Denver Public SchoolsDiving Into the Revised FrameworkLE.1 Demonstrates knowledge of, interest in, and respect for diverse students’ communities and cultures in a manner that increases equity

Content/Language Objective 1• Participants will explain orally and in

writing the intent of LE.1 and how it communicates DPS Core Values using complete sentences with the whole group by:a)discussing with a partner using

sentence framesb)highlighting key words and

creating a room chart of key wordsc)preparing with a small group and

delivering an explanation to the whole group of how LE.1 communicates the assigned DPS Core Value with a group

Content/Language Objective 2

• Participants will create and write evidence for LE.1 using details by:a)reading examples from the revised

Handbook LE.1 Closer Looks Section

b)recording ideas on the “Classroom Scenarios” graphic organizer

c)using the guiding questions on the “Reflection/Planning Questions for LE.1” to plan for equitable access to content for all students in an upcoming

Agenda

• Examine LE.1: Demonstrates knowledge of, interest in, and respect for diverse students’ communities and cultures in a manner that increases equity.

• Identify intent of LE.1 and how it communicates DPS Core Values

• Describe evidence for LE.1 • Identify what LE.1 means for your lesson

planning and instruction

STAND UP, HAND UP,

PAIR UP• Take 1 minute , Respond to the

question, “What is equitable access to learning of content?”• Take 3 minutes, share your response

with a partner using the sentence frame,

“I think equitable access is ______ because _____________________. • We will take 5 minutes and create a

room chart of your responses.

DIVING INTO LE.1–Take 1 minute , read through the

Effective column of LE.1 and highlight three words in each descriptor that capture the essence of that descriptor (bullet). –Take 3 minutes and share the words

you highlighted. Include rationale for your choices. –We will take 5 minutes and create a

room chart of the key words you identified.

What is the Intent of LE.1?

Discuss at your table, what you see as the intent of LE.1.Why is LE.1 a part of the Framework for Effective Teaching?

Intent of LE.1• Emphasizes equal access to all content for all

students. • Emphasizes the importance of teaching all

students respect for cultures and others’ experiences that may be different then their own.

• Emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that celebrates all students’ cultures and background experiences.

• Emphasizes the importance of students connecting what they learn at school to their individual cultures and background experiences.

DPS Core Values • Count off so each participant is designated

a number from 1 to 5• Form groups of five that include like

numbers. • Each group is assigned the DPS Core Value

corresponding to their group number. • Groups discuss how LE.1 communicates

the DPS Core Value they are assigned. • Each group needs to assign a

spokesperson to share their explanation with the whole group.

Communicates DPS Core Values

• #1 – LE.1 Communicates expectations for teachers that ALL students can learn when they have equal access to content.

• #2 – LE.1 Supports teachers in implementing high quality instruction that is connected to students’ cultures and experiences.

• #3 – LE.1 Supports accountability for all teachers in providing equitable access to content for ALL students.

• #4 – LE.1 Promotes collaboration of teachers in identifying students’ cultural norms.

• #5 - LE.1 Supports connections between the classroom and students’ home experiences.

What Are You Thinking?

Take 2 minutes and discuss with others at your table–What are your initial thoughts? •Questions?•Comments?

What Can Be of Evidence for LE.1?

• Participants read the Handbook LE.1 Closer Look packet

• Discuss with others how the examples provide evidence for LE.1.

• Discuss how the examples can support equitable access to content for all students.

What Can Evidence Look Like for LE.1?

• Refer to Handout 2, Classroom Scenarios.•Working in groups of 3, develop an example for how evidence for LE.1 could look and sound.

Applying LE.1

• Select a lesson or topic you will be teaching in an upcoming lesson.

• Plan for how you will ensure equal access to the lesson content for all students.

• Handout 3, Reflection and Planning Questions for LE.1, may be used to guide your planning.

Content/Language Objective 1• Participants will explain orally and in

writing the intent of LE.1 and how it communicates DPS Core Values using complete sentences with the whole group by:a)discussing with a partner using

sentence framesb)highlighting key words and

creating a room chart of key wordsc)preparing with a small group and

delivering an explanation to the whole group of how LE.1 communicates the assigned DPS Core Value with a group

Content/Language Objective 2

• Participants will create and write evidence for LE.1 using details by:a)reading examples from the revised

Handbook LE.1 Closer Looks Section

b)recording ideas on the “Classroom Scenarios” graphic organizer

c)using the guiding questions on the “Reflection/Planning Questions for LE.1” to plan for equitable access to content for all students in an upcoming

Thank you for your time with the revised Framework today!