Name: From Deficit Thinking to Limitless Mindsets! Tools For Courageous Coaching Conversations Through an Equity Lens
Start: 2025-02-06T11:30:00-0800
End: 2025-02-06T12:30:00-0800

Welcome to the aPODERar Symposium 2025 Schedule!
We’re thrilled to have you join us for an empowering experience focused on Building Culture, Community, and Resilience. 🎉 You’ll engage with inspiring speakers, dynamic panels, and interactive workshops designed to ignite leadership and foster meaningful connections.
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Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST

TBA

Research shows a strong connection between educator beliefs and student outcomes. In this session, presenters will explore how coaches can effectively identify and address biased statements and beliefs that may negatively impact student learning.
Participants will:
-Identify Deficit Mindsets
-Learn to recognize limiting beliefs about students and their potential
-Use Practical Tools: Implement tools immediately to foster limitless thinking about academic and behavioral challenges, using the Ladder of Inference to understand how beliefs influence behaviors
-Engage in Role-Playing: Practice with a proprietary and innovative coaching conversation model that focuses on sustaining dialogues that lead to breakthroughs and new perspectives

Speakers

Jorge Alvarez, Ed.D.

Coordinator, Riverside County Office of Education

Dr. Jorge Alvarez is a Coordinator at the Riverside County Office School of Education's Center for Teacher Innovation. He has experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, school administrator, and as an administrative credential program mentor. He earned a Bachelor's degree... Read More →

Deirdre Edwards

Administrator, Center for Teacher Innovation, Riverside County Office of Education

Deirdre Edwards’ vast educational and leadership experience has led to innovation and transformative partnerships in her role as administrator for the Center for Teacher Innovation, at Riverside County Office of Education. Her commitment to the professional growth and development... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
TBA

Professional Development Workshop

aPODERar Symposium - Building on Culture, Community, & Resilience

Jorge Alvarez, Ed.D.

Deirdre Edwards

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