Part One focuses on ancient Jewish history, up until the establishment of the State of Israel.

Part Two continues the story when Israel became an independent nation and describes what has occurred since, as a Democratic Modern Jewish State of Israel.

Dr. Sleeter's presentation will focus on the elements of ethnic studies, its history, limitations, and impact on students. Dr. Sleeter was a primary contributor to the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum adopted by the California State Board of Education.

In his keynote presentation at the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) on October 17, 2023, Stewart Kwoh describes the importance of telling the stories of individual groups but also emphasizes the importance of teaching about inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic collaboration. Understanding how a group’s own history is intertwined with that of other racial or ethnic groups creates inter-ethnic solidarity and unity, critical for addressing issues in times of need and in times of crisis.

Part One: Setting the Context

Peter Flores III, Ed.D.

Director of Equity, Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research and Senior Associate for the Center for Culturally Proficient Educational Practice

Part Two: How a Culturally Proficient Lens Can Support Ethnic Studies

Peter Flores III, Ed.D.

Director of Equity, Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research and Senior Associate for the Center for Culturally Proficient Educational Practice

Taking an intersectional approach to instruction is critical to ensure that we are looking beyond an individual identity and meeting the needs of those who are most marginalized in society. Developing a lens of intersectionality in this way, helps us challenge stereotyping and polarization, explore the richness of the human experience, and highlight the variations that exist within ethnic diversity.

This discussion with Tonya Moore, Coordinator III, Physical Education and Comprehensive Health and Michelle Herczog, Coordinator III, History-Social Science at the Los Angeles County Office of Education is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills to be a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through the intersection of LGBTQ+ individuals with ethnic studies.

Part One: An Overview of ethnic studies and inquiry

Part Two: Using compelling questions to engage students and disrupt narratives

Part Three: Helping students interrogate primary and secondary sources

Part Four: Communicating conclusions and taking informed action

Part One: Overview and developing positive mindsets through teachers, students and community

Part Two: Developing skill sets in classrooms

Part Three: Addressing difficult conversations in classrooms

Part Four: Navigating difficult conversations about ethnic studies with adults or the community

Part One: We are still here ethnic California

Part Two: California Past – Transformative resistance

Part Three: California Present – Critical hope

Part Four: California future – Radical Healing

This broadcast and the accompanying curriculum highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans in California and across our nation. The California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum calls attention to the four core disciplines that were the original basis of ethnic studies in California. But it also encourages educators to consider student demographics, needs, interests, and current events when crafting an ethnic studies course. The information and resources shared about Arab Americans, a historically marginalized and under-studied group, are worthy of our attention and inclusion in ethnic studies programming.

This broadcast and the accompanying curriculum highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans in California and across our nation. The California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum calls attention to the four core disciplines that were the original basis of ethnic studies in California. But it also encourages educators to consider student demographics, needs, interests, and current events when crafting an ethnic studies course. The information and resources shared about Jewish Americans, a historically marginalized and under-studied group, are worthy of our attention and inclusion in ethnic studies programming.

This broadcast and the accompanying curriculum highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Armenian Americans in California and across our nation. The California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum calls attention to the four core disciplines that were the original basis of ethnic studies in California. But it also encourages educators to consider student demographics, needs, interests, and current events when crafting an ethnic studies course. The information and resources shared about Armenian Americans, a historically marginalized and under-studied group, are worthy of our attention and inclusion in ethnic studies programming.

This broadcast and the accompanying curriculum highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Sikh Americans in California and across our nation. The California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum calls attention to the four core disciplines that were the original basis of ethnic studies in California. But it also encourages educators to consider student demographics, needs, interests, and current events when crafting an ethnic studies course. The information and resources shared about Sikh Americans, a historically marginalized and under-studied group, are worthy of our attention and inclusion in ethnic studies programming.

The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) provide an excellent vehicle for students to further self-understanding, develop a better understanding of others, recognize intersectionality and more. This video broadcast and the accompanying instructional modules provide insights and strategies for K-12 educators to utilize VAPA for meeting the outcomes of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum across multiple disciplines.

Ethnic Studies themes and outcomes can be introduced to students beginning in early grades. This broadcast explores the intentional use of narrative children’s literature in elementary classrooms for young students to be introduced to underserved peoples, events, and issues that are often overlooked or underrepresented.