Region 5 - (YBC1) - Young Boys of Color Module 1: An Open Conversation about Oppression, Race, Racism, and Bias (Part 1/6)

The purpose of the module is to discuss an overview of the publication Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes found at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/documents/boysofcolor.pdfParticipants will discuss the following: The definition of race and ethnicity; the features of oppression and the cycle of oppression; how implicit bias influences educators’ behavior and the learning; and a mindful reflection tool and strategies.

This event is part of a 6-part training series on the following dates/times:

• Part 1 - (YBC1) Saturday, October 11, 2025 9am-3pm  (In person session)
• Part 2 - (YBC2a) Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6-8pm (Virtual session via Zoom)
• Part 3 - (YBC2b) Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6-8pm (Virtual session via Zoom)
• Part 4 - (YBC3a) Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6-8pm (Virtual session via Zoom)
• Part 5 - (YBC3b) Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6-8pm (Virtual session via Zoom)
• Part 6 - (YBC4) Saturday, January 31, 2026 9am-3pm (In person session)

***Note: Before sigining up, please ensure that you are able to attend all 6 sessions. Attendance for Part 1 is required to attend the remaining sessions.No new participants will be admitted to this series after Oct 11, 2025!

**Note: Please click registration link for location details.