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!