What will my students do at the Program?

• • This one-day youth leadership forum takes participants through a process of awareness to action.  Students will work closely with their peers from a wide range of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Trained facilitators will guide the students through small group learning activities that explore personal experiences with discrimination and develop inclusive leadership skills.

What is my role during the Program?

• • We are pleased to offer two special opportunities for educators who attend the Diversity Dialogue Day.  Educators in attendance will participate in a professional development session while students are in their breakout sessions.  Additionally, all educators will be added to the recipient list for VCIC’s “Building Inclusive Schools” Monthly Email Update.

What do I need to know about lunch and transportation?

• • Each school will be responsible for their own transportation to Diversity Dialogue Day. Once you have registered, you will receive more information with directions to the University of Richmond and specific parking instructions. All students and educators attending Diversity Dialogue Day will be provided with lunch according to the dietary restrictions listed on their respective registration forms.

How does VCIC make DDD accessible to all?

The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities strives to make Richmond DDD as accessible and inclusive as possible while acknowledging the existence of external barriers that may prevent 100% accessibility. VCIC leans into our core values of integrity and openness as we work to provide the most accessible experience for all, while welcoming feedback about what we can do better.

Upon request made at least four (4) weeks before the event, VCIC commits to: 

•  Provide venue layout information including nearest parking and accessible entrances.
• Provide large-print handouts and/or support interpreters brought by schools to accompany student participants. 
• Offer a meal accommodating dietary restrictions.

How can I register?

• • Click here to register your school. You can register up to ten students from your school to attend on January 28. Once school registration is complete, an additional link will be sent to you to be sent to the parents/guardians of your students to ensure that they are fully registered for our program. School registration is due by December 9.