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@FilLettieri We can assess student learning through data collection with respect to grades, outcomes after high school and surveys. We also need to have conversations with students. #PQP2

If we implement specific strategies to support a culturally responsive approach to teaching and learning, how will we assess the impact on student learning and achievement?

@jomcdermott09 @FilLettieri Students need to learn about different perspectives. #PQP2

@FilLettieri We have to be aware of the imbalance as well as know the cultures in our school, classroom and community. We need to focus on presenting material from a variety of perspectives. #PQP2 @FilLettieri

How can we lessen dominant perspectives in our curriculum so that contributions from different backgrounds can be better understood and integrated into learning?#PQP2

@FilLettieri We need to have our educators (teachers, administrators and board level staff) reflect our diverse country. We need to weave cultural perspectives into teaching not just save it for a specific month of the year. #PQP2

@parlagreco_9 @FilLettieri I agree it is so important to share successes. Students need to see that they to can accomplish their goals. #PQP2

@FilLettieri Share success stories of former students or others from marginalized groups who have done incredible things because they learned through culturally responsive pedagogy #PQP2

Great conversations! Now our next question: How do we work with our communities to help everyone appreciate the importance of culturally responsive teaching? #PQP2 @FilLettieri

@mcmullinkds @FilLettieri I agree we need to be intentional. #PQP2

@FilLettieri Access and rely on outside support and expertise to provide intentional resources and facilitate conversations that feel uncomfortable but lead to perspective and understanding. #PQP2 @FilLettieri

@FilLettieri We need to meet people where they are and recognize people’s various experiences. We need to be authentic in our words and actions.#PQP2

@jomcdermott09 @FilLettieri I agree that we need to have high expectations for student learning at every level and with every student. #PQP2

@FilLettieri Students have a voice and are connecting their own background, experiences, and culture to what they are learning. There is diversity in the materials and students feel safe, welcomed and accepted, and have high expectations for learning. @FilLettieri #PQP2

What does a classroom look like, sound like and feel like when it is inclusive and when instruction is responsive to the full range of student diversity? #PQP2

@KateJTeach @FilLettieri It is so important to see ourselves reflected in classroom materials.

@FilLettieri An inclusive classroom allows our students to feel safe and take risks in their learning. When students see themselves in read alouds, work examples, and scenarios they feel valued and celebrate the diversity of their classroom and classmates. #PQP2

@FilLettieri A diverse & inclusive classroom includes resources and books that reflect the students. Students can be heard talking about their cultural backgrounds and their backgrounds are reflected in their assignments as well. #PQP2

I read a fantastic book about leadership by @BreneBrown called Dare to Lead. It will definitely be added to my personal learning resources #CPCOlearnbydoing

A2. I follow Dr. Eddie Moore @eddieknowsmoore. He writes about education as the anti-Black racism movement #CPCOlearnbydoing

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30 Day LEGO Challenge let’s see your Roller Coasters! Post them below !!

Very proud of our students in the Planning for Independence program. Successful day at the Skills Competition. @StAugSS @lexis_5596 @DoigMaryann @ampodesta

Had a fantastic day at the Black Futures Symposium! Thank you Father Tony. #dpcdsb_bhm #Inspiringhope

Fabulous work by our Workplace Experience Staff and Students. Thank you for all of your hard work. @StAugSS @DoigMaryann @ampodesta @lexis_5596

Today we celebrated Christmas as a community with our annual Christmas Luncheon! Life skills and social skills all rolled into one. @StAugSS @DoigMaryann @ampodesta

Our students in the PIP/COMM program giving back by sending Christmas greetings to our Canadian Soldiers. @StAugSS @lexis_5596 @DoigMaryann @ampodesta