FIRE: Facing Inequities and Racism in Education

2017 Spring Retreat

Agenda

FRIDAY, April 7
Noon-12:15
Room check-in for overnight guests, general settling into our workspace in the library

12:15-12:30 (ish)
Informal introductions and growth mindset video

12:30-1:15
Lunch in the commons, deeper introductions, grounding discussion: Which student is your +1 at this retreat?

1:15-2:00
MEA FIRE Program Plan: review, explore, and identify areas of personal interest

2:00-3:30
The DMIS (Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity) and our experiences, learning about intercultural
competence and connecting it to our personal histories

3:30-4:30
REA Training Plan drafts and needs

4:30-5:30
Community Storytelling session

5:30-6:15
Dinner: Q& A and idea sharing

6:15-7:00
Story of Self activity and reflection (part A)

7:00-8:30
Regional organizing action plans
 FIRE: Facing Inequities and Racism in Education
2017 Spring Retreat
Agenda

SATURDAY, April 8

8:30-9:15
Breakfast brainstorming in the library: Story of Self sharing

9:15-10:15
Wide Angle: Systems of power and privilege, and institutional racism

10:15-11:00
Community Storytelling session

11:00-Noon
Zoom Lens: Building relational trust and brave spaces in communities

Noon-12:45
Working lunch: Reflecting on materials, methods, and calendars

12:45-2:00
Organizational planning and next steps

2:00
Closing