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Shifting your mindset

Grades PK - 13+ AIS - Literacy Arts Career and Technical Education Computer Science English Language Arts English Language Learners Health Mathematics Multilingual Learners Physical Education Science Social and Emotional Learning Social Studies World Languages

This resource will begin by going through the process of unpacking your own bias. We will cover the benefits that students can gain from exposure to a challenging, rigorous curriculum, and some actionable next steps that can be taken, with resources to assist in this journey.

Standards:
Danielson Framework for Teaching 2b: Establishing a Culture for LearningQuality Review Indicators 3.4 High Expectations Systems for Improvement
Audience:
TeacherInstructional CoachESL TeacherSpecial Education Teacher
Educational Use:
Professional Development
Programs:
Office of Knowledge ManagementOffice of Educator DevelopmentPostsecondary Readiness
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