Dynamic Training to Foster Inclusive Classrooms
According to multiple studies, Muslim American students experience bullying at twice the rate of the general student population. This Inclusion and Belonging training, designed for educators (teachers and administrators), provides strategies to combat Islamophobia in education and foster an inclusive, safe school and classroom environment where all students feel a sense of belonging. It begins with an introduction to Muslim identity, defines Islamophobia and its associated tropes, examines its impact on Muslim American students, and concludes with actionable strategies for addressing Islamophobia in educational settings.
The training also includes principles for teaching Muslim-identifying students in secular schools—principles that are relevant to supporting other student groups—as well as best practices and tools for working effectively with Muslim-identifying students. Led by a professional Muslim American trainer, this program is available in 1- to 4-hour segments and includes interactive exercises and breakout discussions if time permits.
This Inclusion and Belonging training for educators (teachers and administrators) features an interreligious panel comprising Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Hindu Americans. The panel offers insights into the challenges students of various religious backgrounds face in schools, including misunderstanding, bias, and, in some cases, bullying. Panelists provide an overview of their communities, share religious practices that may affect students in educational settings, and offer actionable strategies to prevent bullying, accommodate religious practices, and foster an inclusive, safe school environment where all students feel a sense of belonging. The training is available in 2- to 4-hour segments and includes pre- and post-panel exercises, as well as breakout group discussions if time permits.
This Inclusion and Belonging training for educators (teachers and administrators) features an interethnic and intercultural panel comprising African, Indigenous, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, Muslim, and Jewish Americans. The panel provides insights into the challenges students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds face in schools, including bias and bullying. Panelists share an overview of their group’s culture, challenging prevailing stereotypes, and conclude with actionable strategies to prevent bullying and create an inclusive, safe school environment where all students feel a sense of belonging. The training is available in 2- to 4-hour segments and includes pre- and post-panel exercises, as well as breakout group discussions if time permits.
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“…[O]ur deepest thanks to the ING speakers for doing such a magnificent job in presenting training on Muslim students that was extremely informative and that deserves to be in the hands of every employee of the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). You were just as great as I knew you would be, and I am truly appreciative to you and your team for your ongoing leadership! [Y]ou will be happy to know that your presentation materials as submitted to us this past Friday are already in the hands of every OCR employee across the country. In addition, every member of the OCR team will soon have access to the recorded presentation from today in case they missed the live presentation…[Y]our overall ongoing spirit of collaboration is what led to your information being enshrined within the institution[al] memory of OCR as we move forward. You are just awesome! We stand ready to continue to be of support in whatever way [w]e can and [are] grateful to you for that ongoing opportunity.”
–Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
“I would like to thank you for all of the resources, webinars, lesson plans, and videos. I registered with your organization about three years ago and have been a huge admirer of what you do. Despite living in Canada, I have found your resources extremely helpful with teaching my World Religions course. Your content is very responsive and relevant to what is happening in the world.“
– Middle School Educator in Toronto, Canada
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Inclusion and Belonging training equips educators with the tools and knowledge to create an inclusive and safe environment for students from diverse cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds. It provides strategies to counter biases, fostering a learning environment where all students feel valued and a sense of belonging.
This training helps educators better understand and respect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of their students. It enhances the classroom environment by promoting a balanced curriculum, mutual respect, understanding, and open-mindedness, creating a space where all students feel included and supported.
All members of the school community can benefit from this training, including teachers, staff, administrators, and parents. Involving all stakeholders ensures a unified approach to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for every student.
The training aims to raise awareness of unconscious biases, address institutional inequities where they exist, and build cultural competency. Participants will gain actionable strategies to combat bias in education, ultimately creating a more inclusive school environment where every student can thrive.
Yes, we offer online lesson plans and additional resources to support personal and professional development. These materials help educators apply the insights and strategies from the training to real-world classroom scenarios effectively. Click here for more information.
