Educational Consulting

To create a classroom where all students can succeed, everything - from the posters on the walls to the curriculum and supplemental materials used - should support a culture of belonging. MEC works at both the district and school level to consult on all aspects of an inclusive classroom.

Sample consulting services can include, but are not limited to:

  • Review of curricula to ensure cultural competency

  • Examine lessons and assignments to eliminate exclusive language

  • Work one-on-one with educators to create safe environments where all students belong

  • Analyze policies and procedures from a culturally proficient lens

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Utilizing culturally responsible pedagogy, our workshops promote respect for others, confront aspects that lead to unwanted behaviors, and foster a positive school climate.

Our interactive sessions include activities designed to create a safe space for exploring the complexities of our experiences, understanding the various facets of cultural background, and developing strategies to increase empathy in schools. Applying real-world scenarios, participants collaborate to create tangible take-aways that can be utilized immediately in the classroom and within interpersonal relations.

In-person workshops available in all Southern California counties.

Workshops

Each workshop begins with a pre-session needs assessment, allowing us to create a site-specific agenda tailored to your school’s unique context. The sessions conclude with actionable takeaways that participants can implement immediately.

These customized sessions equip all stakeholders with the essential skills to build a sustainable, inclusive environment for all students.

  • These 60-90 minute workshops are tailored to a specific issue of interest to the participants. Topics can include but are not limited to understanding identity, the impacts of culture, and strategies for increasing empathy.

    Program Objectives:

    ·       Critically analyze the multifaceted nature of identity and its influence on interpersonal interactions.

    ·       Develop a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of bias on individuals and communities.

    ·       Cultivate practical tools to foster inclusive, equitable school environments.

  • Building on the focused workshop topics, these 3-4 hour sessions take a deeper dive into the exploration of anti-bullying strategies to interrupt and minimize it in schools.

    Program Objectives:

    In addition to the objectives in our focused workshops, participants will:

    ·       Establish a shared vocabulary for identifying and discussing bullying behaviors.

    ·       Develop specific strategies for interrupting and addressing unwanted behaviors.

    ·       Explore the impact of language and acquire skills to address slurs and name-calling.

  • Ethnic Studies educators need a particular set of skills to create classroom environments that minimize harm while enhancing the learning experience for every student. This workshop is designed to foster a safe and brave classroom climate, encourage explorative thinking, and facilitate constructive dialogues through a culturally proficient lens.

  • In this workshop, participants will focus on the variety of ways bullying manifests in the classroom and school grounds and how to combat it. We will explore practical guidelines for challenging stereotypes and prejudice, and learn how to turn incidents into teachable moments. Educators will be able to utilize the tools learned in this workshop to create a more inclusive and understanding school environment.

  • MEC works with district-level policies and procedures to ensure that all new hires have the skills, language, and tools necessary to create inclusive classroom environments free of prejudice. Our interactive new teacher workshops enhance a district’s onboarding by providing targeted strategies for reducing unwanted behaviors from the very first day in the classroom.

    We go beyond general training to focus on the nuanced ways bias can emerge in classroom setups—whether in the visuals teachers display, the books and supplemental materials they choose, or the language used to frame instruction.

    Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, new teachers will learn how to critically examine their materials and create a classroom space that reflects diverse perspectives, fosters inclusion, and ensures that all students feel seen and valued.

  • In these audience specific workshops, we will collaborate to create a community of belonging for all education stakeholders.

    Topics for students (grades 4-12) or families can include:

    1. Learning how to be an upstander.

    2. Understanding the impact of language.

    3. Strategies to interrupt bullying behaviors.

    4. Strategies to support your student.