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Workshops are designed for educators working in all settings including early childhood, religious education, after-school programs, K-12, public and private schools, and teacher education programs at colleges and universities.

 

My workshop style is “learning by doing,” honoring your educator’s entry point into anti-bias antiracism. Educators spend the bulk of their time exploring a range of hands-on lessons to deepen their knowledge and practice. Participants are empowered to be full shareholders in their learning journey by engaging in small group active movement; this is not a “sit and get.” Expect to learn the language of inequality, identify practices you want to change, create a self-study for action and join a community of accomplices. Participants will have time to ask questions, share concerns and request specific resources they need to continue this work.

Introduction To Anti-Bias Education

Full-day workshop 

 

(1) 60-minute Critical Check-point in the Fall 

 

(1) 60-minute Critical Check-point in the Spring 

 

Editable guided notes for educators

 

Investment: $6,000 + travel
(outside of Greater Houston)

An interactive workshop designed to empower educators to utilize anti-bias education. The training equips members with a common language to assist with navigating discussions around diversity and justice in the classroom. Participants will leave with an understanding of how children develop racial and ethnic prejudices early in life, how to identify stereotypes, how to respond to pre-prejudice, and the tools to combat all forms of explicit and implicit biases. Participants will develop anti-bias instructional goals that will help them to create a developmentally appropriate anti-bias environment. Activities are practiced throughout the workshop to promote further understanding.

Anti-bias at Home for Families

2-hour session: 90-minute lecture and 30 minutes of Question and Answers 

 

Editable workbook for each family

 

Investment: $1,800 + travel
(outside of Greater Houston)

Anti-bias parenting acknowledges we live in a racist society and demands us to disrupt the racism we breathe so every child (and family) can reach their fullest potential. This workshop is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to begin the journey of becoming anti-racist parents. We will learn activities that support each goal in the anti-bias education framework, strengthen our anti-racist language, and feel confident responding to our children’s questions.

Introduction to Antiracism in Education

Full-day workshop 

 

(1) 60-minute Critical Check-point in the Fall 

 

(1) 60-minute Critical Check-point in the Spring

 

Editable guided notes for educators

 

Investment: $6,000 + travel
(outside of Greater Houston)

This introductory workshop launches US-based educators into anti-racist practices through a historical context. In this introductory workshop, adults work to develop a liberatory consciousness, the process of developing an awareness that identifies the continuation of oppression and the recognition of privilege. Participants will explore the timeline of race and racism in education as a critical component for understanding racial inequities and structural racism. Structural racism involves the cumulative and compounding effects of various societal factors, including the history, culture, ideology, and interactions of institutions and policies that systematically privilege the dominant culture. Activities are practiced to promote further understanding of equity and inclusion principles. In this level two workshop, educators move from reacting to stereotypes to proactively addressing misconceptions and designing culturally belonging in their classroom. Workshop participants will learn by experiencing various lessons using critical engagement, differentiated instruction, and cooperative learning groups.

What are people saying?

  • “Britt's practical guidance not only corrects common misconceptions about how these delicate issues should be addressed. Her advice is helpful for both "bigger" situations and in day-to-day parenting. - Absolutely an invaluable resource to parents!”

    - Parent of Kindergartner and PreK

  • "I learned more in my first 15 minutes with Britt than I have in almost a decade of being a parent. I'm so excited (and reassured!) to have these new tools in my parenting toolbox!”

    - Parent of 5th grade and Kindergartner

  • "I have attended the anti-bias at home webinar by Britt twice now and consider it essential viewing for everyone - it’s something you can work on, reflect on and then return to. "

    - Emily Lockwood, Parent of 1 and 4 yr olds

  • "I am so grateful to have found Tiffany Jewell and Britt Hawthorne. They have become two of my go-to sources for me to define terminology and think about how to bring anti-bias anti-racist action into my home and my children’s school. "

    - Sarah Platt (she/her), Parent of 8 and 6 yr olds

  • "As a Cultural Diversity Consultant myself I found Britt to be very effective in presenting and conveying complex and potentially emotionally challenging topics with compassion and kindness. Bravo!”

    - Christen Flack Behzadi, MD Parent of a 5-year old