OUR MISSION
The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (CCRTL) exists for making cultural responsiveness a meaningful aspect of everyday life. Being culturally responsive is an approach to living life in a way that practices the validation and affirmation of different cultures for the purposes of moving beyond race and moving below the superficial focus on culture.
OUR VISION
Cultural responsiveness is for everyone. The number one objective is to sway school communities, professional communities, and the general public to becoming culturally responsive.
What We Do
Teacher Testimonials
I saw students come alive, smile, laugh, and enjoy my math class. Before using these strategies, I felt like I was teaching/talking to myself. Class was long, boring and I (and the students) were frustrated. I know where my students are academically because I am listening to them talk, think, collaborate, and create more."
-Elementary School Teacher
What We've Achieved
Positive impact on teachers, from all teachers who get one-on-one coaching throughout the school year.
Shifted mindset and cultivated skillsets for all content areas and grade levels.
Teachers' mindsets shift in such a way that they do not blame their students for difficult behavior, but reflect on how they can change their practice to garner engagement and learning.
Teachers’ skill sets develop so that learning is more student-centered and engaging.
Students are more engaged and academically successful in classrooms where the teacher has participated in CLR PD.