Saratoga Independent School Presents Diversity Workshop at Clifton Park Halfmoon Library

Saratoga Independent School Presents Diversity Workshop at Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library

Title: How to Talk About Race with Children
Location: Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 29, 6:00-7:30pm. Open to the public.

Description:  Have you ever wondered how to engage kids in age-appropriate discussion about race and identity? Or, have you grappled with how to answer their questions about skin color, stereotypes, and the experiences of different races in the USA? If so, please join us at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library for “How to Talk About Race with Children” on Tuesday, 1/29/19 from 6-7:30 pm. The workshop will be led by Dr. Kristie A. Ford, Professor of Sociology and founder of the Intergroup Relations Program at Skidmore College, along with the Diversity and Inclusion Group of Saratoga Independent School.

Background: The Saratoga Independent School Parent Association, together with Lisa Brown, Head of School, formed a committee to focus intentionally on issues of race, diversity, children, and education. The committee believes that a focus on these issues is especially important given the demographic makeup of Saratoga County.

About Dr. Ford: Dr. Kristie A. Ford is professor of sociology and the Director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (CLTL) at Skidmore College.  She received her B.A. in sociology from Amherst College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  Her research and teaching interests include race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and social justice education.

About Saratoga Independent School: Founded in 1991, SIS is a New York state-chartered private school accredited by the New York State Independent Schools Association.  The school’s mission is to empower students to become confident learners who are capable of critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork.  It strives to equip its students with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in an increasingly complex world, while enriching each day of their childhood.  It provides students with an environment in which a high priority is placed on respect and caring for one another.

To Register please visit: https://ny.evanced.info/cph/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=22838&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=1/1/2019&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=