Overview:

This workshop is a 2 part series.

"What can we do, we're just kids" is something we often hear young children say. How do we support children in seeing themselves as activists and work to dismantle the inequities in their learning environment? How do we as adults move past fear in order to live out our mission statement as a social justice organization? And how do we extend this out into the community we serve?

In this 2-hour intensive, we’ll explore ways we can activate the activist in you. Through the use of books, mindfulness, social studies and more, we’ll sharpen our advocacy and social justice toolkits so the people in our community can see themselves and transform to be the Little Miss Flint, the Shana Grant, the Kauã Rodolfo of their worlds.

Part 1 is a recording and will be available to view all of September.

Part 2 is a one hour debrief meeting for you to unite with the community to reflect together, ask questions, and engage in activities to deepen your learning.

FREE for DEEL Early Learning Providers in the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), SPP Pathway, DEEL's ECEAP Programs & City of Seattle DEEL Early Learning Staff.

Scholarships and Group Discounts available. Email Mike at institute@hilltopcc.org

Washington STARS hours available - please bring your MERIT I.D. number. See Less

About the Presenter:

Victor (he/him) has over 30 years of experience as an early childhood educator in pre-k and elementary school settings serving diverse communities. He has extensive experience guiding young children through inquiry-based and hands-on learning methods using multi-faceted mediums—incorporating art, literacy, math, and science to teach children about what interests them. His approach to teaching and learning focuses on play-based classroom environments and how they encourage and nurture different modes of learning. He brings a deep commitment to social justice in early childhood education settings through extensive experience with history, anti-bias, and anti-racist curriculum development and implementation.

Washington STARS hours available - please bring your MERIT I.D. number.

City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL)

If you are an early learning partner of the City of Seattle Dept. of Education and Early Learning in the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), the SPP Pathway, & ECEAP & City of Seattle DEEL Early Learning Staff please use the option marked "DEEL"

Washington STARS hours available - please bring your MERIT I.D. number.

Part of the Hilltop Educator Institute event series. Check out our other events!