1. Culturally responsive teaching
It means respecting the
cultures and experiences
of various groups and
then using your
knowledge
as resources
(Gay, 2000).

2. Special Thanks Artist in Residence Monica Cabarcas Jimmy Gagnon
Resident Musician / Storyteller
Hilda Dean
Resident Poet and Writer
Monica Cabarcas
Introduction of & use of TodaysMeet

3. Culturally Proficient Teachers
Are deeply connected to the beliefs, behaviors, and values of individuals.
They recognize that cultural proficiency encompasses five essential elements:
assessing culture,
valuing diversity,
managing the dynamics of difference,
adapting to diversity, and
institutionalizing cultural knowledge.

4. Alicia What is culture and integrating it into the classroom.

5. Maggie Sharing of writing strategies that are working or not based on suggested culturally relevant strategies from the retreat.

6. Discussion Groups What are your intervention strategies?
Elementary
Middle
High