will:

Learn about Hands Down Conversations

Share strategies for student centered discussion

Consider ways to apply these strategies in your own classroom

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Virtual workshop: 4-5:30PM

Register: https://tinyurl.com/CGEPHANDSDOWN

Join CGEP and educators at the Humboldt County Office of Education to learn more about the Latino Leaders Speak stories and curriculum that present themes of courage, resilience, and leadership through storytelling, learning activities. and reflection practices. Register by October 28, 2022 here.