Culturally Responsive Classrooms Spring 2025 (5.09A, 5.10B, 5.12.A)

Course Description

•  This is a facilitated blended course.
• What is "culturally responsive instruction"? How will "culturally responsive instruction" positively impact English Learners? What, specifically, does it look like in the classroom, and how should it be embedded in instruction in every lesson every day? How does "culturally responsive instruction" align with Tier 1 (Universal Instruction) of MTSS?
• Teachers will explore the concept of culturally responsive instruction, plan for implementation of rigorous instruction in culturally responsive environments, and share resources and ideas for building capacity for creating culturally responsive environments at the building level.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Janette Szabo | Shelby Bandy | Abigail Macaluso
• Credit(s) and Type:  5 Hours Relicensure | English Language Development

Target Audience

• Certified Staff
• Certified Substitute Teachers = Yes
• DCSD Student Teachers = Yes
• Charter school Certified Staff = Yes

Timeline Overview

• Beginning of course: March 5, 2025
• End of Course: April 11, 2025

Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course (what participants will walk away with from the course):

• Participants will be able to describe the connection between culture and learning.
• Participants will be able to collaborate to plan a lesson that is culturally responsive.