Our students increasingly come from many different backgrounds and experiences. Educators and leaders are expected to support students in maintaining their own identity while simultaneously teaching to educational standards.
With the continued growth of diversity within our communities, there have been shifts in focus which include an expectation for educators and leaders to support students in maintaining their own cultural identity while simultaneously teaching to educational standards. A challenge with this shift is a perceived need for staff to become culture experts.
Our students increasingly come from many different backgrounds and experiences. Educators and leaders are expected to support students in maintaining their own identity while simultaneously teaching to educational standards.
With the continued growth of diversity within our communities, there have been shifts in focus which include an expectation for educators and leaders to support students in maintaining their own cultural identity while simultaneously teaching to educational standards. A challenge with this shift is a perceived need for staff to become culture experts.
Topics we’ll cover include:
Identifying the ways we are different as a resource
Integrating student-centered practices
Building and maintaining positive relationships
Family and community engagement
