Professional Development Workshop: Facilitating Civil Discussion in Schools
In an increasingly polarized nation and world, the ability to engage in civil discourse is a critical skill for students, educators, administrators, and families alike. This professional development session equips participants with practical tools and strategies to foster respectful, meaningful conversations across lines of difference.
Whether guiding student dialogue in the classroom, navigating staff discussions, or communicating with caregivers, participants will explore adaptable frameworks and facilitation techniques to build a culture of trust, empathy, and open exchange within school communities. This PD is appropriate for educators and administrators of any subject or grade level.
Presenters:
Val Brown, Levine Museum of the New South
Katie Willett, Ballantyne Ridge High School
About our Educator PD Workshops:
Levine Museum of the New South offers literacy and standards-based professional development workshops on cohesive topics designed to increase student engagement, develop critical thinking skills, and center students in the classroom.
