Learning for Justice now offers open-enrollment professional development workshops in various cities. Our next stops are Orlando, Florida, Houston, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee and Indianapolis, Indiana. In each location, our teaching and learning team will host two daylong workshops: Social Justice Teaching 101 and Facilitating Critical Conversations. Join us for one or both!
The cost of each workshop is $35; this fee covers the workshop materials, lunch and a certificate of completion for credit hours. Group rates are available.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the experts and to network with like-minded educators. Space is limited—register today online! We do not accept offline payments such as checks or purchase orders.
These workshops are open only to current K–12 classroom teachers, administrators and counselors or those who coach classroom teachers and administrators.
Have questions or want to let us know where we should go next? Please contact us.
Upcoming Workshops

February 8, 2019 | Social Justice Teaching 101
This interactive workshop helps teachers learn how to effectively implement anti-bias instruction in their classrooms. Participants will explore practical strategies for accomplishing academic and social-emotional goals side by side. They will discuss learning conditions that honor all identities and reflect diversity, equity and justice. After exploring ready-to-use materials, applying rigorous standards and planning ways to incorporate research-based teaching practices, participants will leave the workshop with ideas and tools for transforming their classrooms and schools.
February 9, 2019 | Facilitating Critical Conversations
This interactive workshop will help teachers explore strategies for facilitating critical conversations with students and colleagues. Participants will engage in personal reflection and examine some common beliefs and biases that can affect their ability to engage in productive conversations. They will learn strategies for creating supportive learning environments that encourage risk-taking during critical conversations. Finally, they’ll investigate methods of teaching about implicit bias, race and other critical topics.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South
4955 Kyngs Heath Road
Kissimmee, FL 34746

April 5, 2019 | Social Justice Teaching 101
This interactive workshop helps teachers learn how to effectively implement anti-bias instruction in their classrooms. Participants will explore practical strategies for accomplishing academic and social-emotional goals side by side. They will discuss learning conditions that honor all identities and reflect diversity, equity and justice. After exploring ready-to-use materials, applying rigorous standards and planning ways to incorporate research-based teaching practices, participants will leave the workshop with ideas and tools for transforming their classrooms and schools.
April 6, 2019 | Facilitating Critical Conversations
This interactive workshop will help teachers explore strategies for facilitating critical conversations with students and colleagues. Participants will engage in personal reflection and examine some common beliefs and biases that can affect their ability to engage in productive conversations. They will learn strategies for creating supportive learning environments that encourage risk-taking during critical conversations. Finally, they’ll investigate methods of teaching about implicit bias, race and other critical topics.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston West - Katy
16435 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094

May 3, 2019 | Social Justice Teaching 101
This interactive workshop helps teachers learn how to effectively implement anti-bias instruction in their classrooms. Participants will explore practical strategies for accomplishing academic and social-emotional goals side by side. They will discuss learning conditions that honor all identities and reflect diversity, equity and justice. After exploring ready-to-use materials, applying rigorous standards and planning ways to incorporate research-based teaching practices, participants will leave the workshop with ideas and tools for transforming their classrooms and schools.
May 4, 2019 | Facilitating Critical Conversations
This interactive workshop will help teachers explore strategies for facilitating critical conversations with students and colleagues. Participants will engage in personal reflection and examine some common beliefs and biases that can affect their ability to engage in productive conversations. They will learn strategies for creating supportive learning environments that encourage risk-taking during critical conversations. Finally, they’ll investigate methods of teaching about implicit bias, race and other critical topics.
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Nashville South Cool Springs
820 Crescent Centre Drive
Franklin, TN 37067

June 21, 2019 | Social Justice Teaching 101
This interactive workshop helps teachers learn how to effectively implement anti-bias instruction in their classrooms. Participants will explore practical strategies for accomplishing academic and social-emotional goals side by side. They will discuss learning conditions that honor all identities and reflect diversity, equity and justice. After exploring ready-to-use materials, applying rigorous standards and planning ways to incorporate research-based teaching practices, participants will leave the workshop with ideas and tools for transforming their classrooms and schools.
June 22, 2019 | Facilitating Critical Conversations
This interactive workshop will help teachers explore strategies for facilitating critical conversations with students and colleagues. Participants will engage in personal reflection and examine some common beliefs and biases that can affect their ability to engage in productive conversations. They will learn strategies for creating supportive learning environments that encourage risk-taking during critical conversations. Finally, they’ll investigate methods of teaching about implicit bias, race and other critical topics.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center
13700 Conference Center Drive South
Noblesville, IN 46060