Cultural Competence Matters is The Equity Prof's online, self-paced foundational professional learning experience. Designed to build the awareness and knowledge that culturally responsive practice requires, the course helps educators develop the cultural competence that serves as the foundation for culturally responsive teaching, intentional instructional practice, and bringing Portrait of a Graduate competencies to life.
Portrait of a Graduate Matters is The Equity Prof's online, self-paced professional learning experience that helps educators translate Portrait vision into intentional instructional practice. Grounded in culturally responsive education and powered by the BRIGHT Instructional Model, the course equips educators with practical instructional strategies that bring Portrait of a Graduate competencies to life through everyday teaching and learning.
CRSE Instructional Foundations for Portrait-Ready Classrooms is an online, self-paced professional learning experience introducing educators to New York State's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. The course builds foundational understanding of the framework's principles and their connection to everyday instructional practice, preparing educators for deeper learning in culturally responsive teaching and Portrait-ready classrooms.
Dare to Dialogue is The Equity Prof's signature student dialogue program designed to help middle school, high school, and college students strengthen communication, perspective-taking, and meaningful dialogue across differences. Through engaging activities and structured dialogue experiences, students develop the confidence and skills to listen with empathy, communicate across perspectives, and contribute to stronger classroom and school communities.
The Dialogue & Facilitation Institute is The Equity Prof's live, immersive professional learning experience for educators, leaders, and organizational teams seeking to strengthen dialogue and facilitation skills. Participants develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build relational trust, navigate challenging conversations, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and create the conditions for dialogue and effective communication to thrive across classrooms, schools, and organizations.
The BRIGHT Webinar Series is The Equity Prof's live, virtual professional learning series designed to help educators bring Portrait of a Graduate competencies to life through everyday instructional practice. Grounded in the BRIGHT Instructional Model and culturally responsive education, each webinar explores one of the six BRIGHT instructional practices, providing educators with practical strategies, classroom applications, and tools for creating Portrait-ready classrooms.