1. PBS Video: Circle Makers
2. PBS Video: Because of Oliver
3. PBS Video: I Think There’s Been a Mistake

Dr. Love will discuss how Hip Hop Civics Ed, when linked to the framework of intersectionality and Abolitionist Teaching, creates a space where Black lives matter and analytic sensibilities are nurtured to engage youth in the work of fighting for visibility, inclusion, and justice. Her talk will end by calling for us all not only to teach students about racial violence, oppression, and how to make sustainable change in their communities through innovative and radical civic curriculum, but also to expose youth to the possibilities that come with envisioning a world built on Black joy, creativity, imagination, boldness, ingenuity, and the rebellious spirit and methods of abolitionists.

Dr. Love’s website with links to connect with her on social media.

Resources Shared

• Hip Hop Civics website
• Racial identity in elementary website
• Co-conspirator video

Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak: Inclusive Schools for All

• The “why” behind inclusive education
• The intersectionality of identities (see Shelley Moore’s presentation on-demand)
• Practical strategies for creating inclusive schools (PreK-12)

Related Handouts

• Definition of Inclusion Handout [pdf]
• Research on inclusion [link]
• The How of inclusive education [pdf]
• Winnie the Pooh video and PPT slides (see description section of the video)
• 100 tips and tricks for teaching anything virtually [pdf]
• Differentiation strategies [pdf]
• Long list of supplemental supports and services [pdf]
• SPED myths – Session from the 2020 Summer Leadership Institute (also broadcast on FB) [link]

Resources Added During Session

• Dos and Don’ts of Report Writing [link to another dashboard]
• One Teach – One Make Multi-Sensory [pdf]

Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak: Inclusive Schools for All

• The “why” behind inclusive education
• The intersectionality of identities (see Shelley Moore’s presentation on-demand)
• Practical strategies for creating inclusive schools (PreK-12)

Related Handouts

• Definition of Inclusion Handout [pdf]
• Research on inclusion [link]
• The How of inclusive education [pdf]
• Winnie the Pooh video and PPT slides (see description section of the video)
• 100 tips and tricks for teaching anything virtually [pdf]
• Differentiation strategies [pdf]
• Long list of supplemental supports and services [pdf]
• SPED myths – Session from the 2020 Summer Leadership Institute (also broadcast on FB) [link]

Resources Added During Session

• Dos and Don’ts of Report Writing [link to another dashboard]
• One Teach – One Make Multi-Sensory [pdf]

Dr. Jenna Rufo, inclusive education consultant and former assistant superintendent, and Dr. D’Ana Waters, Director of Curriculum and Equity for North Penn School District, share their experiences discussing race and ethnicity and leading change for equity in a large school district. In this session, they share how they led conversations, provided training, revamped inequitable structures, and engaged the community to bring change to their district.

Jenna Bio: Dr. Jenna Mancini Rufo is a former Assistant Superintendent and Special Education Director turned inclusive education consultant. Prior to her work consulting with Inclusive Schooling and her own business, empowerED School Solutions, Dr. Rufo spent nearly twenty years in K-12 public education. In addition to her administrative roles, she worked as a special education teacher, inclusion facilitator, and a policy specialist for the Massachusetts Department of Education.Dr. Rufo’s proudest accomplishment is leading the transformation of special education services from a self-contained system to an inclusive service delivery model for a large school district. She has shared her experiences leading inclusive change for various regional and national events including The Atlantic‘s Education Summit, The National Principals’ Conference, the Council for Exceptional Children PA Conference, the Pennsylvania Literacy Conference, and the Summer Leadership Institute. Dr. Rufo has co-authored a book with Dr. Julie Causton, titled The Reimagined School: Building Equity, Authentic Inclusion, and a Culture of Belonging in a Changing World, due out in Spring 2021. She enjoys writing about education related-topics on her blog – www.jennarufo.com/blog. Dr. Rufo was inspired to enter the field of education by her sister, Nina, who has multiple disabilities. She is passionate about creating inclusive experiences for ALL students.

D’Ana Bio: Dr. D’Ana Waters serves as the Director of Curriculum and Equity for the North Penn School District. With 25 years in the education field, Dr. Waters has served in various capacities prior to her current role such as Principal, Assistant Principal, teacher, intervention specialist, and English as a Second Language (ESL) assistant. Dr. Waters has been a part of many committees and initiatives. Her current work focuses on cultural proficiency and equity. Dr. Waters earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications from West Chester University. She then earned her master’s degree in Elementary Education at Beaver College and her School Administration K-12 Certification from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Waters continued on to earn her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University where she now serves on the Dissertation Committee as needed.

• Inclusion Quotient Handout [pdf]
• Video overview of the IQ measure [Viemo]
• IQ measure snapshot [pdf]
• Trailer of Intelligent Lives [link]