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DSD Educational Equity Trainings

These classes are offered to Davis School District departments, faculty, and staff only. They are not offered to the public. For scheduling, please contact: Jennifer Dennis (801)402-5186 or jdennis@dsdmail.net.

• Implicit Bias Training (IB1): This course will examine how unconscious thoughts, beliefs, and actions are activated involuntarily. Practical examples will help support the learning objectives of this course. (Approximately 1 hour)
• Understanding Implicit Bias (IB2): An extension of the Implicit Bias Training, this course offers insights about how our minds operate and helps us understand the origins, implications, and real-world consequences of implicit associations. (Approximately 1 hour)
• Five Shifts to Create Equity: In order to create sustainable change in education and create an environment that supports and cultivates traditionally marginalized students, educators must shift their mindset to support these goals. (Approximately 1 hour)
• Let's Talk About Terms: An introductory gallery-walk and discussion of terms commonly used and misinterpreted in equity work. Largely discussion-based and intended to build understanding of how we can do better in our classrooms, interactions, and communities. (Approximately 1 hour)
• Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: This course will provide tools on how to use the diverse cultures of our students plus rigor to teach them to become independent and competent learners. (Approximately 1 hour)

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MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) is an academic enrichment program that focuses on students--particularly women and ethnic minorities--who typically do not choose to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

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TAPT (Teacher Assistant Pathway to Teaching)

The TAPT program is a partnership between Utah State Board of Education (USBE), Weber State University (WSU), and six school districts: Box Elder, Davis, Morgan, North Summit, Ogden, and Weber. TAPT was initially funded by Goals 2000 monies received from the Utah State Office of Education (now USBE) and is still operating due to their support and the generosity of private donors.

• TAPT pays partial in-state tuition and assists participants in writing grants to cover book fees. TAPT does not pay student fees, transcript fees, developmental fees, or individual lab fees.
• This program adds new applicants each year as funding permits. Applications are available from district representatives mid-April and are due the beginning of May.     (For specific dates, see below.)
• Candidates must be paid teacher assistants in one of the participating school districts and have a strong desire and commitment to become a fully-licensed teacher in the state of Utah.
• Candidates are not eligible for TAPT if they possess a bachelor's degree. (See: Routes to Licensure Options, below.)
• The TAPT program has a 96% graduation rate. TAPT graduates receive a Utah State Teaching License.
  
   

TAPT 2020 Information

1. Please download the flyer and application located below.
2. Applicants must schedule a Review Appointment to turn in completed application.
3. Completed applications must be printed and brought to the Review Appointment.
4. Applications are due on or before March 19, 2020.

To schedule a Review Appointment, please call (801)402-5186.
All appointments will be held in the Educational Equity Offices, Kendell Building, 70 East 100 North, Farmington, bottom floor, West wing, last door on the right.

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