September 14th Webinar: “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”

Ready for our fifth webinar of 2024?

Presented by Dr. Royce M. Carpenter

The Proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” is the undergirding of this workshop. Sometimes, we look for boundaries where one educator, specialist, and interpreter end and another begins, but in reality, everyone should work in tandem with the child’s success in mind. Researchers say children strive to grow healthier when adults work as partners, not separate entities. Children experience less stress, feel more secure, and can be more creative. The Proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” challenges us not just to think it is the parent’s responsibility to get along and work in synch for the betterment of the child; it is everyone in the child’s sphere, including interpreters, educators, administrators, healthcare providers, etc. The workshop will talk about the importance of every adult in an educational environment to see one another as capable and valuable to the child’s success, learn how to work in tandem in and outside of the classroom regarding curriculum, creating a space of equity and inclusion, and understanding oneself and the power and privilege that impacts the space and the child you are in daily.