Black Learners Matter Too: Equity Champion Full Bundle

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Black Learners Matter Too: Equity Champion Full Bundle

A Comprehensive Toolkit for Affirming Black Students and Leading Schoolwide Equity Transformation

The Black Learners Matter Too: Equity Champion Full Bundle is your all-in-one professional development solution for creating affirming, inclusive learning environments that center Black student voices, experiences, and success. Designed for educators, equity leaders, coaches, and school teams, this bundle equips you with powerful tools to move from reflection to action, from intention to impact.

Whether you’re facilitating PD, mentoring staff, redesigning your curriculum, or simply reflecting on your own practice, this bundle meets you where you are—and supports your ongoing journey toward racial equity in education.

🧩 What’s Included in the Full Bundle:

• 📝 A Year of Reflective Practice Journal – 12 months of guided prompts to deepen your awareness and equity mindset
• 🃏 Racial Equity Reflection Deck (30 Cards) – Conversation starters and dilemmas for courageous dialogue
• 🎭 100 Equity Scenarios Workbook – Real classroom role-play prompts with debriefs and equity language practice
• 🛠️ Culturally Responsive Classroom Toolkit – Lesson plan audits, classroom checklists, and equity rubrics
• 🖼️ Three Equity Posters – Affirm Every Voice, Protect Safe Spaces, and Speak with Purpose for visible commitment

🛠️ How to Use the Bundle

1. Monthly Reflection & Growth:
   Use the journal and card deck to prompt discussion and individual goal setting.
2. Role-Play Equity Dilemmas:
   Facilitate scenario-based practice using realistic school-based examples to build responsive, affirming communication.
3. Audit and Improve Practice:
   Apply the toolkit to assess and redesign lessons, classroom climate, and instructional materials.
4. Make Equity Visible:
   Display the posters throughout your school to anchor daily values and prompt schoolwide conversations.

🧭 Flexible Implementation Options

This bundle is designed for maximum flexibility—allowing schools, teams, and individual educators to implement it in ways that match their schedules, needs, and goals. Below are three structured options to help guide your professional learning journey:

🔸 Option 1: Yearlong Equity PD Series

Ideal For: Whole school staff, equity teams, or PLCs
Time Commitment: Monthly meetings (60–90 minutes)

Sample Structure for Each Month:

• 📘 Reflect: Use a prompt from A Year of Reflective Practice for journaling and discussion
• 🃏 Discuss: Pull a card from the Racial Equity Reflection Deck to explore an equity dilemma
• 🎭 Practice: Engage with one scenario from the 100 Equity Scenarios workbook
• 🛠️ Apply: Use a checklist or rubric from the Culturally Responsive Toolkit to assess current practice
• 🖼️ Anchor: Feature one equity poster as the visual theme for the month

Benefits:
✅ Deepens shared language and practices
✅ Sustains focus on racial equity throughout the year
✅ Builds a strong equity culture through monthly reflection and application

🔸 Option 2: 6-Week Intensive Equity Training

Ideal For: Summer institutes, new teacher induction, or affinity group intensives
Time Commitment: 60–90 minutes per week for 6 weeks

Weekly Plan:

• Week 1: Kickoff & overview of the bundle; distribute posters and journal
• Week 2: Reflective Practice + 1 Card + Poster focus
• Week 3: Scenario-based Role-Play + Toolkit activity
• Week 4: Journal reflection + Curriculum audit
• Week 5: Equity Poster action planning + discussion
• Week 6: Final reflection presentations + group affirmations

Benefits:
✅ Builds immediate skills and confidence
✅ Fosters community among participants
✅ Provides ready-to-use tools for the school year

🔸 Option 3: Self-Paced Equity Learning Track

Ideal For: Individual educators, coaching partnerships, or asynchronous teams
Time Commitment: Flexible—suggested pacing is monthly or bi-weekly

Guide for Self-Paced Use:

• 📘 Reflect on 1 journal prompt every 2–4 weeks
• 🃏 Pull 1–2 equity cards per month for personal or peer reflection
• 🎭 Practice with 1 scenario quarterly or as real-life dilemmas arise
• 🛠️ Use the toolkit twice per semester to review and adjust instruction
• 🖼️ Keep posters visible in your space as guiding values

Benefits:
✅ Empowers self-driven growth
✅ Allows educators to engage on their schedule
✅ Supports long-term mindset and classroom shifts

BONUS COMBINATION IDEAS:

• Combine Option 1 (monthly PD) with Option 3 (self-paced follow-up) for deeper integration.
• Use Option 2 (intensive) as a launch pad for schoolwide equity initiatives or affinity groups.

🎯 Perfect For:

• Teachers, coaches, and school leaders
• Equity teams and cultural proficiency committees
• New teacher orientation or back-to-school trainings
• Conference giveaways or professional learning gifts