Ample evidence suggests that K–12 students are adversely impacted by microaggressions from peers and adults in schools; however, school psychologists may lack the knowledge and skills to appropriately respond to these instances of covert discrimination. The purpose of this webinar is to increase school psychologists’ knowledge of microaggressions and provide strategies to address school-based microaggressions and support students who have experienced microaggressions.

Workshop Objectives

This session will help participants

1. increase their knowledge of microaggressions and their impact on students,
2. provide guidance on appropriate ways to respond to microaggressions, and
3. discuss strategies to support students who have experienced microaggressions so they feel more connected to the school.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Participants are encouraged to review the NASP position statement “Racism, Prejudice, and Discrimination.”

Practical Tools

Materials for group activities on recognizing implicit bias and identifying and responding to microaggressions.