No matter how unbiased we think we are, we all hold negative attitudes and stereotypes towards others based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, primary language, socioeconomic status, etc. – that we are unaware of. Even the most dedicated and well-meaning educators hold stereotypes and beliefs that affect how they respond to and interact with students and their families. Unfortunately, these beliefs can be as harmful as they are inevitable—at least when unexamined. Often what gets the most attention are overt behaviors that reveal our prejudices and demonstrate discrimination. What is frequently overlooked or not discussed are implicit biases that often get reflected in the form of microaggressions. Microaggressions occur as a result of implicit or unconscious bias and can be defined as daily verbal, behavioral or environmental messages (whether intentional or unintentional) that communicate that another person’s identity or heritage is less valued or is perceived negatively. These everyday occurrences may on the surface appear quite trivial – even harmless. However, research indicates they have a powerful impact upon the behavior and academic performance of students. During this highly interactive workshop, participants will: develop an understanding of how and why implicit bias exists; identify their own unconscious biases; discuss evidence-based, practical strategies for reducing and interrupting implicit biases; identify various forms of microaggressions; understand the harmful impact of implicit bias and microaggressions on student behaviors and outcomes; and explore how to respond to microaggressions at school and in everyday situations. The goal of the workshop is to help educators reflect on their own implicit biases and become aware of microaggressions that are a part of their everyday lives. An emphasis will be placed on identifying and managing unconscious biases and microaggressions and on understanding how they affect student outcomes.