Inform.
Influence.
Inspire.

Cultural and linguistic responsiveness (CLR) is for everyone.

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Making CLR Essential

Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness (CLR) is a way of being and a way of doing. Being CLR is done with sensitivity, understanding and awareness. Doing CLR means validating and affirming underserved students, families, and communities.

"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."

What We Do

Validate, Affirm, Build, and Bridge ™

We educate all stakeholders in what it means to be culturally and linguistically responsive in meaningful ways, not just in namesake or in policy. For the past 24 years and counting, over 250,000 people have experienced professional learning in cultural responsiveness.

Inform

Provide a knowledge base for validating, affirming, building and bridging cultural and linguistic differences.

Influence

Shift thoughts and actions around equity/cultural responsiveness from stagnation to innovation to transformation.

Inspire

Empower all stakeholders to take ownership of the possibilities and to sustain their journeys to responsiveness.

Impact

Demonstrate results that lead to transformative practices

How We Serve

Experience The CLR Revolution

We provide professional learning experiences geared toward gaining foundational CLR knowledge, implementing CLR practices, and sustaining CLR over time.

Online Learning

Browse our courses on VABB Academy. The choice is yours with our on-demand online courses.

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In-Person Learning

Explore our in-person workshops and deep dive bundles. Discover hands-on learning opportunities today.

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“The explanation of the connection between the concepts of race, diversity, equity, and how these contribute to our ability to become culturally responsive was presented so clearly! We also want to thank you for the AMAZING resources and opportunities that you provided.”

“The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning: Based in Los Angeles, CCRTL offers in-person and online professional development on cultural responsiveness. Author and educator Sharroky Hollie founded the organization in 2004 and serves as executive director.”

“You were so engaging and inspiring. You make a daily difference.”

“The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning: Based in Los Angeles, CCRTL offers in-person and online professional development on cultural responsiveness. Author and educator Sharroky Hollie founded the organization in 2004 and serves as executive director.”

As Featured On USA TODAY - by Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Independent journalist

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The CLR Community

Join CLR + A gathering place for CLR educators committed to validating and affirming all students, culturally and linguistically.

-Exclusive resources, access to Dr. Hollie, monthly features, and networking opportunities

CLR+

Join CLR + A gathering place for CLR educators committed to validating and affirming all students, culturally and linguistically.

-Exclusive resources, access to Dr. Hollie, monthly features, and networking opportunities

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CLR Responds to R.A.C.E

Do the R.A.C.E. Challenge (change form CLR Responds to RACE) On issues of race, reflect, acknowledge, call to action, and educate.

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Outrageous Love the Podcast

Have a special reDownload Outrageous Love the Podcast - Hear the journeys to responsiveness from VABBulous educators throughout VABB nation.quest? Need help with something? Or just want to find out more information about CCRTL? Reach out to us!

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Vabb Perspective Newsletter

Sign Up for VABB Perspective Newsletters - A monthly blog from Dr. Hollie and associates about issues and topics related to CLR

Outrageous Love the Podcast

In This Upcoming Series of Podcasts, Dr. Hollie, CCRTL Coaches, and VABB-Ulicious Educators Share Their Testimonies About Their Own Unique Journey to Responsiveness.

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