Topic: Diversity Equity & Inclusion
DEI Leadership Credential
Academy
March 9, 2023
Course Credential Leadership and Management Diversity Equity & Inclusion Health and Wellness Leadership and Management Program Operations Fall Spring Credentials director Education Manager Family Service Manager Fiscal Manager Health Manager Live Online
From intention to action, this course empowers learners with the leadership skills needed to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not only an intentional focus, but also an intentional practice in their program.
For Catawba Children and Families, “Head Start is Heart Work”
The Iswa Head Start program on the Catawba Reservation in South Carolina advocates for equitable and accessible early childhood education.
A Head Start on Black History Month celebrations
In honor of Black History Month, children in Head Start classrooms across the country learn about and celebrate the impact of Black leaders.
Bias Busters Essentials
Academy
January 20, 2022
Professional Development Culture and Language Diversity Equity & Inclusion Workforce Instruction and Effective Practice Program Operations Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Essentials Education Manager Family Service Manager Health Manager In-Person Live Online
Take your programs’ understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to the next level. This live course ensures everyone on your staff builds a common understanding of unconscious bias to create a more equitable environment.
Bias Buster Basics
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Course Culture and Language Diversity Equity & Inclusion Workforce Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Program Operations Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Basics Education Manager Family Service Manager Health Manager New-Hire Onboarding On-Demand Online Yes IT PK
Educate and have an open dialogue with your staff on the topics of diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI). This course is the perfect first step in your program’s DEI journey by defining shared vocabulary, language, and values.
Head Start celebrates MLK Day
Head Start celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy year round by working towards his vision for racial equality.
Celebrating Latino and Hispanic Heritage at MCDC
Montclair Child Development Center’s growing Hispanic service population informs their commitment to cultural competency.
Parent with Autism Becomes Advocate
I didn’t always know that I was autistic, but I have always had great anxiety and difficulty forming and keeping relationships. I used to worry that I would be a terrible mother, or that someone would take my children away because of my mental illness. So before my first child was even born, I made…
Macy Jones, Bold and Decisive Leader in Times of Crisis
Head Start Director Macy Jone’s community was hit hard by COVID-19. She hired a full-time licensed clinician to provide support.
DEI Resources: Supporting LGBTQ+ Families
Resource
September 1, 2020
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
This collection of LGBTQ+ resources aims to promote equity in early learning.
DEI Resources: Supporting AIAN Communities
Resource
September 1, 2020
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Head Start believes that every child deserves success. Racial bias, injustice and racism have no place in Head Start. American Indian & Alaska Native (AIAN) families and communities deserve to feel heard and celebrated. Respecting and Embracing Native American Heritages, Languages, and Cultures Culturally Grounded Approaches to Support Children and Families in American Indian and…
DEI Resources: Supporting Latino and Hispanic Communities
This collection of resources aims to promote and guide important conversations about supporting Latino and Hispanic communities.