Name: Cultivating a Positive Learning Community through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Start: 2025-08-13T14:00:00-0400
End: 2025-08-13T15:00:00-0400

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Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

B227

Our session will focus on equipping educators with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to create inclusive, supportive, and affirming learning environments through the lens of culturally responsive teaching and trauma informed care. We will engage in reflective dialogue, collaborative activities, and scenario-based discussions to examine our own practices and identify areas for growth. We will emphasize the importance of empathy, active listening, and student-centered approaches in building trust and belonging in the classroom.

Speakers

Cat McGrath

High School Social Studies Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Hi everyone! I'm Cat McGrath and I've been in education for 24 years. I've taught for NNPS for 12 years as a Lead Teacher of Employee Expertise (as well as the Social Studies Lead) at Enterprise Academy and am currently a social studies teacher at Warwick High School. I got my bachelors... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
B227

Preschool Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | Kindergarten-2nd Grade Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | 3rd-5th Grade Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | Middle School Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | High School Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching, Embedding the 5 C's, Engaging Teaching Strategies
Learning Environment Socio-Emotional Learning, Proactive Management Techniques, Managing Challenging Behaviors

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Cat McGrath

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