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Treat them same as everyone. Have high expectations. Have confidence they’ll meet them. Create a positive environment. Provide parents with support an opportunities of education resources, financial assistance and other programs.

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We give out free uniforms

And tech waive the supply fees

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We discussed providing more hands-on experiences and making real-world connections. Things like allowing them to FEEL the sand when teaching erosion, since most of them haven't even seen a beach.

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We can have extra supplies on hand for those who truly need them. We can offer a safe space for them, wave class fees for them. Share our story to build trust and let them see it is possible to succeed.

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We need to know who they are. So, identify them and get to know their situation at home. We can do this through Letter to the Teacher and checkins. 

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We need to know who they are. So, identify them and get to know their situation at home. We can do this through Letter to the Teacher and checkins. 

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Take a moment to put yourself in their shoes. They may be worried about things we are not/ don't even know they're worried about. Get to know them as humans. Don't make assumptions based on where they live, what they wear, etc.

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Show patience

Listen

Empathy

Have high expectations

Build relationships for sure - learn things to connect with them.

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-Make sure they have required materials that they need.

-Attendance incentives

-Positive parent communication

-Check to make sure they have had breakfast/ lunch

-Share information with families that need help (doctors, dental, food)

-Be aware of the clothing they wear... Are they wearing the same thing? Are they clean?

-For homework/ study needs... Do they need paper copies?

-Ask why they don't have something finished (homework)? Don't assume.

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Treat them like we do all students. Encourage them to do their best and help them find success. Then celebrate when they try their best.

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Reassure they can do it. Meet them where they are, no matter where they begin. Have confidence in them. Set expectations early and be consistent.

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Provide scholarships and low fees for Fine Art classes and activities, instruments and tutoring provided with Orchestra and Band, as well as uniforms and costumes.

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By giving them the right tools to succeed in class. Treat everyone the same, no bias when it comes to academic achievement.

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Lots of positive reinforcement, feedback, and having consistent expectations. Keep the expectations consistent, and they will rise to those.

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Scaffold and make accommodations to help them achieve their goals. 

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Scaffold and make accommodations to help them achieve their goals. 

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Fostering and MAINTAINING relationships with our students

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Most important--understand without judgement.  Their home life is different, they have more challenges, less support, may go with their parents to work, etc. Make sure they have the supplies that they need, connect them with outside resources (food bank, backpack program), guide them to complete free/reduced lunch form, sponsor them for extra activities (fun run).

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Most important--understand without judgement.  Their home life is different, they have more challenges, less support, may go with their parents to work, etc. Make sure they have the supplies that they need, connect them with outside resources (food bank, backpack program), guide them to complete free/reduced lunch form, sponsor them for extra activities (fun run).

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Identify what their needs are

Be respectful of their knowledge of their own situation

Be encouraging, providing the positivity they need to be successful

Treat them like everyone else, hold them to the same standards

Provide a consistent presence to listen and be present for them

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Provide accessible assistance as needed for all students

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Effective Professional Development that allows for staff to increase knowledge and tools to engage with all students including this changing demographic.

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Brainstorming ways to promote parent and community involvement.

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Try to be more inclusive and respectful of the cultures, backgrounds, and schema that students are likely to come with. 

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Try to be more inclusive and respectful of the cultures, backgrounds, and schema that students are likely to come with. 

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Consistency in expectations for all students. Be understanding of individual situations and take that into consideration when problems arise.

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Acknowledge things are changing…. Accept them. Embrace them. Educate on cultures to staff and students. Embrace differences. Understand the value of diversity.

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To stay consistent and still maintain excellence

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Keep the high expectations. Keep the empathy. Meet where they're at, emotionally or academically. Talk to them about growth- it's not about getting a certain score, it's about growth. Staying in communication with other teachers about their expectations and understanding.

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-build positive relationships first

-provide opportunities to make up work

-be understanding

-help them overcome

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What if our lesson plans matched our students' needs. 

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What if our lesson plans matched our students' needs. 

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Have high expectations for all students and maintain excellence while providing an example as a role model.

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Develop culturally responsive curriculum. Accept the differences between students and challenges different demographics bring. Create an inclusive environment where all cultures and backgrounds feel seen. Create more community outreach opportunities for the parents who are not as educated, informed, or work different schedules due to lower income jobs.

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Opportunities, After Hours, and Consistency

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Opportunities, After Hours, and Consistency

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Providing multiple opportunities for participation. Providing time after school to help students who might be struggling or need a place to focus. Consistency of expectations and separating their circumstance from their capabilities.

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Use the "what if" strategy (what if you did your work on the bus, what if you studied, ____, etc) and provide support without lowering expectations.  Sometimes our expectations are the only ones they have--maybe no one looked at that child and said "when you go to college" or "when you work at ____ (insert professional job or trade). And be flexible with time to get the results wanted. 

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Use the "what if" strategy (what if you did your work on the bus, what if you studied, ____, etc) and provide support without lowering expectations.  Sometimes our expectations are the only ones they have--maybe no one looked at that child and said "when you go to college" or "when you work at ____ (insert professional job or trade). And be flexible with time to get the results wanted. 

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What if we focused on our ED students strengths rather than their weaknesses?

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Excuse or modify some situations or assignments in respectful ways, keeping their abilities in mind

Teach them to look for alternatives, there is always a way to accomplish any task

Teach them the value of learning, both academic and emotional

Show them you value their time and effort, whatever they put in

Positive reinforcement

Mentorship

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What if all students stay safe for 173 days of the year!

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-professional development to build strategies

-community outreach

-Ruby Payne professional development

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What if... we focus on economically disadvantaged students to modify and adapt to set them up for success keeping our same expectations

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What if….. we believed everyone could so they did.

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Stay consistent with the expectations, encourage good choices, and remind students that where they are does not mean that's where they have to stay; there's always a way to improve.

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Find ways to engage parents in their child's education--use social media to share resources and learning opportunity (from Spillane, not from the general district), use multiple languages in our communication (English, Spanish, and some Vietnamese and Arabic are the ones that come to mind).  

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Find ways to engage parents in their child's education--use social media to share resources and learning opportunity (from Spillane, not from the general district), use multiple languages in our communication (English, Spanish, and some Vietnamese and Arabic are the ones that come to mind).  

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What if students were present and paid attention to first time instruction. Asking questions that are thought provoking.

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Constantly educating ourselves on student needs and abilities as they change

Be present and mindful in everyday

Creating extracurricular activities and clubs that they are interested in for afterschool to provide safe spaces for them

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"What if" we don't lower expectations for students even without advisory and late busses, and students step up to the challenge?

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"What if" we don't lower expectations for students even without advisory and late busses, and students step up to the challenge?

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What if... a child cannot come to after school tutoring? A teammate can hold a before school tutoring day to help.

What if we treated all students as if they really needed us... not just the ones we assume they need us. Lift them up!

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What if Matt McMinn breaks his other foot?

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Encourage the students to think about "What if?" Not just the imagination of what could be, but how they can work to achieve or engage in reaching their "what if." Lastly, how does their "What if" apply to the elective they're taking and what it can do for their future.

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Not if, when

treat each situational possibility as true so that surprises are momentary, not daily