Dr. Jessica Spradley, President of Care Based Leadership, LLC, explores with participants six aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion. Each session will introduce a topic, engage participants in content and provide opportunities for interaction. Each session builds upon the previous one.

Session 1: Introduction to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This session will serve as an introduction to the series. We will focus on building a foundation of knowledge and common language between participants.

Session 2: Equality and Equity
This session will explore the similarities, differences, and the need for both equity and equality early childhood.

Session 3: Microaggressions
This session will examine what microaggressions are, their impact, and learn tools that can be used for disruption.

Session 4: Gender
This session will explore multiple aspects of gender. Additionally, we will discuss pronouns and additional aspects.

Session 5: Actions in our current social context.
This session will explore social action that is happening around the state and how you can get involved.

Session 6: Building a DEI plan for your organization.
This session will bring the DEI series to a close. We will briefly review each session before creating an action plan for our individual centers, policy councils, executive boards, etc.

This DEI Track is scheduled for 29-31 March, 9:00am-12:00pm each day. All sessions will be recorded and available in the LMS for registered attendees.