This is area is a Minnesota teacher licensure requirement. By attending this workshop participants will demonstrate evidence of self-reflection and discussion of the following topics in a way that deepens teachers’ understanding of their own frames of reference, potential bias in these frames, and the impact of bias on expectations for and relationships with students, students’ families, and school communities. 

Topics identified by state statues and PELSB:

• Racial, cultural, and socioeconomic groups 
• American Indian and Alaskan Native students 
• Religion 
• Systemic racism 
• Gender identity, including transgender students
• Sexual orientation 
• Language diversity 
• Individuals with disabilities and mental health concerns

This is an updated course. Some content is the same as last offering, but will have most up-to-date resources.