| 1. Cultural Competency:
(4-7 Hours) In this workshop students and/or teachers will confront
personal issues relating to race and ethnicity through the use of film,
exercises and through facilitated open discussions that promote trust,
acceptance and increased awareness and sensitivity. Specific topics
addressed in this workshop will include the origins of racism, the
various manifestations of racism and how racism hides in all of us.
2. Diversity in the Classroom:
(4-7 Hours) In this workshop students and/or teachers will become aware
of cultural variables and issues that impact the educational experience,
as well as identify different learning and teaching styles that might
otherwise be overlooked. Specific topics addressed in this workshop will
include methods to diversify curricula, ways to develop and implement
communal learning environments and resources to provide students and
teachers with options.
3. Sexual Harassment Training:
(4-7 Hours) In this workshop students and/or teachers will identify and
define the actions that constitute sexual harassment, the gender
differences in coping with sexual harassment, each person's role when
addressing sexual harassment and the role of the school district when
sexual harassment accusations are filed. Specific topics addressed in
this workshop will include legal, personal and district ramifications,
as well as remedies that will consider the best interest of all parties.
4. Leadership Development:
(4-7 Hours) In this workshop students and/or teachers will learn the
skills and techniques that define a leader, how to develop these skills
and techniques and how to incorporate these skills and techniques into
one's everyday life. Specific topics addressed in this workshop will
include first impressions, public speaking, body language, word choices
and controlled assertiveness.
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The Buffalo Soldiers:
(1.5 Hours)
In this program students and/or teachers will learn about the
historical contributions of African Americans in the West from
1866 to 1890 from a facilitator who will present in the complete
military uniform of the late 1800's. In this program, a special
emphasis will be placed on the black military experience, or
what is commonly referred to as the Buffalo Soldier.
The photo to the left is Mr. Clendenin performing
one of his historical reenactments of the Buffalo Soldiers. Many
have praised Mr. Clendenin for his fun, creative and innovating
teaching methods.
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