A … B … C … D iversity

1. A…B…C…Diversity The Florida Commission on Human Relations

2. Workshop Syllabus • Vocabulary (Diversity defined) • Pre-test (Self-assessment) • ABC’s (Letter descriptions) • Study tools (Examples of activities) • Final exam (Taking what you’ve learned back with you)

3. Diversity Defined Diversity --- the mosaic of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values, and beliefs as assets to the groups and organizations with which they interact.

4. ssess yourself • Start by assessing our own (personal) diversity awareness, competency • Know the right Questions to get the right Answers.

5. Dimensions of Diversity

6. ecome Involved Now that you have learned how people are impacted by their own diverse experiences, how do you integrate this concept in your community, school, family, work place?

7. Extended Learning Support Network (ELSN) Effective Practices

8. ommunity Facts, Figures and Demographic Data allow a community to plan, implement and modify programs, policies, and practices that meet and enhance a community's quality of life

9. In the community…

10. In the Community… COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAPPING:A comprehensive road-map for addressing community issues that encourages the involvement of all community members. • When looking at community decision-making: • Review purpose & outcomes • Identify key decision makers and • other interested parties • Plot resources (financial and social) • Address any gaps • Align resources

11. Keys to Partnership Success NEW THINKING PERSONAL INVESTMENT What will keep you at the table? COLLABORATION IMPLEMENTATION How will we work together? INFRASTRUCTURE Organize around the work, NOT the people! RESULTS Where are we going? How do we measure our success? COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAPPING Where you are. Where you want to be. How we will get there!

12. inner • What does your family do to embrace diversity at home? • Do you lead by example? How?

13. At the Dinner Table…

14. At the Dinner Table… • Make sure chores are equally split between genders. • Discuss television shows or commercials that have bias/stereotypical undertones. • Prepare diverse ethnic dishes for dinner to give your family a taste of other cultures. • Expand your inner circle of friends to include people with diverse backgrounds and invite them to a potluck dinner.

15. ducation • Does diversity influence your school’s decision-making process? • Is there accountability for the successes of incorporating diversity? • Are there measures of success?

16. In the classroom…

17. In the classroom… … some students get lower quality instruction

18. 1999 by The Education Trust, Inc.

19. 1999 by The Education Trust, Inc. 1999 by The Education Trust, Inc.

20. In the classroom… … some students get lower quality instruction … there are different and lower standards for some.

21. SampleGrade 10 Writing Assignment “A frequent theme in literature is the conflict between the individual and society. From literature you have read, select a character who struggled with society. In a well-developed composition, identify the character and explain why this character’s conflict with society is important.”

22. Sample Grade 10 Writing Assignment “Write a composition of at least four paragraphs on Dr. Martin Luther King’s most important contribution to this society. Illustrate your work with a neat cover page. Neatness counts.”

23. Site Words Vocabulary Development Study Skills Memory Skills Rigor in the curriculum Hands-on/Minds-on Learning Whole Group Mastery Learning Study and Support Groups Multi-level problems Strategies for Success in Schools

24. Literacy, Learning, & Leadership (3L) Goals and Objectives • Literacy: Reinforce a love for reading and knowledge Suggested reading lists are provided to students each month Parents will encourage and support reading for enjoyment in their homes • Learning: Develop an understanding of the benefits of diversity Students will learn what diversity means Students will learn how diversity enriches their lives Students will learn about culturally diverse role models throughout history • Leadership: Teach life skills that create socially responsible leaders Students will learn what a socially responsible leader is Students will participate in activities that model: - active listening - empathy - critical thinking - public speaking - conflict resolution - consensus building Preparing FLORIDA’S YOUTH…Developing FLORIDA’S LEADERS

25. Literacy, Learning, & Leadership (3L) Sample Activities Special Holiday Celebrations or Monthly Recognitions • Chinese New Year (January or February) • Italian-American Month (October) • Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept-Oct) • Braille Literacy Month (January) Preparing FLORIDA’S YOUTH…Developing FLORIDA’S LEADERS

26. Literacy, Learning, & Leadership (3L) Sample Activities (continued) • Cultural Understanding • Stereotypes • Respect • Citizenship • Voting Lesson • Citizenship Day (September 17th) • Presidents Day • Current Events • Women and the Media • Hate Crimes Preparing FLORIDA’S YOUTH…Developing FLORIDA’S LEADERS

27. ABOUT FACE:TURNING AWAY FROM HATE • Florida RCPI's latest interactive CD-ROM, About Face, focuses on the anatomy of hate crimes and how bias and prejudicial attitudes can lead to more serious criminal activity. • The program educates students about federal and state hate crime laws, builds problem-solving skills, and enhances critical thinking in our youth.

28. ABOUT FACE:TURNING AWAY FROM HATE • Presents a video scenario of a hate crime that occurs at a high school. • After watching the scenario, students have an opportunity to "interview" each of the main characters in the scene to get a better understanding of their motives and perspectives on the event. • The CD includes a detailed Instructor's Guide that offers topics for discussion and ideas for lesson plans. • The CD also educates students on the definitions and details of federal and state hate crime legislation. Interactive quizzes and games help students retain knowledge and keep them engaged in the learning process.

29. Through this real-world experience, the torch of civil rights was passed on to foster a commitment for our youth to become the next generation of civil rights leaders. Youth Civil Rights Tour To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Florida’s Civil Rights Act, Tallahassee students participated in a tour of significant civil rights landmarks in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia.

30. Youth Civil Rights Tour The students journeyed back in time to experience the sights, sounds, and emotions of the civil rights movement visiting key sites such as: • The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute • The Rosa Parks Museum • Tuskegee Airmen National Park • Lorraine Motel • Edmund Pettus Bridge

31. Diversity Dinner In celebration of International Human Rights Day, a diverse group of Tallahasseeans joined together for a meal where diversity was the main course. Groups of people were provided with topics to discuss. Questions included: -- What is the status of civil rights today? -- Should foreign-born citizens be allowed to run for President? -- Should gay marriages be legalized?

32. Questions?

33. A…B…C…Diversity Video: Words of Encouragement

34. The Florida Commission on Human Relations • Upholds the Florida Civil Rights Act • Investigates and Mediates Discrimination cases • Seeks to ensure fair treatment and equal access to all people in Florida • Helps people and communities resolve conflict • Provides training and education • on rights and responsibilities • Forms partnerships with • public and private entities in • order to build inclusive • communities throughout • Florida

35. The Florida Commission on Human Relations Phone : 850-488-7082 Toll Free: 1-800-342-8170 Fax: 850-488-5291 Web: http://fchr.state.fl.us Celebrating Differences since 1969

36. We all smile in the same language… Unity in Diversity