The Power of Inclusion and Partnership

2020 MASA/MASE Spring Conference

March 13, 2020

Presenters

Brooke Peterson, Ph.D.�Assistant Director of Special Education

Intermediate School District 917

brooke.peterson@isd917.org

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Chris Bellmont, Ed.D.

Principal

Gideon Pond Elementary School

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage One91

cbellmont@isd191.org

Twitter: @MrBellmont

612-790-6687

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Session Targets

• Share journey of inclusion, culturally proficient practices, and authentic partnership to increase student outcomes.
• Share resources to foster equitable practices.
• Provide time for collaborative action planning for a more inclusive school experience for our students.

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Racial Autobiographies

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Unconscious Awareness

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Drive

• Beyond Diversity
• Book Studies
• Intercultural Development Inventory
• Culturally Responsive School Leadership Institute
• Equity Cohorts

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Grounding

Conversation Starters

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https://epocheducation.com

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“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

–Maya Angelou

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Culturally Proficient Schools

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Stories of Inclusion and Partnership From the Field

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Land of 10,000 Stories: Hudayfi

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“Inclusion is not simply about physical proximity. It is about intentionally planning for the success of all students.”

-National Inclusion Project

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Thank you!

Any questions?

You can find us at:

Chris Bellmont, Ed.D.

Principal

Gideon Pond Elementary School

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage One91

cbellmont@isd191.org

Twitter: @MrBellmont

612-790-6687

Brooke Peterson, Ph.D.�Assistant Director of Special Education

Intermediate School District 917

brooke.peterson@isd917.org

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