Don't Miss IFT's July Professional Development Opportunities!

Register for In-Person Courses at the Westmont Office

The IFT is committed to resisting the attacks on Black, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ students and communities. In an effort to protect, support and affirm them, we are offering high-quality professional learning opportunities for our members at little to no cost. Don't miss out! Register today for these in-person workshops at the IFT Robert M. Healy Center in Westmont:

JULY 9 • 1 - 4 PM

CREATING AFFIRMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

This introductory workshop designed for educators and student support staff will delve into how to create more affirming learning environments, particularly for LGBTQ+ youth. The workshop will cover the changing legal landscape so that educators understand their legal and educational responsibilities when serving LGBTQ+ students. REGISTER HERE.

*Participants will earn 3 PD credits.

JULY 17 • 11 AM - 1 PM

VOICES ACROSS TIME: TEACHING THROUGH THE LEGACY OF BLACK WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP

Ready to level up your curriculum? This dynamic and interactive workshop will help participants investigate the long history of Black female leadership across the globe. Participants will begin to design lessons to incorporate their learning into empowering, culturally relevant curriculum that can be used in the classroom. REGISTER HERE.

*Participants will earn 2 PD credits.

JULY 22 • 11 AM - 1 PM

UNMASKING RACE: HISTORY, HARM AND HEALING IN THE CLASSROOM

As the current federal administration seeks to deny and erase the history of racism and racist practices that continue to plague our nation, it is vital that educators not only know the truth, but that we are able to confidently and competently teach students about race, racism, and its generational impacts. This workshop will interrogate the role that education has played in maintaining inequity. Participants will begin to design curriculum that incorporates this important history so that students can situate themselves in a larger historical context and see themselves as agents of change. REGISTER HERE.

*Participants will earn 2 PD credits.

Seats are limited. Enroll in these for-credit courses today to ensure your spot!

Learn more about all of the union's professional development and leadership training opportunities on the IFT website.