Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference
Build Knowledge. Raise Consciousness. Take Action.
K-12 students interested in attending the conference should register using the link listed under "Cost and Registration" on this page.
Description
The Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference is a regional conference that brings together people in Western Massachusetts who are interested in social justice and equity in K-12 schools, early childhood classrooms, and the surrounding communities. Participants and speakers will co-create a space for young people, educators, activists, administrators, and scholars to connect and network, share and learn, dream and envision possibilities for developing education as a tool for equity and social justice. In this space, participants will have the opportunity to examine the specific regional challenges that young people are facing in our education system which are a central to their lives and to the vitality of our communities.
Conference Tracks
Early Childhood; Elementary; Secondary; Youth-led Track
Conference Features
- 1.5 hour workshops focused on regional topics and initiatives related to social justice and equity in education
- Opportunities for powerful networking and connections with local educators and administrators as you share curriculum, lunch and facilitated conversation
- Youth-led sessions that provide opportunities to learn from young people and support the development of student leadership.
Audience
We encourage K-12 schools to send groups which include young people, classroom teachers, administrators, and school staff.
Date and Location
The conference will take place at the Integrative Learning Center at UMass, 650 North Pleasant Street in Amherst on March 14, 2020, 8:30am - 4:00pm.
Cost and Registration
General Admission: $35 per attendee.
K-12 Students: We strive to admit all K-12 students free of charge. There are limited seats, and they will fill quickly. Schools hoping to bring teams should plan to register early. If you are interested in sponsoring a student scholarship for the conference, please visit our Sponsorship page.
Register a Student
Volunteers: Those interested in volunteering at the conference should email Erin Sullivan at esullivan@collaborative.org.
Registration
A maximum class size is set for each course and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of registrations for a course exceeds the maximum seats available or is too low to be able to conduct a quality learning experience, CES will inform you of available options.
Course Cancellation
If you wish to cancel your registration, please submit a request in writing (via mail, email or fax) no later than 7 business days before the workshop’s start date. After that, there are no refunds or billing adjustments.
In the event that a course is cancelled by the Collaborative for Educational Services, we will notify you as soon as possible. Please be sure to provide your best email address and phone number so we can contact you. Although every effort is made to avoid last minute cancellations, if an emergency arises, we will do our best to reach you at the phone number and email address you provide.
Inclement Weather
Any delays or cancellations are posted online at collaborative.org. You may also call 413.588.5979 after 6:30am for information about classes that day.
