Empathy in Action: Practical Tips for Integrating Cultural Sensitivity and Trauma-Informed Practices in Teacher PD

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

10:55 AM – 11:40 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: A701

Session Type: Explore and Engage

Presenter(s)

Adrienne Knudsen, MA Special Education; BA Social Studies Education (she/her/hers)

Faculty Develompent Administrator
Imagine Learning
Columbia, MO, United States
Calandra Stith, MEd Adult Ed & Distance Learning; MEd Math; BS Math & Comp Sci (she/her/hers)

Learning & Development Manager
Imagine Learning
Riverdale, GA, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Calandra Stith, MEd Adult Ed & Distance Learning; MEd Math; BS Math & Comp Sci (she/her/hers)

Learning & Development Manager
Imagine Learning
Riverdale, GA, United States

Abstract Description :

Enrich your professional development by embedding cultural awareness into your training sessions. Join us for an engaging exploration of proven strategies from expert trainers who have successfully integrated cultural awareness and sensitivity into their teacher PD. You'll gain practical tools and resources to bring back to your district to help make your PD more inclusive and impactful. Engage in collaborative discussions and walk away with actionable strategies to implement immediately, ensuring meaningful change that resonates with both teachers and students.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Training; Inclusive; Empathy; Equity; Cultural

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify and articulate strategies for embedding cultural sensitivity into teacher professional development.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to practice using tools and resources to design and implement culturally inclusive and impactful PD sessions in their districts.