Responding to Police Violence and the Derek Chauvin Trial
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of a critical incident, disaster, or terrorism. PFA is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short and long-term adaptive functioning. PFA can be used by anyone. Many educators and school staff administer PFA regularly without even realizing it. Please review the newely developed PFA's aimed at supporting our Black community. Please check out LAUSD School Mental Health for more information.
PFA - Racial Trauma-Supporting Black Students -PowerPoint Link
Dear Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) educators
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
A Toolkit for Black Lives Matter Healing Justice & Direct Action
Racial Sensitivity Training Series Flyer (5).pdf
Processing Police Brutality: It's Impact on Mental Health, Minneapolis Public Schools, Mental Health Support Team: https://sites.google.com/mpls.k12.mn.us/processingpolicebrutality/home#h.o6cwzbhhnhfp (This resource was designed to be used over several days. Not all content is appropriate for all students. Please use your judgment and monitor your students' reactions. If you would like consultation about which content to use, please reach out to Human Relations, Diversity & Equity or School Mental Health.)Resources for Educators during the Trials of the Former Officers Involved in the Death of George Floyd, MN Department of Education: file:///C:/Users/Frances/Downloads/Resources%20for%20Educators%20during%20the%20Trials%20of%20the%20Former%20Officers%20Involved%20in%20the%20Death%20of%20George%20Floyd.pdfThe Moment: Black Lives Matter This Week and Always, Learning for Justice: https://www.learningforjustice.org/the-moment/march-29-2021-black-lives-matter-this-week-and-alwaysTrial Processing Toolkit, the Legal Rights Center: https://www.legalrightscenter.org/trial-processing-toolkit.html (This content may not be appropriate for all students. Please use your judgment and monitor student's reactions. Reach out for consultation, as needed)For more, please see this Toolkit for Working with African American and Black Individuals SharPoint Link
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Preparing for Ramadan 2021
Ramadan is theāÆninth monthāÆof theāÆIslamic calendar and will fall between April 12 and May 12 in 2020. It is widely observed byāÆMuslims as a month ofāÆfastingāÆto celebrate theāÆfirst revelation of the Quran to Muhammad (the prophet in their religion). Fasting as a religious practice occurs among many religions. In the Islamic faith, fasting between dawn and dusk is recommended for healthy persons beginning with puberty. Ramadan is not regarded as an opportunity to avoid aspects of normal life, but is rather viewed an opportunity to cope with normal life under a different set of circumstances.
In addition to refraining from all foods and liquids between dusk and dawn, some Muslims also avoid swimming during this period. The observance allows participants to break their fast for health reasons. Persons who are pregnant, nursing, menstruating, sick, injured or have a medical condition (such as diabetes) should not fast. Many Muslims will take off school or work on Eid al-Fitr to celebrate the culmination of Ramadan around May 12th.
Fasting Muslims typically have a hearty pre-dawn breakfast to carry them through the day until their evening meal after sunset. Schools may accommodate fasting students by allowing them to take important tests in the morning before the hunger of the late afternoon compromises their focus, providing an alternate location while their peers are eating, and modifying strenuous activities during PE. If possible, avoid holding parent or student meetings in the evenings during Ramadan. Supporting our Students during Ramadan
Most of all, facilitate an understanding and affirming environment among all staff that fosters respect and care for all students and families.
Check out our Advisory Lesson on Ramadan here:
Please visit http://achieve.lausd.net/human-relations, https://www.adl.org, and http://www.learningforjustice.org/ for educational resources.
April 24th is Armenian Martyrs Day Commemoration of Armenian Genocide. It is the commemoration of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire who perished between 1915 and 1923. Please see our updated Advisory Lesson here. For more April commemoritive dates please see our advisory lesson page.
