ZEPEDA LEARNING & LEADERSHIP

Diversity Trainings

Diversity (DIV): Knowledge, recognition, respect and acceptance of differences in race, gender, ability, age, language, family composition, culture, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and religion. Modeling acceptance and respect, promoting equity, and weaving anti-bias awareness and respect for diversity throughout all interactions, practices and program activities.

If one of these trainings interests you, check our schedule. If you cannot find the training you want or if you want to host an in-person training for your program, let us know.

Diversity Schedule

Our trainings are online

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Classes require active participation to receive a certificate.

DIVERSITY TRAINING CATALOG

Diversity Exploration

Genealogy with Children and Families
Trainer Faye Zepeda

Let’s explore diversity – what makes us different and alike? We will explore our cultural, ethnic and ancestral identity. Explore and discuss several genealogy activities that you can do with the families who attend your program. Are we all cousins? We will examine DNA and family trees. To prepare for the training research your family including geographical, culture and ethnicity. 

Set 2

$60

CKC

4HR Diversity 

 

2HR Family Community Systems

Age groups

Infant/Toddler – Pre-school 

School age

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You can complete these trainings at home at your own pace.

Cooking International Foods

with and for Children in Child Care Settings
Trainer Joyce McCoy

In this class, providers will explore using international foods as a part of an anti-bias environment. Providers will examine new recipes to cook with and for children and strategize methods to incorporate foods from other countries into the child care setting.

Set 2

$120

CKC

6HR Diversity

Age groups

Infant/Toddler – Pre-school 

School age

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Cultural Explorations

in Child Care Settings
Trainer Joyce McCoy

This class will explore a variety of activities, at all age ranges, to assist providers in developing a multicultural child care environment. Providers will examine ways to incorporate multiculturalism seamlessly into the child care environment. Bring your ideas to share.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Diversity

Age groups

Infant/Toddler – Pre-school 

School age

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Family Composition

As An Aspect Of Diversity
Trainer Joyce McCoy

The definition of family has been rapidly evolving. Explore the wealth of family compositions and examine your feelings around them. Examine how your own feelings around families influence you as a provider and your program. Develop strategies for improving your program and creating an inclusive environment for children and families.

Set 2

$120

CKC

6HR Diversity

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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International Children’s Games

Trainer Joyce McCoy

Come to this class to explore games from around the world. Practice a few and examine ways to include international games as a way to enhance the cultural diversity of your child care program.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Diversity

Age groups

Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age

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Religious Diversity

In Child Care Settings
Trainer Joyce McCoy

This class covers serving children of diverse religious backgrounds in a child care setting. Examine a variety of religions and explore ways to provide accommodation and acceptance of children’s unique spiritual culture

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Diversity

Age groups

Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age

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The Changing Face of Diversity

in Oregon Child Care
Trainer Joyce McCoy

 Participants will examine the ethnic and racial makeup of families in child care today and the anticipated change in the next ten years. What changes if any will child care programs need to consider? Participants will evaluate their programs and develop a plan for a more diverse child care program. 

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Diversity

Age groups

Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age

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Strategies to Develop Equitable and Diverse Programs

Trainer Joyce McCoy

What does equity mean? Understanding and applying the concept can help providers grow programs that allow EVERY child an equal opportunity to succeed now and later in life.

Set 2

$80

CKC

4HR Diversity

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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