This workshop series helps teachers create inclusive classrooms by welcoming different identities, building authentic relationships, and establishing strong routines.

• Examine how identities and experiences may impact their relationships with students and families.
• Plan how to introduce themselves to students and families at the start of the school year.
• Practice active listening when engaged in conversations with students and families.

This workshop series equips teachers with strategies to set and reinforce classroom expectations in a clear, proactive manner.

• Script “what to do” directions that are specific, concise, and sequential.
• Deliver directions in a tone that is warm and authoritative.
• Reinforce expectations through positive behavior narration.

This workshop series equips teachers with essential strategies to promote high academic performance and support student learning.

• Create and use student work exemplars that show what students need to know and be able to do at each grade level.
• Effectively check for whole group understanding before releasing students into independent practice.
• Give real-time feedback to students while they are working independently.

This workshop series helps educators create an engaging classroom environment that fosters deep learning.

• Use a variety of engagement techniques to ensure all students are actively participating in instruction.
• Implement “Show Call” which is the practice of using student work as a basis for classroom discussions.
• Facilitate meaningful classroom discussions using universal prompts.