Inland Empire Region
Building Better from Disruption
Building Better from Disruption is a virtual webinar series developed collaboratively by Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE), and San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) with support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The goal of the series is to build upon lessons learned from districts’ responses to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on schools and school systems. With guidance from regional experts including, Miki Inbody, Amanda Corridan, and Cynthia Glover Woods, the content is designed to provided education partners, particularly administrators and teacher leaders working at the school site level, with best practices and resources that support students’ successful return to in-person instruction. The series focuses on the essential areas of social-emotional learning, accelerated learning, and community partnerships. During each session, participants will have the opportunity to learn, connect, and interact with expert practitioners and session participants.
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Recorded Workshops
Recovering from Racial Inequities
Watch the Video Recording or Listen to the Audio Podcast BelowFull Video RecordingAudio PodcastIn this session, Dr. Shaun Harper shares practical tips and tools for...
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Redefining Student Success with an Equity Lens
Watch the Video Recording or Listen to the Audio Podcast BelowSession ResourcesAbout the Session In this session, educators engage in educational equity work by taking a...
Social-Emotional Learning (Part 2): Strengthening Adult Capacity Through Teacher and Staff Voice
In the second workshop in the Building Better from Disruption Series, participants gathered to hear from school leaders that are implementing innovative strategies that...
Social-Emotional Learning (Part 1): The Importance of Student Voice
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education and San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, recently hosted its first...
Priority Populations for the Initiative
Not in any particular order
- K-12 Educators
- Counselors & Advisors
Connection to GIA's Regional Goals
- Foster an efficient, high-quality education system that creates equitable access for all students.
Initiative Partners
- San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
- Riverside County Office of Education
- Riverside and San Bernardino County School Districts
Initiative Contact Person
General Contact: Dr. Carlos Ayala, President & CEO, Growing Inland Achievement [email protected]
Panelist and Facilitator Contact: Dr. Cynthia Glover Woods, [email protected].
News & announcements
Recovering from Racial Inequities
Watch the Video Recording or Listen to the Audio Podcast BelowFull Video RecordingAudio PodcastIn this session, Dr. Shaun Harper shares practical tips and tools for achieving equity in education. Keynote Speaker: Provost Professor of Management and Organization; Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership; USC Race and Equity Center Executive Director.Session Resources00:38:51 Gregory Anderson: Good afternoon from Riverside City College!00:39:49 Jacquelyn...
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Redefining Student Success with an Equity Lens
Watch the Video Recording or Listen to the Audio Podcast BelowSession ResourcesAbout the Session In this session, educators engage in educational equity work by taking a deep dive into concepts that support the development of an authentic commitment to redefining student success with an equity lens. Participants learn how to move from theory to practice through utilizing numerous tools for practical application and facilitation of equity work. Content focuses on...
Social-Emotional Learning (Part 2): Strengthening Adult Capacity Through Teacher and Staff Voice
In the second workshop in the Building Better from Disruption Series, participants gathered to hear from school leaders that are implementing innovative strategies that capture and utilize the teacher and staff voice to create positive and equitable learning environments. When considering the concept of gathering authentic student voice and input realize that in the long run it is a net benefit. Even if it is difficult to hear or guided by incomplete...