TOCM District Leadership Workshop Series

Teachers of Color Matter provides executive level leadership workshops for both district and school level administration. Five workshop themes and objectives were developed in service of teachers of color and their retention. TOCM workshops are for school leaders who want to support teacher of color retention at the district level. We’ll explore key strategies including co-creating a shared vision and strategic retention plan. We’ll create and maintain critical leadership groups district-wide and use operating frameworks grounded in shared leadership, teacher development, and culturally responsive practices. Finally, we’ll decide on which district TOC moves are best suited for your specific district context.

    • Establishing a shared mission/vision statement

    • Identifying critical leadership groups for retention efforts

    • Implement shared protocols for action items and feedback loop for goals and objectives

    • Supporting teacher case management for retention

    • Collecting and analyzing data on critical subgroups

    • Engaging in a “listening Tour”

    • Providing differentiated PD opportunities

    • Implementing cohort teaching for support and community-building

    • Creating Fraternity and Sorority affinity spaces and other affinity groups that support multiple identity groups

    • Utilize strategies for leveraging cultural capital, including engaging community elders ad key community members to promote equity and inclusion

    • Identifying and addressing unconscious bias and stereotypes

    • Developing consistent and systematic ways to recognize and celebrate the contributions of teachers of color.

    • Creating ongoing platforms for teachers of color to share their experiences and perspectives

    • Creating opportunities for teachers of color to be involved in decision-making processes

    • Developing protocols for incorporating teachers of color’s ideas and expertise into school practices and policies

    • Empowering teachers of color to make curricular decisions that reflect the needs of their students

    • Building leadership presence for teachers of color

    • Establishing mentorship and coaching opportunities

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