SAN JOSE, CA - Santa Clara County schools are encouraged to participate in "Shadow a Student Challenge" which runs from February 26-April 12.
This event allows school leaders to follow an English learner for a full day, and immerse themselves in the student's experience, see the challenges, and brainstorm opportunities for a more welcoming and inclusive school environment.
School leaders will receive step-by-step instructions, materials to support their learning, and tools for more in-depth learning. The challenge is designed to help educators gain a valuable new perspective and build empathy, which is the root of human-centered design and key to the innovation process.
The challenge is open to all school leaders - at any school, anywhere in the world.
To participate visit: http://shadowreboot.webflow.io/
For more information contact: Debbe Stern or Jill Kasser at the Stanford d.school.
Educators who complete the "Shadow a Student Challenge" are eligible to participate in "Designing High Quality 21st Century Learning Experiences for English Learners Idea" jam session. This session is a culminating activity for the National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month Symposium to be held at the Santa Clara County Office of Education on Monday, April 16.
For information visit: http://bit.ly/AprSymposium2018.
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The Shadow a Student Challenge is part of an initiative called School Retool, a collaboration between the Stanford d.school and IDEO, with support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
The Multilingual Education Services Team is an integral part of the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Curriculum and Instruction department. Our services support English learner achievement and create opportunities for students across the county to become biliterate and multiliterate. We build capacity of schools and districts through professional development, technical assistance, networking, and other resources.