Critical Conversations
Sponsored by: Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC) & School of Education (SOE)
Theme
Educational Leadership for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Purpose
The purpose of the Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations Critical Conversations (ELCCC) is to create dialogues to address the current socio-political climate in the United States. A central goal of the conversations is for participants to walk away with a set of pedagogical tools to use in their practice and daily lives. We seek to extend these critical conversations with faculty, students, teachers, educational leaders, and other community members who are interested in having a positive impact on the world.
Leadership for Social Justice & Equity: Weaving a Transformative Framework & Pedagogy
Friday, March 24, 2023 – Saturday, March 25, 2023
FREE & Open to ALL
Please join us at this year’s 2-day ELC Critical Conversations Conference. Our theme this year is “Leadership for Social Justice & Equity: Weaving a Transformative Framework & Pedagogy”. FREE registration, food, and parking. Registration is required at the link below. Registration closes at noon on Monday, March 20, 2023. This conference is open to all.
This event is co-sponsored by the ELC Department and the Wallace-Funded Equity Focused Leadership Academy with WSFCS.
Agenda
Day 1 – Online – Friday, March 24, 2023 – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm*
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ann Ishimaru
Dr. Ishimaru is the Bridge Family Associate Professor & Director of the Just Educational Leadership Institute at the University of Washington. She is the author of numerous studies, including “Just Schools: Building Equitable Collaborations with Families and Communities.”
* Zoom link will be provided at least a day before the event to the registered participants.
** Please let us know if you require a translator.
Day 2 – MHRA Building, UNCG – Saturday, March 25, 2023 – 8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kofi Lomotey
Dr. Lomotey is the Chancellor John Bardo & Deborah Bardo Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership at Western Carolina University. With over 40 years of experience as a scholar and practitioner, his many scholarly works include co-editing the Handbook of Urban Education.
* Food and parking are provided. Please park in the open parking lot near MHRA building or in the Oakland Parking Deck. Directions are provided below.
** Details of Day 2 program will be uploaded here on this website close to the time of the conference. So, please visit this website close to that time.
Accessibility
Please contact Mrs. Nor Othman-LeSaux, ELC Office Manager, at least one week prior to the event to request for disability accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
Previous Event Materials
Click on the links below to review materials from previous Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations Critical Conversations (ELCCC) conference sessions.
Contact
Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC) Department
Email: elc@uncg.edu (Please include “ELC Conference” in the subject of your email.)
Phone: 336.334.3490
Address: School of Education Building, Room 366
1300 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC 27412