The J.E.D.I. Educator Summit

Welcome Educators!

This year's theme for equity and justice-centered professional learning is "YOU BELONG HERE". These three words will help organize each experience into opportunities to:

• YOU: Investigate the role identity plays in life and learning
• BELONG: Share strategies to support connectedness and engagement
• HERE: Understand the historical events contexts that have contributed to our current realities

Please take a moment to consider how the offerings below might support your learning. I'm so grateful to be on this journey with you!

PS-Be sure to join the J.E.D.I. Academy Listserv to stay informed!

Cornelius Godfrey,

Diversity & Equity Consultant

Join us on Nov. 11, 2026 as we engage in deep equity-centered learning, facilitated by LOCAL experts, educators, and practitioners. Each session has been crafter with the needs of your students, staff members, and communities in mind. We're excited to continue the momentum and impact from last years incredibly successful summit. Don't miss out, REGISTER TODAY!

You'll experience

• Keynote, panel discussions, and breakout sessions
• Opportunities to network and connect with local experts and practitioners
• Practical strategies and takeaways for all educators
• Lunch and refreshments included!

8:00-8:30 Coffee & Check-in

8:30-9:30 Opening session: You Belong Here: Telling Our Stories

9:40-11:00 Breakout #1

11:00-11:45 Lunch

11:50-1:10 Breakout #2

1:20-2:40 Breakout #3

2:45-3:30 Closing Session & Networking

Are you an Oakland County educator seeking to continue your equity learning? Are you in search of opportunities to be in community with others who are engaged in developing equitable practices? If you answered yes to either question, please consider joining the JEDI Academy Listserv. You'll get up-to-date information on upcoming professional learning, opportunities to connect with a community of learners, and access to supports along your learning journey.

Greetings! My name is Cornelius Godfrey, and I serve as the Diversity and Equity Consultant for Oakland Schools. It is my privilege to support the transformational work of advancing equity, honoring diversity, and increasing inclusion in our community. At Oakland Schools, we believe every child deserves access to a high quality education. My goal is to leverage relationships, resources, and adult professional learning to grow our collective capacity provide that to Every Student, Every Day.

Let's Connect!

• CLICK HERE to schedule a meeting with me.
• cornelius.godfrey@oakland.k12.mi.us
• 248.209.2272

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, orenrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other legally designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management, and Labor Relations at 248.209.2466 or Complaints@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at 248.209.2467 or CivilRights.TitleIX@oakland.k12.mi.us.