EDCIX505.IEALEADCOHO - IEA Leaders for Just Schools Y1 Cohort
Course Description
Over the course of several days, we will take a deep dive into understanding equity and its impact on learning environments. We will take a hard look at the impact that bias has on equity. We will look at the ‘-isms’ that exist in our system and how we can create excellent learning environments for all students. We will also identify steps that we can take to build inclusive action plans that keep students—our key stakeholders—at the forefront of our work. This professional learning experience will culminate by examining ways to take our learning to a deeper level and how creating just and equitable learning environments can be the lens through which we make all decisions.
Course Outline
- Attend all classes on campus at IEA LJS Summit.
- Attend IEA Summer Institute Keynote Speech on Tuesday 8:30 am -10 am PT (9:30am-11 am MT)
- Complete HW and Field Experience to include
- A written paper following the conference, to include reflections on the keynote speech and connected learnings to the curriculum, and an overall summary of the days’ activities and lessons.
- Completion of a bias inventory and assessment of personal and professional exposure to people of different backgrounds.
- Background research and reporting of demographics of the participant’s school and/or district and how those demographics compare to those of the community at large.
- Submit coursework to Cassie McBean at cassiejm08@gmail.com.
Prerequisites
You must be registered for and attend all sessions of the IEA Leaders for Just Schools Sessions at IEA Summer Institute 2026.