Implicit Bias Workshop: “Sticks & Stones"

Sticks and Stones ─ Understanding Implicit Bias and Stereotypes

Why Sticks and Stones?

  • Creating a Sense of Belonging For ALL – The Sticks and Stones workshop is designed to foster feelings of belonging amongst students, staff, and the community. By addressing implicit bias, we aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
  • Courageous Conversations – This workshop provides a safe and comfortable space for participants to engage in courageous conversations about bias, identity, and equity. We encourage open dialogue, allowing individuals to share their experiences and perspectives without fear of judgment.
  • State-Backed Initiative – The workshop is funded by a New York State grant, ensuring that our efforts are supported by the state education department. This initiative focuses on creating spaces of belonging specifically for public school community.
  • Empowering Educators – By participating in this workshop, educators will gain valuable insights into the dynamics of implicit bias and learn practical strategies to address it within their communities.
  • Building a Supportive Community – Our goal is to build a supportive community where everyone can thrive. The Sticks and Stones workshops encourages collaboration and understanding, helping to dismantle barriers and promote equity in our schools.
  • Investing in Our Future – By addressing implicit bias now, we are investing in a brighter future for all students and staff. This workshop is a crucial step toward ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

"Thank you so much, I learned a lot especially about myself and thought process!"

─ East Williston Teachers Association

"Opened our eyes to implicit biases – great speakers!"

─ Half Hollow Hills Teachers Association

“Really great presentations skills and engagement. This was fantastic. I’m incredibly glad I signed up.”

— Horseheads Teachers Association

Workshop Offerings

Join US! We invite you to be part of this transformative experience. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on our school community and ensure that every individual feels a sense of belonging.

Sticks and Stones: Understanding Implicit Bias, Microaggressions, and Stereotypes (5 hours PD & CTLE):

The free, four-hour workshop strengthens team unity by teaching participants to look at the world from a unique perspective, one that takes into consideration how someone’s ethnicity, race, ability and socio-economic background can impact how they experience our society.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define Implicit Bias
  • Define microaggressions and identify key characteristics
  • Define stereotypes and identify key characteristics
  • Identify specific steps and strategies to challenge implicit bias
  • Identify specific steps and strategies to challenge microaggressions and stereotypes

Sticks and Stones 2.0 - Continuing the Conversation (5 hours PD):

This session continues the conversation on the impacts of implicit bias, microaggressions, and stereotypes. Participants will explore more strategies to challenge and confront microaggressions and stereotypes in ways that will allow them to amplify their voice and conviction. In this session, participants will continue to explore more ways to create the space to talk about the impact of problematic language and/or behavior. As educator leaders, we must be ready and able to engage in the necessary conversations to advance racial justice in our schools, communities, and Association.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Engage in intentional self-reflection and mirror work to deepen our understanding of our privilege and positionality, and the intersections of the identities we hold;
  • Strategize more impactful ways to confront others’ bias, microaggressions, or stereotypes; and
  • Build and strengthen our ability to engage in challenging conversations in a way that promotes positive social change
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These are samples of the positive testimonials you’ll find members have to say about the workshop:

“This workshop was EXCELLENT!!!! So engaging, self-reflective, informative and enjoyable. Thank you!”

—Sachem Central Teachers Association

“Great training with clear explanations and ways to change thinking.”

— Bethlehem Central Teachers Association

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