Benita Allen Prince Culturally Relevant Inspiration EDU692 November 2, 2015 Instructor: Carolyn Pottinger

Introducing the concept of 21 st century learning skills and culturally relevant practices  Having the ability to work with students in a class where there are not enough books or computers  Providing a framework of instructions to produce students who can achieve academically  Demonstrate cultural competence  Understand and critique the existing order

 Carl Wunsche Senior High School in Spring, Texas is a unique career academy located in the Houston-area Spring Independent School District. Host Kris Kurtenbach spoke with Principal Bob Thompson, teacher Dana Tabor and student Sade Hill about the intensive preparation students receive for 21st century careers.  state, college entrance and AP test results.state, college entrance and AP test results  Read about Wunsche's Capstone program.Capstone program  Explore the Career Pathways—from dentistry to marketing—available to Wunsche HS students.Career Pathways  Check out the school's website and photosschool's website  Houston Texas  Spring Independent School District  Serving 1500 students  60% Economically disadvantaged  Three schools within a school  Professional Tower  Medical Tower  Technology Tower 5oo students per Tower

AIM Academy, Conshohocken, PA — Innovative Teaching, Fearless Learning and Boundless Futures…  Serving 283 Students grades 1-12  In partnership with Philadelphia Public Schools  Focusing on learning disabilities Learning at AIM is collaborative and framed for funding creative solutions to real world problems. Our goal is that upon graduation the students are prepared for challenges, complexities, and choices available at university and beyond. Curiosity, collaboration, compassion, confidence and critical thinking are their tools for success.  S.T.E.M Performing ArtsStartup CorpsFocus Week Robotics Twice a year normal classes are suspended for focus week, this is when all students investigate more into their classes interdisciplinary projects. Faculty create project themes and ideas, complete with field trips, guest speakers, and presentations at the end of the week. NASA provides hands on robotics opportunities and competitions Committed to excellence accounts for AIM’s dramatic enrollment growth from 24 to 283 students in eight years. The teachers are committed to staying on top by logging 1500 hours in professional development that enhances the instruction delivered to the students.

Dayton Early College Academy (DECA), Dayton Ohio Transforming the lives of students with a rigorous approach to college preparation. Visit: DECAprep.org  Gateway Manual is a process that builds students’ communications, critical thinking and collaboration skills.  DECA educators helps the students to become college ready through instructional and support services that support the development of critical thinking, communication and problem solving.  Peer coaching system is the professional learning opportunities it provides for participating educators and the ways in which it reinforces 21 st century learning practices including collaboration and communication. DECA turns urban learners into college graduates. Students must be able to analyze complex ideas, write and speak coherently and master new information. Social skills and character attributes are equally essential. Job shadows, internships, oral presentations, and community services are the tributes that strengthen the DECA students. With the assistance of outstanding teachers advising up to 16 students in each group they become family during their time in DECA. The teachers are constantly motivating, advocating, and mentoring while making curriculum decisions. Volunteers donate time, materials and services to give DECA students a totally unique educational experience.

Reference   DECAprep.org  Partnership for 21 st Century Skills. (n.d) Framework for 21 st century learning. Retrieved from 