Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning

Promote a culturally and linguistically responsive learning environment that validates and affirms students' cultural and linguistic identities while also building and bridging to academic success through a shift in mindset and a change in skillset.

Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching acknowledges, responds to, and celebrates students from all cultural backgrounds providing equitable and relevant access to learning for all students, particularly English language learners. By using the Teacher Created Materials / Shell Education professional development resources below, educators will feel empowered, excited, and prepared to implement this framework because it embraces and places value on students' culture and home language, allowing them to thrive in the classroom.