Recognizing and Addressing Harmful Language

On demand

Explore ways of promoting positive language around topics such as race, gender, and common school-based labels and language.

Date: On demand

Cost:

$20 per participant; Comprehensive Package pricing: $2 per participant

Learn more about the Comprehensive Package and see a list of participating districts here >

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU

Learning objectives:

Examine harmful and problematic language.
Understand the need to make a shift or change.
Apply new language swaps.

Description:

Language is ever evolving and changing. Sometimes knowing which terms or descriptions to use can be difficult and sometimes we don’t even know we are using outdated or harmful language. This webinar is focused on promoting positive language around topics such as race, gender, and common school-based labels and language.

About the leader:

Rachel Logan, an equity and inclusion consultant with Sourcewell, will lead this training. Logan has been a teacher, coach, trainer, and consultant for over 15 years. Her experience ranges K-12 in rural, suburban, and urban settings including multiple states and countries. Logan has a master's degree in curriculum and instruction and a K-12 literacy license.

Recommended follow-up:

Learn more about Sourcewell's equity programs.

Event Registration

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov