Identity Conscious Practice in Action

Mar 06, 2025 9:00AM—11:00AM

Location

Virtual

Cost Early Bird Pricing for Members (available until Feb 13) $325 members; $275 group-rate 3+; $525 non-members

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Identity Conscious Educator in Action

ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INTENSIVE

When teachers and leaders implement an identity-conscious practice, they can provide a more responsive and responsible learning environment. Unfortunately, avoiding the impact of identity can create problematic and oppressive conditions in schools.So how do we lead with an identity-consciousness? Award-winning author Liza Talusan provides real-world scenarios that educators can work through to apply an identity-conscious practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

  • Explore ways to build knowledge about scenarios that involve identity
  • Understand how the participants thoughts, attitudes and beliefs contribute to the inequitable conditions
  • Practice developing ways to implement actions in the classroom/meeting spaces to align with principles of equity and justice

AUDIENCE

All K-12 teachers and leaders.

Do you work at an independent school outside of California? Click here for a discount on our non-member registration!

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Liza Talusan, CATDC Facilitator

Dr. Liza Talusan is an educator, speaker, leader, writer, leadership coach and parent. With over 25 years of experience in PreK-20 education, Liza is an engaging facilitator in conversations about diversity, anti-racism, bias, privilege and power and creates environments that allow for people to discuss these difficult topics openly. Through her direct work with organizational leaders, staff, students, teachers, and communities, Liza empowers individuals to create a more inclusive organization, environment, community and team.

Currently, Dr. Talusan is a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Boston where she teaches graduate level courses focused on leadership, equity, anti-racism, and justice.  Liza has been a guest on a number of podcasts focused on educational equity and is the new co-host for the podcast Teaching While White. Liza’s book, “The Identity Conscious Educator: Building habits and skills for more inclusive schools” published by Solution Tree Press, is the 2023 Gold Medal Recipient of IPPY Awards. Her new book “Identity-Conscious Practice in Action” was released in November 2024.

Liza earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Connecticut College, a Master's Degree in Student Personnel Administration from New York University; a certificate in Human Resources; a PhD in Higher Education from the University of Massachusetts Boston; and her certified coaching credentials from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Her scholarship has been published in peer reviewed journals, edited book collections, online platforms, and she has been featured on a number of podcasts and interviews related to education, identity, and inclusion. She serves in a number of national organizations focused on education and equity, and she has consulted with over 400 schools, organizations, and corporations across the country and internationally.

Cancellation Policy

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