Professional Learning
Culturally Responsive Texts with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul
In this webinar Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul will discuss the necessity of culturally responsive texts in ELA classrooms.
July 12, 2023 | 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm EDT
Virtual
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English & Language Arts
Culture & Identity
Join Facing History and Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul for a discussion about culturally responsive text selection, with a special focus on understanding anti-Blackness and the importance of celebrating Black joy. Together, we’ll discuss how to apply the principles of anti-racism to text selection as well as talk about current social and political challenges that can result in book banning and other restrictions.
Captioning will be provided during this webinar, which takes place from 12:15–1:15 PM ET/11:15 AM–12:15 PM CT/ 10:15–11:15 AM MT/9:15–10:15 AM PT. If this time doesn’t work for your schedule, be sure to register and we’ll notify you once the recording is available On-Demand.
You will be eligible to receive one-hour of professional development credit for participation if you actively watch the webinar. At the conclusion of the webinar, you will be able to download a certificate of completion from the webinar console. Check with your school or district in advance of the webinar to ensure that the professional development credit is accepted.
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Speaker Bio
Dr. Sonja Cherry - Paul
Founder, Red Clay Educators
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