Caregiver Anti-Bias Training with Pacific Oaks College

Unlock the Power of Perspective: An Anti-Bias Workshop for Caregivers 

Our brains naturally use bias to make sense of the world—it’s how we process information quickly. But here’s the catch: bias can shrink our understanding of the world into rigid, “either-or” choices, limiting the potential we see in people and situations.  As caregivers, we play a pivotal role in shaping how children view the world. Imagine fostering an environment where children see boundless possibilities, embrace diversity, and approach life with curiosity and empathy. 

In this interactive workshop, we’ll: 

• Unpack the science behind bias and its role in our daily lives.
• Reflect on how our experiences influence the way we see others.
• Discover strategies to help children grow with an open mind, free from limiting stereotypes. 

Join us to explore how you can nurture a child’s natural sense of wonder while guiding them toward a more inclusive and unbiased perspective of the world around them. Together, let’s help the next generation see the extraordinary in everyone and everything.  

Registration Link: Here

Dr. Cortez is an educator with over 35 years of experience as a secondary teacher, administrator, and as a national consultant before joining Pacific Oaks as a lead faculty in the MA Multiple Subjects Credential program. Dr. Cortez has presented nationally and internationally on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-bias as well as student motivation and purposeful instruction. Dr. Cortez has trained secondary and elementary school administrators on managing organizational change and coached teachers and instructional leaders as they implement instructional strategies to raise student achievement in struggling students. Dr. Cortez is Recognized for his work in ensuring school cultures that encourage continuous improvement and a desire for lifelong learning in both teachers and students, with a focus on students from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Dr. Cortez has a reputation for being a passionate leader, mentor, and motivator for teachers, students, and leaders. Dr. Cortez is native Los Angeleno and is married with three children and two grandchildren.