Virtual: Teaching about the Asian American Experience: A Primer

With the 2021 historic passage of the TEAACH Act that requires K-12 grade IL schools to deliver Asian American history, it is important for teachers – many who have little awareness or knowledge about the Asian American community and its history – to include them in ways that are respectful, authentic, and centering.  

This two-hour PD led by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago prepares educators to include Asian American history, stories and voices in 6-12 grade classrooms by introducing historical background and model a lesson excerpt with teaching tools that center the Asian American experience.   

 Attendees will learn about: 

• why including the Asian American experience in teaching is important 
• the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois 
• anti-Asian stereotypes throughout history and today 
• Asian Americans fighting for racial justice with other communities of color 
• how to use the Asian American Education Resource Database

Presented in partnership with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago

Workshop Includes:

• Classroom Resources
• 2 Clock Hours/CPDUs