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PROGRAMS
Initiatives and observances
to advance character education
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FUNDING SOURCES
Grant opportunities to recognize individual
leadership or support class projects and clubs.
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CONTESTS
Competitions linked to diversity and inclusion.
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Virginia Center for
Inclusive Communities
5511 Staples Mill Road
Suite 202
Richmond, VA 23228
Ph: (804) 515-7950
Fax: (804) 515-7950 contact@inclusiveva.org http://www.inclusiveva.org
OUR MISSION
The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities conducts programs that promote understanding and respect on ALL issues of diversity, for ALL age groups, ALL across Virginia.
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Greetings!
The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities' program work continues to receive great accolades! This month, a new book entitled "No COLORS: 100 Ways to Stop Gangs from Taking Away Our Communities" is being released. In it, VCIC's Project Inclusion program is noted as:
"The best program we have seen in the nation for sowing the seeds of non-violence, inclusiveness and understanding in a high school population."
We are proud to conduct programs that are making such a difference by helping individuals and institutions achieve success through inclusion. Please contact our office by phone at (804) 515-7950 or by emailing Ali Thompson, Director of Education & Training, Trey Hartt, Development & Program Coordinator, or Jonathan Zur, President & CEO, so we can partner with you to build more inclusive, affirming, and just school communities!
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Connections Institute
The Harold M. Marsh, Sr. Connections Institute (formerly Metrotown) is the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities' signature Emerging Leaders Institute program. Since 1993, this peer leadership experience has prepared high school student delegates to make decisions based on an appreciation of the vast diversity within Virginia.
The Connections experience begins with a residential program during the summer that allows student delegates to break barriers, deal with biased behavior, and develop an action plan to reduce prejudice in their schools. Brochures and registration forms have been mailed to high school principals and contacts for the 2012 session, scheduled for August 12-16. For more information about registering your school, volunteering to serve on the Connections staff, or sponsoring a team of students to attend the program, contact Jonathan.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
Bully Prevention Conference
The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is pleased to support "Bully Prevention: Community Solutions to a Community Program." This one-day conference, scheduled for March 9, 2012, is co-sponsored by Christopher Newport University and the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence. Dr. Jackson Katz, one of America's leading anti-sexist male activists, will be the keynote speaker.
Additional information and registration details can be found on the conference website. Contact the organizers for additional information.
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RESOURCES LIST
Bullying
This month's resources list focuses on bullying. Please share your ideas and suggestions for future updates!
ARTICLES & RESEARCH
CURRICULUM
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