Social Justice Task Force Resources WSASP has identified and compiled these resources through the work of school psychologists across the state of Washington. These come from a variety of sources and are intended to help schools and families engage in constructive dialogue about social justice issues in the hopes that we can work together to shift the conversation from hate and violence toward understanding and respect. We will be adding to these resources over time. Website Author(s): Race Forward Tags: Website Description: Advances racial justice through research, media and practice. Free e-newsletter Author(s): Paul Gorski, Founder Tags: Website Description: Works to cultivate equity literacy in schools and society. Has a library of handouts and other resources. Author(s): Advancing Racial Equity in Schools Tags: School Level, District Level, General Equity and Justice Information, Website Description: These norms may be useful agreements to make within any group working on social justice and equity work. Interpretation Tips Cards for Families Author(s): WA State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) Tags: English Language Learners and Family Collaboration, District Level, School Level, Student Level, Website, List of Resources Description: At the bottom of the page are links to the tips cards referenced in the handout for educators. The tips cards are translated into 8+ different languages and are meant to be given to parents. Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance) Author(s): Southern Poverty Law Center Tags: Website, District Level, School Level Description: A variety of resources related to educational equity and social justice (including classroom lessons and planning). Free e-newsletter NASP's Self-Assessment Checklist Author(s): NASP, Tawara D. Goode, - Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development-University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research & Service. Adapted from - Promoting Cultural Competence and Cultural Diversity in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Settings - June 1989. Revised 1993, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Tags: General Psychological Practices, Student Level, Website, Culturally Responsive Practices, Checklist, Diversity Description: "This checklist is intended to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and cultural competence in human service settings. It provides concrete examples of the kinds of values and practices that foster such an environment." -NASP Author(s): National Women’s Law Center Tags: Website Description: Champions laws and policies that work for women and families. Author(s): Seattle Times Tags: General Equity and Justice Information, Foundational, Video(s), Website, Author(s) or Creator(s) of Color Description: This is a series of videos with embedded activities and reflections focused around issues of race such as micro-aggressions, implicit bias, white privileges, etc. Though not specifically intended for educators or school psychologists it does touch on issues in schools. |