LAUSD Condemns Hatred and Violence towards the Asian Community
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The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity recognizes the ongoing struggle and pain endured by our Asian community. In this moment, we challenge our school communities to engage in dialogue about what everyone can do to help end Anti-Asian racism and discrimination. On March 8th, 2021 the LAUSD School Board also released a statement regarding this ongoing crisis. Read the statement here.
For more resources or to report hate crimes please check out Stop AAPI Hate or click the image below.
The Office of Human Relations, Diversity and Equity encourages all staff to review the Psychological First Aid handout for a refresher on how to use the tools you already have to support yourselves and your students who may be struggling. Furthermore, all staff should also be aware of services available to them through the district Employee Assistance Program.
Below, please find some Advisory Lessons, Zoom backgrounds, and additional resources that may assist in supporting the dialogue around Anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
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Zoom Backgrounds
The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity is proud to offer a variety of Zoom backgrounds for our faculty and staff to utilize during this time of distance learning. With a discrete OUT for Safe Schools badge located in the corner, these backgrounds can serve to identify staff as safe allies for our LGBT+ students.
To save a background simply right click, and hit SAVE IMAGE AS... Make sure you know where it downloads to, so you can upload it to your Zoom account.
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Advisory Lessons
COVID-19 & Anti-Asian Racism - Encourages students to use critical thinking to explore the correlation between Anti-Asian racism in the US and the the terminology used by politicians and the media.
Xeno What? - Introduce the students to the concept of Xenphobia and provide space for reflection about Xenophobia in America right now.
Asking for Help - Promoting help seeking behavior
Let's Talk About Feelings - Normalizing feelings
Loving Yourself - Promoting self esteem and postive body image
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Resources for Educators
Please find resources below for discussing the current violent Anti-Asian climate in our country, as well as how to incorporate the Asain community into your Anti-Racism work.
Lesosn Plans and Discussion Guides: Addressing Anti-Asian Racism and Discrimination - LACOE
Article & Lesson Plans: Teaching about Anti-Asian Racism & Xenophobia - Educators 4 Social Change
Article: Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Are on the Rise - Time
Article: 'We're being scapegoated': Asians and Asian Americans speak out against spate of voilence - ABC News
Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN
Article: Anti-Asian Racism is Taking a Mental and Emotional Toll on Me - SELF
Article: Anti-Asian Hate Explodes - LA Times
Article: How to Stop the Pandemics of Hatred - CNN
Article & Tips: The Coronavirus Surfaces Fear, Stereotypes & Scapegoating - ADL
Article & Webisode: When Xenophobia Spreads Like a Virus - NPR
Booklist: Recommended Asian American Children's Literature - Noreen Naseem Rodriguez, PhD
Curriculum: Asian-American History Curriculum - Noreen Naseem Rodriguez, PhD
Lesson Plan: Protect Yourself and Stand Against Racism - Facing History
Lesson Plan: Coronavirus and Infectious Racism - ADL
Lesson Plan: Diverse Books Matter - ADL
Lesson Plan: The Pyramid of Hate - ADL
Lesson: Teaching the Identity Iceberg - ADL
Tips for Educators: Countering Biased Responses - Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsiblity
Resource & Support Page: Harassment & Hate Towards Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during COVID-19 - Stanford University Student Affairs
Resources: Addressing Anti-Asian Bias - Learning for Justice
Resources: American Ethnic Studies - Asian-American - University of Washington Libraries
Focus on Asian Pacific America - NBC Bay Area News Stories
Video: An Epidemic of Hate- Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Amid the Coronavirus (8min) - LA Times
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Resources for Administrators
Here are the relevant LAUSD Bulletins and Policies:
BUL 5212.2: LAUSD Bullying & Hazing Policy - LAUSD
Brochure: Together We Stand - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Best Practices for Handling Student Bullying - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Considerations for Supporting Vulnerable Student Populations - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Tips for Admin: Responding to Cyberbullying & Sexting - LAUSD Human Relations, Diversity & Equity
Videos: Bullying Webisodes for Students - StopBullying.gov
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