Where is student voice in our schools? We largely make decisions for students, not with students. Our special education system needs a reset - with student voice driving the decisions we make.
The Co-op is inviting school teams* to join us in-person on March 8th, to explore how we can use student voice to redesign our schools. Using the World Cafe model, participants will engage in discussions about student voice: Which voices are uplifted? Which voices are shut down? How can schools incorporate student voice to improve accountability, build data literacy, and leverage multi-tiered systems of support?
After a morning of discussion, school teams will create action plans - highlighting the steps they will take to incorporate student voice when making decisions in classrooms, campuses, and LEAs. Can't bring a full team? That's ok! You'll still have an opportunity to collaborate and plan.
Event Agenda:
- Registration/Breakfast
- Welcome/Introduction to Student Voice
- World Cafe Discussion Rounds
- Lunch
- School Team Action Planning
- Closing & Networking
What you'll take away:
- An understanding of the continuum of student voice - from input to leadership
- Strategies for engaging students of ALL ages in their learning - preK to adult
- A concrete action plan for centering voices of students with disabilities
*We recommend that school teams include a mix of decision makers (principals, special ed leaders, other instructional leaders), students, and teachers. Please note, this is an event for staff and students at Co-op member schools and non school-based registrations may be cancelled.
