Enhancing Equity and Inclusion in Kindergarten Read Alouds

A Day-Long Workshop for Kindergarten Teachers

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Session 1 - 3/13/24 - Enhancing Equity and Inclusion in Kindergarten Read Alouds
Session 2 - 3/16/24 - Enhancing Equity and Inclusion in Kindergarten Read Alouds

Check out CLI's virtual 4-part series designed to help school leaders master planning techniques to infuse equity, diversity, and inclusion into every aspect of school life. Fostering Equity and Inclusivity Within Your School will show educators how to shape your school culture so every student feels valued and celebrated.

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Children's Literacy Initiative (CLI) is hosting an interactive workshop tailored for kindergarten teachers, elevating your read-aloud practices through the lens of equity and inclusion.

At CLI, we recognize the books that we choose to use and make available in our classrooms shape the ways in which children make sense of their own and other’s racial, cultural, and linguistic identities; communicate messages around representation; and impact how children develop the ability to think critically and deeply about what and how they learn.
Join us for an interactive in-person workshop and discover how to choose books that mirror a tapestry of cultures, ensuring every child finds themselves in the stories. Learn the art of planning read-alouds that captivate young minds and cultivate higher-order thinking and language comprehension. These insights will help you guide your lesson planning and create an inclusive learning environment that celebrate diversity.

Uncover the transformative power of read-alouds in teaching diversity, empathy, inclusivity, and supporting language comprehension. Hosted on two separate days in March 2024, the expert-led session will unveil techniques for creating engaging, interactive, and inclusive read-aloud experiences that honor diverse viewpoints. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to make a lasting impact in your kindergarten classroom.

Where:
990 Spring Garden Street
Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Interactive Elements:
  • Hands-On Book Selection and Evaluation Practice
  • Interactive Read-Aloud Demonstrations
  • Group Discussions and Sharing of Best Practices
  • Make and Take to support your next read-aloud

This workshop is ideal for kindergarten teachers seeking to enrich their read-aloud practices and cultivate a culture of inclusivity and respect in their classrooms. Kindergarten teachers will emerge with a profound grasp of conducting read-alouds that not only engage young children but also foster a vibrant sense of equity and inclusion. 

Armed with practical tools, they will master the art of selecting diverse books and igniting discussions that spark empathy, understanding, and respect among their young learners. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your read-alouds into powerful tools for fostering equity and inclusion in your kindergarten classroom! 

Secure your spot today and embark on a journey of impactful teaching and learning.
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Excitement is building for CLI's Kindergarten Workshop, and we understand you may have questions about the cost and ways your school can support your attendance. Our team is here to help! Contact CLI’s Director of Marketing, Jordanne Owen at jowen@cli.org, for information on costs and exploring options to facilitate your participation.

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Enhancing Equity and Inclusion in Kindergarten Read Alouds

3/13/24

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Duration: Full Day

This session is specially designed for kindergarten teachers to explore and enhance the practice of read-aloud as a way to build language comprehension through an equity and inclusion lens. Participants will learn how to select and use diverse books, engage children in meaningful discussions, and use read-alouds as a tool to foster understanding and respect for diversity. The focus will be on creating an inclusive, enriching and purposeful read-aloud experience that resonates with and represents all children.
Kindergarten teachers will leave this session with a deeper understanding of how to conduct read-alouds that not only captivate young minds but also promote a sense of equity and inclusion. They will be equipped with practical tools to select diverse books and facilitate discussions that encourage empathy, understanding, and respect among young learners.

Cost: $350

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Key Outcomes

Diverse Book Selection:
  • Learn to choose books that represent a wide range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives, ensuring that every child sees themselves reflected in the stories.
Using Read-Alouds to Support Language Comprehension:
  • Learn how to plan read-alouds that support children’s meaning-making skills and foster higher-order thinking.
Engaging and Inclusive Read-Aloud Techniques:
  • Develop skills in reading aloud in ways that are engaging, interactive, and inclusive, facilitating discussions that honor and respect diverse viewpoints.
Using Read-Alouds to Foster Equity and Inclusion:
  • Understand how read-alouds can be a powerful tool to teach young learners about diversity, empathy, and inclusivity.

Enhancing Equity and Inclusion in Kindergarten Read Alouds

3/16/24

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Duration: Full Day

This session is specially designed for kindergarten teachers to explore and enhance the practice of read-aloud as a way to build language comprehension through an equity and inclusion lens. Participants will learn how to select and use diverse books, engage children in meaningful discussions, and use read-alouds as a tool to foster understanding and respect for diversity. The focus will be on creating an inclusive, enriching and purposeful read-aloud experience that resonates with and represents all children.
Kindergarten teachers will leave this session with a deeper understanding of how to conduct read-alouds that not only captivate young minds but also promote a sense of equity and inclusion. They will be equipped with practical tools to select diverse books and facilitate discussions that encourage empathy, understanding, and respect among young learners.

Cost: $350

Sign Up >

Key Outcomes

Diverse Book Selection:
  • Learn to choose books that represent a wide range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives, ensuring that every child sees themselves reflected in the stories.
Using Read-Alouds to Support Language Comprehension:
  • Learn how to plan read-alouds that support children’s meaning-making skills and foster higher-order thinking.
Engaging and Inclusive Read-Aloud Techniques:
  • Develop skills in reading aloud in ways that are engaging, interactive, and inclusive, facilitating discussions that honor and respect diverse viewpoints.
Using Read-Alouds to Foster Equity and Inclusion:
  • Understand how read-alouds can be a powerful tool to teach young learners about diversity, empathy, and inclusivity.

Are you committed to equity in education for all children? Download CLI’s FREE Framework for Teaching and Learning diagnostic and coaching tool.

CLI’s Framework for Teaching and Learning is a diagnostic and coaching tool designed to ensure access to high-quality, culturally sustaining literacy instruction for children in PreK through 5th grade. It supports educators to align on a vision for equitable, standards-based literacy instruction by focusing our lens on what is most important for children’s learning.

This tool is a powerful resource and auditing measure for any educator that recognizes the importance of finetuning their vision for equitable instruction by reviewing their current instructional model to ensure success for all children.

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