The Program Introduction course contains two modules: • Module 1: Introduction to Culturally Responsive Practices • Module 2: Introduction to the Three Tenets

This course will introduce educators to the role that student, family, and community cultures play in the education process. Educators will reflect on their own culture and the culture of their students, and will consider ways to incorporate culture into their classroom.

This course will introduce educators to the importance of understanding the social and political factors that shape the lives of their students, families, and communities. Further, educators will consider how to use social and political topics in their classrooms in ways that are genuine to their students and provide opportunities for students to enact change in their communities.

This course will introduce educators to the role that culturally responsive practices play in promoting student academic achievement. To promote academic achievement, educators will consider ways to draw on students’ cultures and experiences, incorporate family and community into the education process, and align course content to standards. This course focuses on science, mathematics, and English language learners, but the underlying principles are useful across content areas.