Social Justice and Diversity Certification Programs For Educators

<p> Presentation given at the National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Savannah, GA.</p><p> <a href="https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1850&amp;context=nyar_savannah" target="_blank"> Program </a></p><p> In the 21st century, educators are confronted with two interrelated major challenges: dealing with social justice and equity for all students and accommodating the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Learn how two newly designed certification programs in the College of Education at Georgia Southern University prepare educators to address social justice and diversity issues in schools today. The Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students Certificate consists of six online graduate-level education courses designed for teachers and administrators to improve education for culturally and linguistically diverse students. The Curriculum and Pedagogy for Social Justice Certificate consists of six online graduate-level education courses designed to provide teachers with the theoretical foundations, historical knowledge, and practical experience to successfully integrate social justice education into their classrooms. This session is for K&ndash;12 educators interested in how to enhance their capacity to resolve inequities that undermine quality education and to meet the needs of diverse students.</p>