Implicit Bias and Cultural Competence - A Virtual Training Event
October 9, 2020 from 2-5pm
Implicit Bias and Cultural Competence - Dr. Bryant Marks
Join us for a free 3-hour virtual workshop for board members and superintendents. This workshop will answer these key questions:
1. What is implicit bias?
2. What does implicit bias look like in the real world?
3. What causes implicit bias?
4. How is implicit bias measured?
5. How does implicit bias affect the person who holds the bias?
6. How does implicit bias affect the attitudes and behaviors of the target group?
7. How can implicit bias be reduced/managed at the individual and institutional levels?
This virtual workshop is limited to 100 attendees so don't delay!
Dr. Bryant Marks
National Training Institute on Race and Equity founding director and principal trainer, Morehouse College associate professor
Dr. Bryant T. Marks, Sr. is a minister, researcher, trainer, and award-winning educator. Dr. Marks holds a B.A. in psychology and a minor in economics from Morehouse College, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Michigan. He was an Assistant Professor of psychology and African American Studies at the University of Illinois-Chicago prior to returning to Morehouse. Dr. Marks conducts research and professional development in the areas of diversity and implicit bias, Black male psychology and development, the academic achievement of minority college students, innovations in STEM education, and personal passion and productivity.
Registration
Cost: $0
Online registration is now closed due to capacity. Contact us to be put on the waitlist.
Registration for this event is limited to superintendents/head administrators and board members.
Waitlist: If you would like to be placed on the waitlist for this event, please e-mail asmith@osba.org. Include the name, position, and district of the person you'd like to place on the waitlist.
Cancellations: We ask that you let us know immediately if you need to cancel your registration so that we can offer your seat to the next person on the waitlist. Please e-mail Amber Smith at asmith@osba.org to cancel your registration.
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