Authenticity in the Remote Classroom

August 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th (9am- 2pm)

$150

This live, hands-on virtual workshop—which spans four online sessions August 9th, 12th, 16th, and 19th from 10am-3pm—takes a compassionate, student-centered, culturally-responsive approach to remote instruction. In our workshops we co-create practices for fostering a culture of authenticity in the remote classroom that supports the social-emotional and academic growth of every student and ensures that all members of your learning community thrive.

Participants will engage with lessons, routines, digital tools, and discussion techniques that they can bring back to their classrooms. Topics include:

  • Creating online environments where students can feel safe and brave

  • Working collaboratively with our students to build a warm and productive learning environment

  • Processing the grief and trauma our communities are experiencing

  • Examining the way in which we, as educators, can show up as our full authentic selves in the remote setting

At the end of this workshop, participants and facilitators will co-design specific processes for each participant’s individual work and help them build a plan for implementation.

Danielson Framework Criteria

  • 1.B Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

  • 2.A Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

  • 2.B Establishing a Culture of Learning

  • 3.A Communicating with Students

  • 3.B Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

  • 3.C Engaging Students in Learning


SEL Benchmarks 

  • Goal 1.A Identify and manage one’s emotions and behavior

  • Goal 1.B  Recognize personal qualities and external supports

  • Goal 1.C Demonstrate skills related to achieving personal and academic goals

  • Goal 2.A Recognize the feelings and perspectives of others

  • Goal 2.B Recognize individual and group similarities and differences.

  • Goal 2.C Use communication and social skills to interact effectively with others.


Principles of Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education

  • Welcoming and affirming environment

  • High expectations and Rigorous Instruction

  • Inclusive Curriculum and Assessment