Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can act as a lens to analyze structures, systems, policies, and beliefs in order to support the development of all students.
This focus area supports educators and school leaders in ensuring an excellent education for all learners through intentional mindset shifts, cultural competence, and equity-based practices.
Focus Area
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are distinct pieces that fit together to offer learners a sense of belonging. We support skill development through personalized pathways built from workshops, 1:1 coaching, and learning walks to achieve clear outcomes.
Outcome: I consistently evaluate my use of technology for gaps in equity or access.
Outcome: I consistently evaluate the role I play in perpetuating or challenging systems of racism in my classroom and school community.
Outcome: I develop anti-racist practices and integrate them into my daily instruction.
Outcome: I develop instructional techniques that support students of color to thrive in my classroom.
Outcome: I consistently evaluate the language I’m using to promote anti-deficit narratives when talking with or about students.
Outcome: I consistently evaluate my own instruction for elements of bias.
Reflect on your own perceptions of students and then create equitable learning experiences for them.
Understand responsive practices that positively impact students’ learning experiences.
Explore a strategy to create and examine rules and procedures to ensure that they create an inclusive environment.
We’ve identified four elements that are key for academic success and for building student-centered classrooms. BetterLesson guides teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders through focus areas within each element to lead their professional development journey.
Instructional Leadership Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Inclusive and Responsive Practices Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Flexible Instructional Models Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Curriculum and Academic Content Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Accelerate growth in your schools and stay ahead of the curve.
