Teaching Hard History Thursday, April 15, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Zoom Workshop (click here for registration) No cost for paid members 1.5 hours of CTLE Credit Provided
The goal of this workshop is to have educators in a shared space to discuss the necessity of a culturally responsive learning environment that teaches about slavery and its legacy in the United States. Attendees will be provided with best practices, and the tools, on how to teach lessons on the history of slavery and anti-Black racism. Attendees will participate in breakout sessions to exchange ideas, resources, and recommendations for teaching and learning hard history. Presenter: April Francis-Taylor Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity and former NYSCSS Vice President April Francis-Taylor is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity at Eastern Suffolk BOCES. She is an advocate for equitable systems and a regional education leader with over 17 years of experience. She received her B.A., M.A., and Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education Leadership from Hofstra University. Francis-Taylor has served as a teacher, building and district administrator in the Long Island and Westchester regions. Additionally, due to her advocacy for equity, she has served on NYSED Culturally Responsive and Sustaining (CR-S) Framework stakeholder committee, NYSED Civic Readiness Task Force, the NYS DemocracyReady Coalition, and as Vice President of the New York State Council of the Social Studies. Ms. Francis-Taylor is the recipient of the Nassau BOCES “Education Partner” Award and the National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) “Program of Excellence Award.” She has presented at national conferences and facilitated a plethora of workshops with educators, community groups, parents, and students. She has been featured in various education publications, such as NCSS “Social Education” and McGraw-Hill “The Art of Teaching.” Seal of Civic Readiness Updates click here for video Seal of Civic Readiness Pilot Year Application | Museum Row Spring 2021 Edition Do you wish you had a way to bring history into your classroom during a year restricted by the pandemic, but don't know where to start? Have you felt restricted by not being able to go on field trips or have guest speakers come into your building? Or are you just looking to brush up on the history of CNY, but the pandemic has restricted access to local museums? CNYCSS has partnered with some of our local historical sites to show you the possibilities! During each of the following sessions, a different historical site will give a virtual tour/presentation to show you what they can do via a virtual platform to still bring history to students. Each session will be held via Zoom, include time for Q&A, provide 1.5 hours of CTLE hours for the registrant, and is family friendly (so feel free to allow your household to sit in on the presentations and learn more about the history of CNY!). All sessions are free for members of CNYCSS
Matilda Joslyn Gage Center Fayetteville, New York Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Click here for more information and to register Click here for downloadable flyer
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Click here for more information and to register
Canal Town Museum Canastota, New York Thursday, April 29, 2021, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Click here for more information and to register Click here for downloadable flyer
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More than Molly Pitcher: Women and the American Revolution LIVE ON ZOOM | Wednesday, April 14, 5-6 pm ET Discover the myriad roles that women across race, class, and geographic region played during the American Revolution and consider how their contributions informed debates over freedom and civic participation, with Alex Myers, educator, transgender advocate, gender identity speaker, and author of the novel Revolutionary. Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour Click here to register | In Conversation with Facing History and Ourselves: Preventing Genocide—Why Now? LIVE ON ZOOM | Thursday, April 15, 6-7pm ET
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Latest CNYCSS Newsletter available here Check out NCSS Awards and Grant Opportunities Interested in working for SED as an Education Specialist? Click here for more info from SED Officers: President, Erica Martin, Chittenango Vice President, Jen Medwid, Baldwinsville Vice President, Carrie-Ann Ronalds, Canastota Treasurer, Lynette Avery, Liverpool Secretary, Vince Monterosso, J-D (retired) Past President, Kate Gross, F-M See complete list of Board Members here |