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School improvement begins with self-examination and honest dialogue about socialization, bias, discrimination, and cultural insensitivity. The authors acknowledge both the structural and sociological issues that contribute to low-performing schools and offer multiple tools and strategies to assess and improve classroom management, increase literacy, establish academic vocabulary, and contribute to a healthier school culture.

Enhance your positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) to do what''s best for all students. With this equity-focused guide by Sharroky Hollie and Daniel Russell, Jr., you will discover a clear roadmap for aligning PBIS with cultural and linguistic responsiveness (CLR). Dive deep into why there is an urgent need for this alignment and then learn how to move forward to better serve your learners, especially those from historically underserved populations.

Integrate culturally and linguistically responsive teaching with your PBIS strategies:

Learn where PBIS falls short and why issues around discipline persist, especially with Black and Brown students.Gain clarity around culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) teaching strategies in the classroom.Understand the difference between authentic and inauthentic CLR alignment to PBIS.Acquire practical steps, suggestions, and recommendations for being culturally and linguistically responsive in the classroom as well as across schools and districts.Give students the language, activities, and procedures to be situationally appropriate for school situations affected by PBIS in the classroom.

Contents:

About the Authors

Introduction: The Ubiquity of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Part 1: The Why of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive PBIS

Chapter 1: The Basics of a CLR-Managed Classroom

Chapter 2: PBIS and Authentic Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness

Chapter 3: The Need for Authentic Culturally and Linguistically Responsive PBIS

Part 2: The How of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive PBIS

Chapter 4: CLR PBIS Alignment, Assessment, and Activation

Chapter 5: Situationally Appropriate Opportunities Within PBIS

Chapter 6: The Language of Situational Appropriateness Within PBIS

Final Thoughts: A Change in Mindset to Enhance PBIS

Appendix: Helpful Abbreviations for Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness

Written by a collective of brilliant authors, this essential work provokes respectful dialogue about race that catalyzes school-changing action. The book masterfully weaves together an array of scenarios and discussions, and directly addresses challenging topics such as discomfort, violence, advocacy, bias, and responsibility. The authors call on their lived experiences and, most important, their work with tens of thousands of educators, leaders, and students to help all of us do better in our schools and communities.

Learn how to talk about race in the classroom and advocate for racial equity in schools:

Recognize the presence of systemic racism in schools and understand why racism is such an uncomfortable topic for many.Use scenarios and effective discussion questions to encourage challenging conversations.Learn how to advocate for underserved communities and those who suffer under racism.Resist racial stereotypes and promote equity in the classroom.Take appropriate action based on challenging conversations.Ultimately develop classrooms, schools, and districts into safe, anti-racist educational strongholds and promote positive learning experiences for marginalized students.

Contents:AcknowledgmentsTable of ContentsAbout the AuthorsIntroduction: How to Get the Most Out of This Book

Part 1: Getting Ready for Challenging ConversationsChapter 1: Why Is Talking About Race So Hard?Chapter 2: Why Is Discomfort Required?Chapter 3: Why Scenarios as an Educational Tool?Chapter 4: How Can We Create a Safe Space for Conversation?Chapter 5: How Will Faculty and Staff Set the Standard for Challenging Conversations?

Part 2: Using Scenarios for Important ConversationsChapter 6: Talking About Bias--How Can I Be Biased When I''m Not a Racist?Chapter 7: Talking About History--How Does the Shadow of 1619 Affect Us Today?Chapter 8: Talking About Action--How Can Something Be My Responsibility When It''s Not My Fault?Chapter 9: Talking About Advocacy--What Is My Duty to My Friends?Chapter 10: Talking About Law Enforcement--How Do Police Officers Help Us? How Do They Sometimes Hurt Us?Chapter 11: Talking About School--Where Are the Black People?Chapter 12: Talking About Violence--How Can We Talk About Terrible Things?

Part 3: Moving From Discussion to ActionChapter 13: How Do We Engage Our Communities?Chapter 14: How Can We Advocate for Change?Chapter 15: Why Isn''t Being Right Enough?Chapter 16: How Do We Create Equity Consciousness?Chapter 17: The Next Chapter--How Do We Shift From Opposing Bigotry to Practicing Anti-Racism?

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