EPIC 2025: Full Schedule

PD For Teachers, By Teachers. A collaborative partnership of East Central, Hinckley-Finlayson, Mora, and Pine City Schools.

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11:00am CST

Equity in Action Starts with You!

Monday January 20, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST

2205

Dive into real-world scenarios to explore how equity and diversity shape educational experiences. Using case studies, this session invites participants to reflect on their own frames of reference and consider their impact on students, families, and school communities. Participants will engage in meaningful dialogue about challenges related to issues of diversity and leave with new insights and actionable ideas to promote inclusion and equity in their teaching practice.

Speakers

Jackie Stevens

English Teacher; Staff Development Coordinator, Mora Schools

Dr. Jackie Stevens is an English teacher at Mora High School. She also serves as an instructional coach and the district staff development coordinator. She is the knowledge bowl coach, student council co-advisor, and prom co-advisor. Her interests include professional development... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
2205

Relicensure, Cultural Competency

1:00pm CST

Resources for a culturally inclusive classroom

Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST

1208

Come to this session to gain resources on how you can assess your own cultural bias and what having a culturally inclusive classroom can look like. Be ready to self reflect and look specifically at our own schools.

Speakers

Jennifer McCauley

Career and Technical Education, Mora Schools

Jennifer has been an Agriculture Teacher for 12 years at Mora and loves animals and the outdoors. She has a passion for learning and professional development. The past few years she has been in an AGED IDEAs group (Inclusion, Diversity and equity in Agriculture Education) and wants... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
1208

Relicensure, Cultural Competency