Collaborative Conversations for Teachers and School Leaders

Focusing on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and the Since Time Immemorial Curriculum

WSUTC/STCU Education Summit

Saturday, October 14, 2023  -  9:15 AM to 10:45 AM

Kathleen M. Cowin and Sarah N. Newcomer

Abstract

In this hands-on workshop designed for teachers and school leaders, participants will be introduced to the collaborative conversation process and have an opportunity to participate in a conversation centered around a reading related to teaching with the Since Time Immemorial Curriculum for inclusion, diversity, and equity.

The WSU Tri-Cities Campus is located on the shared traditional homelands of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation.

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References

• The Since Time Immemorial Curriculum: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subjectarea/time-immemorial-tribal-sovereignty-washington-state
• Dr. Michelle Jacob books: https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/mjacob#
• More information on land acknowledgments: https://nativegov.org/news/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment/

Thank you for your interest in teaching with the Since Time Immemorial curriculum in support of inclusion, diversity, and equity as well as for your interest in fostering geo-literacy for our students.  Please sign-up below for email announcements about upcoming events of interest and to receive the occasional PuzzleMap™ newsletter.  We may also reach out to you individually with relevant questions or to engage further on topics of mutual interest. 

Please indicate in the comments if you are interested in having us visit your school with a demonstration of PuzzleMap.  The examples provided in the links above, including USA 1776 and Washington Ecoregions, align to OSPI state standards.