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Scroll down for the list of 2010-2011 SEED Author Presentations.

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2010-2011
What is SEED?
Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity
 
SEED: Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity, is a nationally recognized project on Inclusive Curriculum, a staff development equity project for educators.  SEED is in it's twenty fifth year of forming teacher-led faculty development seminars in public and private schools throughout the United States and in English speaking international schools.

The SEED seminar provides teachers and other school staff an opportunity to reflect on their experiences, perspectives, and conscious and unconscious biases which directly impact the institution of education. The SEED seminar changes the focus from students and parents to teachers and institutions through an exploration of race, culture, language, income and abilities.


Using healthy dialogue and book studies, SEED provides a setting for professional growth related to providing an equitable education for all students. Participants will explore how an equitable education provides a safe, inclusive, and empowering setting for all students. The learning process will increase awareness of equity concepts that are instrumental in closing the achievement gap.


You won't want to miss the opportunity to:

Immerse yourself in rich literature, thought provoking documentaries/films, and community activities.

Participate in dynamic conversations with your professional peers about institutional barriers to student success. Discuss how to construct culturally responsive classrooms and schools.

Experience new ways of viewing students' assets rather than focusing on students' deficits.


Anoka-Hennepin teachers and school staff may participate in SEED at the following locations:


Administrative SEED (Oakview)
Anoka High School
Andover High School
Blaine High School
Coon Rapids Middle School
Evergreen Elementary

Lincoln Elementary

Contact Department of Student Services regarding times and dates.
763-506-1145


Cost Information

No cost to participants to learn about themselves and others and to learn techniques for creating an inclusive classroom environment.

Participants will receive 27 CEUs.

If taking for credit: St. Catherine's offers four semester credits for a fee of approximately $640.00, due early Spring, 2011.


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2010-2011 SEED Author Presentations are for A-H ISD #11 staff enrolled in SEED.  For more information regarding these presentations, contact SEED Coordinator, Kerwin Bell, at 763-506-1145, or email at Kerwin.Bell@anoka.k12.mn.us

Jon Odell:  Thursday, October 28, 2010  The View From Delphi, www.jon-odell.com

Julie Landsman:  Thursday, January 20, 2011  White Teacher Talks about Race, Growing Up White, Basic Needs, Diversity Days, White Teachers/Diverse Classrooms, www.jlandsman.com

Dr. Rosilyn Carroll:  Thursday, February 17, 2011  Why Culture Counts (Afterword), www.hamline.edu/urbanteaching

Yasmeen Maxamudd:  Thursday, March 24, 2011  Nomad Diaries, www.nomaddiaries.com

 


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To Register . . .
Simply email your name and location preference to
Ann.Heath@anoka.k12.mn.us


Ann Heath • 763-506-1183
Secretary Student Services

Kerwin Bell • 763-506-1145
SEED Coordinator

Participants have said: 
 
"SEED fosters a genuine sense of honesty and the security in knowing your fellow 'Seedlings' are also there to gain a better understanding of people and their cultures and circumstances."
(Para Educator)
 
"SEED has given me a greater understanding of students' cultural backgrounds and needs as they navigate their way in a large school setting."
(Secondary Educator)
 
"I feel I have a better sense of myself which helps me better understand others."
(Administrator)
 
[SEED] "...made me aware of the many different backgrounds and cultures of my students."
(Elementary Educator)
 
"I am more aware of cultural-racial issues and I'm constantly thinking about how my students' best interests and backgrounds are being met by me-the teacher."
(High School Algebra Teacher)

SEED is... "Having a community/support group to share with and know we are not a singular voice."
(Middle School Social Studies Teacher)

[SEED] "...made me really look at diversity... that there are prejudice and problems [and] to and try to break down invisible barriers for myself and others."
Elementary Teacher (Intermediate)

"SEED allows participants to question, and look at ideas with a different perspective."
Elementary Teacher (Primary)