Creating a Welcoming Environment Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Four High Leverage Strategies Creating a Welcoming Environment Rigorous Instruction and High Expectations for All Culturally Inclusive Curriculum Teacher & Administrator Training on Culturally Relevant Pedagogy These are a re-visit from the Urban Forum that all principals attended in March 2016. These strategies are the focus of the CRT committee for the upcoming school year. The next two slides will detail the relation to DTSDE and NYSED rubric