Events
BTP FELLOWSHIP (BASED IN GREATER ATLANTA, GA)
Applications due Sunday, January 5, 2025!
The Black Teacher Project (BTP) Fellowship is an 18-month affinity-based program for 15 pairs of Black teachers from the Greater Atlanta, GA region dedicated to exploring Black Identity Development , Wellness , Black Leadership for Liberation, and Quality Instruction Rooted in Blackness. Fellows receive a host of benefits including:
- Experiencing a deeper understanding of existing and potential new possibilities for their practice through their partnership in a national network of Black teacher leaders.
- A multitude of tangible tools and resources including critical time and space to strategize, peer networking, access to experts, and technical assistance.
- Access to coaches to strategize how best to address their equity challenge and reach their instructional and leadership aspirations.
- A stipend of $700 per semester ($2100 total).
Who should apply?
- TK-12 Black teachers in district, charter, private, and independent schools in Greater Atlanta, Georgia.
- Must have at least 3 full years experience as a classroom teacher of record.
- Must apply with a partner from your school, organization, district, or network (Each applicant is required to submit their own individual application).
- Can commit to teaching at least 2 more years beyond initiating the BTP Fellowship.
BTP VIRTUAL MEETUP: MY BODY WANTS TO BE LISTENED TO
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 10-11:30am PT/1:00–2:30pm ET
As Black educators committed to providing quality educational experiences for young people, it’s essential to prioritize our own well-being amidst the demands of our fast-paced work. While traditional education often centers cognitive learning and overlooks the body, research highlights that knowledge is both intellectual and embodied. Engaging in embodiment practices helps educators reimagine how learning happens, focusing on relationships, emotions, and holistic health.
BTP Virtual MeetUp: My Body Wants to Be Listened To is a free 90-minute workshop that invites Black educators to reconnect with their bodies through writing and reflection. Together, we’ll foster vulnerability and collective support to better understand and respond to the messages our bodies send us about what Black teachers need to thrive.
Who should attend?
All Black teachers and educators working in the educational ecosystem (TK-12 schools, higher education, education-focused nonprofits, etc) are welcome to attend!
BLack teacher leadership and sustainability institute (VIRTUAL)
Sat–Sun, Feb 22–23, 2025 | 8:30–2:30pm PT/11:30–5:30pm ET
Our two-day Black Teacher Leadership and Sustainability Institute (BTLSI), happening on Sat, February 22 and Sun, February 23, 2025, is a virtual professional development experience for Black teachers in district, charter, private, and independent TK-12 schools. As a Black affinity space, BTLSI fosters honesty, discovery, and community as educators share stories, explore challenges, and develop strategies for leadership and sustainability. Black educators, reserve a spot to take part in this unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and heal with peers.
Who should attend?
Black teachers and educators working in the educational ecosystem (TK-12 schools, higher education, education-focused nonprofits, etc) who are able to attend the full institute.
Payment Support
Thanks to our funders at the California Endowment, we have 10 full scholarships available to California-based Black educators. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please complete this form by no later than Monday, February 3, 2025.
Facilitating Racial Affinity Spaces: Building Bridges Across Difference
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 9:30–12:30pm PT/12:30–3:30pm ET
This online workshop happening on Thursday, March 13th equips you with the tools, strategies and community to create transformative racial affinity spaces that foster healing, connection, and equity in diverse settings. This event is open to all racial identities.
Who should attend?
- Practitioners who are responsible for leading and facilitating affinity group spaces to support equity work in their contexts.
- Seasoned equity and liberation-driven leaders looking to connect with other leaders outside of their organizations.
- Teachers, school leaders, non-profit, and advocacy group staff that are interested in starting racial affinity-based groups, but need support with how to begin.