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Agenda & Content
7:45 am - 8:00 am - Welcome & Introductions
8:00 am - 11:00 am - Presentation
Textured Teaching for These Times: Implementing a Culturally Sustaining Practice, 6-12
Lorena Germán
A culturally sustaining pedagogy, among other things, is about merging the value of student wholeness and skill-building. Developing literacy skills should involve developing a just character. The two are not mutually exclusive, and the notion of a "neutral" education hasn't worked for us as a nation. It's time we boldly stand for truth and narrow our skills so that students can engage others responsibly and humanely. Literature and classrooms are a great avenue for this study! Let us ask ourselves: How can I make sure this content is engaging and relevant to their lives? How can I make sure this content helps them see the humanity in others? How can I make sure this content helps them make sense of the world around them? In this session, participants will gain a clear context for why teaching about these issues matters; they'll also gain skills for how to do it and learn about strategies they can implement immediately.
In this interactive and engaging session, participants will:
- Discuss culturally sustaining pedagogies and why it matters
- Analyze literacy practices and evaluate their choices
- Practice planning using a Textured Teaching approach
- Build knowledge and community around standing with love
11:00 am - 11:30 am - Announcements, Door Prizes & Closing
Speaker
Lorena is a two time nationally awarded Dominican American educator focused on anti racist and anti bias education. She’s a co-founder of #DisruptTexts and Multicultural Classroom and has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, PBS, Rethinking Schools, EdWeek, Learning for Justice Magazine, and more. She published The Anti Racist Teacher: Reading Instruction Workbook, and Textured Teaching: A Framework for Culturally Sustaining Practices about curriculum & lesson development focused on social justice. Lorena is also the Chair of NCTE’s Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. She lives in Tampa, Florida where she is a mami and wife - two of her most important roles.
Lorena is a two time nationally awarded Dominican American educator focused on anti racist and anti bias education. She's a co-founder of #DisruptTexts and Multicultural Classroom and has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, PBS, Rethinking Schools, EdWeek, Learning for Justice Magazine, and more. She published The Anti Racist Teacher: Reading Instruction Workbook, and Textured Teaching: A Framework for Culturally Sustaining Practices about curriculum & lesson development focused on social justice. Lorena is also the Chair of NCTE's Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. She lives in Tampa, Florida where she is a mami and wife - two of her most important roles.
Organizer
Growing Literacy in Oregon
The mission of the Oregon State Literacy Association is to be a driving force
for the development of literacy in our schools and communities
and to foster a lifelong love of reading.
OSLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association
Tickets
This is one of two 2023 winter conferences sponsored by OSLA. The K-8 Virtual Conference will be held on February 11, 2023 with JoEllen McCarthy. Attendees who sign up for both conferences can get a 50% discount on the second registration. When registering for the 2nd conference, use the following code on the payment page: 50off
6-12 Virtual Conference - OSLA Member Ticket
$65.-
Member Price
Buy TicketThis ticket will allow registrants who are members of OSLA to access the 6-12 Virtual Conference on February 24, 2023 with Lorena Germán.
6-12 Virtual Conference - Non-Member Ticket
$85.-
Public Price
Buy TicketThis ticket provides access to the 6-12 Virtual Conference on February 24, 2023 with Lorena Germán, as well as a one-year membership in the Oregon State Literacy Association.
6-12 Virtual Conference - Retired Educators Ticket
$35.-
Public Price
Buy TicketThis ticket will allow registrants who are retired educators to access the OSLA 6-12 Virtual Conference on February 24, 2023 with Lorena Germán. Membership is included. No additional discounts are allowed for Retired Educator tickets.
6-12 Virtual Conference - Preservice Student Ticket
$35.-
Public Price
Buy TicketThis ticket will allow registrants who are preservice students to access the OSLA 6-12 Virtual Conference on February 24, 2023 with Lorena Germán. Membership is included. No additional discounts are allowed for Preservice Student tickets.
6-12 Virtual Conference - Speakers and OSLA Executive Board Members
Complimentary
Member Price
Reserve TicketThis ticket will allow Conference speakers and OSLA Board Members to access the OSLA 6-12 Virtual Conference on February 24, 2023 with Lorena Germán.