Implicit Bias Workshop: “Sticks & Stones"

Sticks and Stones ─ Understanding Implicit Bias and Stereotypes

Learn how to promote social unity and increase cultural awareness in your school and community by attending this new NYSUT workshop for members and local affiliates. The goal is to bridge cultural divides and make our schools and communities more welcoming and inclusive places for people of all abilities and backgrounds by helping participants see beyond their own personal world view.  

Understanding Implicit Bias and Stereotypes
MTOF Objectives:
  • Fulfill the NYS Department of Education training grant requirements for the Many Threads, One Fabric (MTOF) NYSUT-led implicit bias training for public school educators.
  • Activate NYSUT members to be leaders committed to racial justice, diversity and equity work.
  • Establish implicit bias awareness as a year-round continuing education vehicle for diversity, equity, inclusion work in local affiliates.
Upon the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Define microaggressions and identify key characteristics
  • Define stereotypes and identify key characteristics.
  • Identify specific steps and strategies to challenge implicit bias, microaggressions 
Understanding Implicit Bias and Stereotypes
Understanding Implicit Bias and Stereotypes
"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
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES (240 minutes, about 4 hours)

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.

MODULE ONE 

  • Define implicit bias and identify key characteristics

MODULE TWO 

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

WORKSHOP BENEFITS

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Understanding Implicit Bias and Stereotypes

These are samples of the positive 
testimonials you’ll find members have to say about the workshop:

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

— Horseheads Teachers Association

“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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   Request In-Person Seminar​   

In-person seminars are hosted by your district and may qualify for CTLE credits. 

Please complete the form below if you are interested in your district hosting a seminar and we will follow up with you and the district. 

Check out these testimonials to find out what your NYSUT colleagues have to say about the workshop.