The Racial and Ethnic Disparities (RED) Committee, through the Collaboration Council, is pleased to share this invitation-only opportunity to attend the following training sessions.
If you would like to invite someone to attend, please contact Sela Gebre at sela.gebre@collaborationcouncil.org.
The RED Committee is a county-funded program tasked with identifying and implementing practices that can minimize and/or reduce the over representation of minority youth in the Juvenile Justice System. This 3-part training – which is comprised of an in-person meeting on May 28 and two virtual sessions on June 1 and 8 – will explain how community members can engage in action-oriented research in their communities to address issues, including:
- Discipline & Punishment in the School-to-Prison Pipeline,
- Educational Equity & Resource Allocation,and
- Equity in Data Collection, Representation, and Application
May 28:
Orientation to Participatory Action Research and Community Building (In-Person)
At this meeting, the Collaboration Council will bring together RED Committee members and community advocates to build relationships, set the foundation for Participatory Action Research (PAR), and provide materials for consultant-led PAR trainings participants will attend in early June. In addition, we'll screen the documentary from the 2023 Community Needs Assessment (CNA).
Thursday, May 28, 2026
5:30-7:30 pm
In-person at:
WorkSource Montgomery
3rd Floor
11510 Georgia Ave
Wheaton, MD 20902
There will be parking available on site, and the closest Metro is Wheaton Station, which is a 10-15 minute walk.
June 1 & 8:
Participatory Action Research (PAR) Training
(virtual on ZOOM)
Through case studies, interactive exercises, and facilitated discussion, attendees will leave each learning session with a tangible exploration of Participatory Action Research (PAR). Participants will learn how to use PAR as an approach for advancing equitable community engagement.
Class Size Limit: 30
Trainer: Clara Parker
Part 1: Monday, June 1, 5:30-7 pm
Part 2: Monday, June 8, 5:30-7 pm
Participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the meetings.
PAR Trainer Clara Parker (she/her) deepens and elevates individual and organizational impact through leadership coaching, participatory action research, and organizational capacity building – amplifying existing resources to transform how organizations and individuals serve their communities and empowering them to reach their fullest potential. More about Clara.
Use the form below to register.
While participation in all three sessions is encouraged, you can select which sessions you will attend.