[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_toggle title=”Introduction” open=”true” icon=”up-open” icon_closed=”down-open”]Thank you for your interest in the inaugural Peninsula Prejudice Awareness Summit (PAS)! The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has conducted this program for middle school students in Virginia for nearly 20 years. For the inaugural Peninsula PAS, we’re going virtual! The program will be on Tuesday, February 1 from 10am – 2pm.
At the moment, we are planning to use Zoom as the platform. If your school is not able to use Zoom but you would like to participate, please let us know as soon as possible.
The program is designed to bring approximately 50 middle school students from across a geographic area to discuss ways to combat prejudice in their schools. You can find a report from previous programs held in Richmond and Lynchburg here.
Thanks to support from Atlantic Union Bank, there is no cost for your school to attend!
The PAS program was founded by Jewish Women International.
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions below. If you have any additional questions or would like more details about this program, please contact VCIC’s Hampton Roads Program Manager Paula L. Bazemore by phone at (757) 390-0720 or by email at [email protected].[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Frequently Asked Questions” open=”true” icon=”up-open” icon_closed=”down-open”]What will my students do at the Summit?
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- Sessions are designed to take participants through a process of awareness-to-action. VCIC will send a 25 minute-long video for students to watch the morning of the day of their session, and then students will engage in synchronous conversations with their peers on the day of the program about ways to recognize prejudice and respect others. Trained facilitators will guide the students through small group learning activities that explore personal experiences with discrimination and develop conflict resolution skills.
What do I need to share with my students about participating?
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- VCIC will share a link with you to distribute to registered students only. Students are asked to watch a video the morning of the Summit, prior to the live sessions at 10 AM. Students are asked to be present with cameras on for the entire Summit and asked to adhere to dress codes and virtual learning standards set forth by their school districts. A scheduled 30- minute lunch break and stretch breaks are built into this time frame.
What is my role during the Summit?
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- We have found that this day is much more impactful when educators are engaged, also. Therefore, we recommend that you join our educator-only session that will run concurrently to the student session. During this workshop, educators will review the concepts that students are discussing and will be given some practical tips on ways to support them as they combat prejudice. There will be some time for networking, too! All educators will be signed up for VCIC’s monthly “Building Inclusive Schools” e-newsletter to educators featuring curriculum ideas, funding sources, best practices, etc.
How can I register?
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- You can register up to eight students from your school. Once school registration is complete, an additional link will be sent to you to be sent to the parents/guardians of your registered students.
Is there opportunity for follow-up?
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- Thanks to generous support from Atlantic Union Bank, VCIC is excited to offer the chance for schools to apply for mini-grants to support continued work. Educators can apply for a mini-grant that could be used for follow-up sessions with VCIC or funding to support student projects aimed at inclusion. You can apply for either (or both) of these opportunities when you register your school. After you indicate interest, VCIC will send you an application link. You will be notified of the award after the program. Due to funding restrictions, note that mini-grants are only available for schools in Gloucester, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.
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How to Apply
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Use this link to register up to 8 students
(after VCIC receives this form, a link will be emailed to the school contact for student registration)
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School registration must be received 5:00pm on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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Questions:
Paula L. Bazemore
Hampton Roads Program Manager
757-390-0720
[email protected]
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