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DEI Training Accelerator


Don't miss the summer 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Training Accelerator Series from The National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy (NIXLA). This new, one-of-a-kind summer professional development opportunity designed specifically for K-12 Independent school leaders focuses on "K-12: Strategic DEI Leadership and Anti-Racism at K-12 Independent Schools.

Strategies for Success and Engagement
This session will help independent school leaders looking to build their institutional DEI capacity. It will feature insights from a recent national study of DEI-inspired activism and institutional response at 25 leading independent schools. The workshop will be led by Dr. Damon A. Williams, author of Strategic Diversity Leadership and The Chief Diversity Officer, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from 4-7 PM EST. Register today.

Topics

  • Understanding the culture of microaggression and othering impacting students of color
  • Assessing the school culture of inclusion and exclusion for BIPOC students
  • Engaging boards and parents on the DEI and anti-racism change journey
  • Building faculty capacity to better support DEI issues in the classroom and beyond

 

A Master Class Experience

Each accelerator is a half-day (3-hour) standalone learning experience that includes both instruction and small, peer-to-peer discussion groups moderated by experienced DEI leaders. Accelerators are designed for participants of all levels of leadership and experience, as well as teams looking to build a competitive advantage by completing the series together, as a working group


Accelerators are also designed for any leader who wants to:

  • Develop and strengthen their DEI strategic planning capabilities
  • Assess campus climate dynamics
  • Take steps towards overcoming equity challenges, institutional racism, and DEI flashpoints defined by race, LGBTQIA+, disability, religion, and other dimensions of diversity


Register Now.

NIXLA Accelerator Participants Receive: 

  • Increased awareness, knowledge, and understanding of DEI topics and concepts.
  • Strengthen cultural competencies and ability to discuss and engage around DEI topics more skillfully.
  • Practical knowledge and frameworks that can help strengthen your approach to fostering a culture of everyday inclusion at your institution, organization or company.
  • 30-day access to accelerator session recordings plus curated, evidence-based strategies, tools, and resources that amplify your leadership capabilities while helping you address and work through infrastructural challenges such as limited capacity or resources.
  • Membership in an online peer learning community of other distinguished leaders from across the world with ongoing networking opportunities to meet like-minded leaders and professionals.


Free Video: Preparing Students for a Diverse & Global World
Learn more about why the 21st century diversity paradigm is about preparing a new generation of leaders equipped with the socio-emotional skills required to lead in a world that is diverse, global, and interconnected.

More About Dr. Damon A. Williams, Chief Catalyst, NIXLA 

  • Award-winning scholar, educator, speaker, strategy consultant, and social-impact leader with 20+ years' experience working with 1,000+ colleges, universities, corporations, non-profits and government agencies
  • Author of Strategic Diversity Leadership: Activating Change and Transformation In Higher Education and coauthor of The Chief Diversity Officer: Strategy, Structure, and Change Management
  • Previously served as Senior Vice President for Program, Training and Youth Development Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National Headquarters
  • Previously served as Associate Vice Chancellor, Vice Provost and CDO, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Recipient of University of Michigan's Bicentennial Alumni Award, an honor given to 20 trailblazers who represent the best of the university’s leadership, research and service values
  • Youngest and the first Black recipient of Western Reserve Academy's Waring Prize of Leadership, their highest honor for leadership and service

Dr. Damon Williams

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