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SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Transformative Dialogue 
DESCRIPTION:Transformative Dialogue: Engagement Across Differences for Culture and Systems ChangeTransformative Dialogue is a dynamic professional learning experience designed to build participants' capacity to engage across differences\, strengthen relationships\, and facilitate meaningful change at the individual\, interpersonal\, and systems levels. Through a structured dialogue process\, participants develop the skills necessary to cultivate trust\, deepen understanding\, navigate complex challenges\, and foster collaborative action within diverse communities.Grounded in the principles of Cultural Proficiency and Transformative Social Emotional Learning (TSEL)\, this learning experience invites participants to move beyond discussion and into authentic dialogue\, creating spaces where multiple perspectives are valued\, shared understanding is built\, and collective solutions can emerge. Participants learn how dialogue can serve as a powerful tool for strengthening community\, transforming conflict\, and advancing equitable systems and practices.Aligned with California's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) priorities\, this program supports efforts to: Increase student engagement\, voice\, and belonging 
 Strengthen school climate\, culture\, and connectedness 
 Build authentic family\, community\, and stakeholder partnerships 
 Foster inclusive decision-making and shared leadership 
 Advance equitable practices that support historically underserved student groups 
 Strengthen collaboration and collective problem-solving across diverse communities Participants will leave with practical dialogue frameworks\, facilitation strategies\, reflection tools\, and community-building practices that can be immediately applied in classrooms\, leadership spaces\, staff teams\, family engagement efforts\, and community partnerships. This learning experience is especially valuable for educators\, administrators\, counselors\, community school practitioners\, family engagement leaders\, facilitators\, organizers\, and anyone committed to building inclusive\, equitable\, and collaborative learning communities.Day 1: Building the Foundation for DialogueParticipants explore dialogue as a structured process for engagement and change. Through reflection\, community-building\, and skill development\, participants examine how identity\, lived experience\, and perspective shape the way we communicate\, listen\, and make meaning. The day focuses on creating the conditions necessary for trust\, psychological safety\, and authentic engagement.Day 2: Dialogue Across DifferencesParticipants deepen their understanding of how dialogue can be used to navigate differences\, address conflict\, and strengthen relationships. Through guided practice\, participants learn strategies for facilitating conversations that honor multiple perspectives\, surface collective wisdom\, and build understanding across lines of difference while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion.Day 3: Dialogue for Culture and Systems ChangeParticipants apply dialogue practices to real-world challenges within schools\, organizations\, and communities. Working collaboratively\, they explore how dialogue can strengthen shared leadership\, improve decision-making\, increase community engagement\, and support sustainable culture and systems change. The experience concludes with action planning and commitments for integrating dialogue practices into participants' ongoing work.Dates: October 20-22\, 2026&nbsp\;Times: 8:30 - 3:30pm&nbsp\;Location: Compton Community College
URL:https://lacoe.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?gid=2748&id=279407
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