Responsive Pedagogy: Centering Belonging in Times of Change

Jan 22, 2025 3:30PM—4:30PM

Location

Virtual

Cost FREE FOR MEMBER SCHOOLS

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Responsive Pedagogy Focused Educator

ABOUT THIS FREE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

In a time of growing divisiveness, educators who believe in progressive education face unique challenges in fostering inclusive, equitable, and responsive classroom environments. This free Community Conversation is an empowering workshop focused on building classroom communities where every student feels welcome, seen, and valued.

Together, we’ll explore how building authentic relationships with students is the foundation of progressive pedagogy. Through open dialogue, we’ll discuss the role of community, connection, and belonging in navigating the complexities of today’s classrooms. This is a conversation for educators who believe in the power of relationships to create transformative learning spaces and who want to foster classrooms that hold space for all identities and experiences.

LEARNING GOALS AND TAKEAWAYS

  • A Renewed Focus on Relationships: A deeper understanding of how authentic student-teacher relationships form the foundation of inclusive and responsive pedagogy
  • Approaches to Centering Belonging: Practical ideas for creating a classroom culture where students feel valued, respected, and connected, even in divisive times
  • A Vision for Transformative Classrooms: Inspiration to continue the journey into liberatory pedagogy and how this lens fosters connection, equity, and critical consciousness in uncertain times   

AUDIENCE

This is a free program for CATDC Member Schools only, and is ideal for classroom teachers and staff working directly with students grades 5-12. We invite CATDC Member Schools to send up to 3 people to our free member-only workshops. Spots fill quickly and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Sarah Eleid, CATDC Facilitator

Sarah Eleid is an upper school science teacher and DEI coordinator at Crossroads School in Santa Monica. With a strong commitment to liberatory educational practices, Sarah works to foster equity and inclusion both in and beyond the classroom. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and earned her Master’s in Emancipatory Educational Leadership from San Jose State University. Sarah’s work is guided by a passion for social justice, blending her scientific expertise with a dedication to creating transformative educational spaces.