office of equity and inclusion
On November 10, 2008, the district announced the rollout of its Five Year Diversity Plan. In an ongoing effort to help develop skills and knowledge around diversity, equity and inclusion, this office will disseminate pertinent information regarding learning opportunities available in our community.
Upcoming Events
October 2, 2011 thru March 29, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. - Diversity Facilitator Training
at the Schultz Center. Continuing training for school and district diversity facilitators. Facilitators should register at
Schultz Center.
Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. – Interfaith Forum – The Role of Faith in Education at All Saints Episcopal Church, Jacksonville, Florida. “The forum brings together a diverse panel of renowned education and faith leaders.” Deborah Gianoulis of Save Duval Schools will be the moderator. Please call 737-8488 for registration and information.
Friday, October 28, 2011 at 8 a.m. — Teaching Respect For All at the University of North Florida University Center, Jacksonville, Florida. TRFA is a one-day seminar that aims to provide current and prospective school teachers, counselors, social workers, and administrators with the knowledge and tools to successfully create a school culture where all people, including LGBT people, are respected, free to express themselves, and able to reach their full potential. For more information, please contact Emily Rokosch at JASMYN, 904-389-3857, or email
erokosch@jasmyn.org.
Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. – Thanksgiving Gratitude Service at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park Street, Jacksonville, Florida. For additional information contact OneJax at
info@onejax.org.
January 23-27, 2012 – No Name-Calling Week –
www.nonamecallingweek.org
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. – BCBS of Florida presents Real Talk…Real Change III. The third in the innovative community dialogue series from the North Florida Chapter of E3. The Conversation will deal with youth rights issues in health, justice, family, social and government arenas. Register for the free event at www.e3northflorida.org
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 6 p.m. -The 2012 Humanitarian Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel. Sponsored by OneJax. Contact 904-354-1529
Other Community Event Calendars
The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum Calendar of Events
www.ritzjacksonville.com
Study Circles, sponsored by The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission, is a no-cost program designed to provide individuals of different racial and ethnic backgrounds the opportunity to meet weekly to engage in an open and honest discussion on racism and race/ethnic relations. For more information, including important registration information, view the
flyer.
Contact:
Josephine Jackson, J.D.
Executive Director
Office of Equity and Inclusion
Duval County Public Schools
1701 Prudential Drive, 4th Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32207-8182
Phone: (904) 390-2181
Fax: (904) 390-2536
Email
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