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SCEP 2021-2022 Plan for Authentic Learning Opportunities

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SCEP 2021-2022 Plan for Authentic Learning Opportunities

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Below is a copy of the plan so you can see the goals and actin steps for the year

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Copy of Viola SCEP 2021-2022 Calendar for Group 3

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OPENING DAY September 9, 2021 Facilitators

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OPENING DAY September 9, 2021 Authentic Learning Opportunities Facilitated by Cathy Battaglia Darlene Boysa Stacey Preiss

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Rudine Sims Bishop's video on mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors.

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Rudine Sims Bishop's video on mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors.

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Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors

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Mirrors and Windows: Diversity in Books and Videos

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Mirrors and Windows: Diversity in Books and Videos

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This article explains mirrors and windows, what to look for in books about diversity and offers a variety of  resources.

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Viola's Library of Culturally Responsive Books

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Viola's Library of Culturally Responsive Books

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This is a compiled list of books that are available in the Viola library that students and teachers can check out.

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Viola Library's Culturally Diverse Books

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Culturally Responsive and Yale E/I book list for Read Alouds for staff

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Culturally Responsive and Yale E/I book list for Read Alouds for staff

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Digital links to Yale EI/Culturally Responsive books as well as books from the Units of Study

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Cultural Responsive and Social Emotional Books

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Professional Development and Literacy Consulting

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We want students to find books in our school that have characters and stories about people like them. Darlene will present. This year our students will be able to identify and reflect on themselves, others, and the world in a variety of texts. Commitment 3- Authentic Learning Opportunities Inclus...

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CRT Score Card- (Culturally Responsive Teaching Score Card)

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CRT Score Card- (Culturally Responsive Teaching Score Card)

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This is the diversity of characters tally score card.

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CRT Score Card- (Culturally Responsive Teaching Scorecard)

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CRT Score Card- (Culturally Responsive Teaching Scorecard)

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The entire Culturally Responsive
Curriculum Scorecard

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A website to help search and find diverse books

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Our collection of picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC) is available to the public. *Inclusion of a title in the collection DOES NOT EQUAL a recommendation.* Click here for more on book evaluation.
COVID-19 Info: Currently, our collection is only available via Interlibrary Loan (ILL). However, we appreciate your patience as these services are still limited and you may find inactive links to the Bates Library Catalog and MARC record on certain book pages.

Find titles using a keyword search below (e.g. adoption, birthday, holidays, etc.), or by selecting one or a combination of filters on the lefthand sidebar below.
First time here? Start here!

4117 books in the collection

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"A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of her own? Whether it's a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal's whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it." -- publisher

"With stunning artwork and heart-singing text, the 2020 winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award brings to life the imagination of Isamu Noguchi. Winner of the Theordor Seuss Geisel Award in 2020 for Stop! Bot!, James Yang imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi. Wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, Isamu sees things through the eyes of a young artist...but also in a way that many children will relate. Stones look like birds. And birds look like stones. Through colorful artwork and exquisite text, Yang translates the essence of Noguchi so that we can all begin to see as an artist sees." -- publisher

"A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd Cooper Today is a special day. Eli knows it's important if he's allowed to miss one second of school, his "hard-earned right." Inspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy, this is the deeply moving story about what is regarded as the first Memorial Day on May 1, 1865. Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston, South Carolina, with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Abolitionists, missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces Black, Brown, and White, they march as one and sing for all those who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War. With poignant prose and celebratory, powerful illustrations, A Day for Rememberin' shines light on the little-known history of this important holiday and reminds us never to forget the people who put their lives on the line for their country. The book is illustrated by award-winning illustrator Floyd Cooper and includes archival photos in the back matter, as well as an author's note, bibliography, timeline, and index." -- publisher

"Being the new kid is hard, a child in the school playground tells us. I can think of better things to ask than if I'm a boy or a girl. Another child comes along and says she gets asked why she always has her nose in a book. Someone else gets asked where they come from. One after another, children share the questions they're tired of being asked again and again - as opposed to what they believe are the most important or interesting things about themselves. As they move around the playground, picking up new friends along the way, there is a feeling of understanding and acceptance among them. And in the end, the new kid comes up with the question they would definitely all like to hear: "Hey kid, want to play?" Sara O'Leary's thoughtful text and Qin Leng's expressive illustrations tell a story about children who are all different, all themselves, all just kids." -- publisher

"As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow! Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America. It's her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when classes are canceled because of too much snow, Isabella misses warm, green, Colombia more than ever. Then Isabella meets Katie and finds out that making friends in the cold is easier than she thought!" -- publisher

"An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can't help but think that maybe he's just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It's an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more. This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that we're better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look." -- publisher

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Search Our Database of Nearly 2,000 Diverse Picture Books | Diverse BookFinder

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Our collection of picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC) is available to the public. *Inclusion of a title in the collection DOES NOT EQUAL a recommendation.* Click here for more on book evaluation. COVID-19 Info: Currently, our collection is only available via Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

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These are ways to weave mirrors and windows into read alouds

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This site is for Viola staff to access assistance & materials for Yale RULER. Ruler Website: https://ruler.online/

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1/20 Faculty Meeting Engagement with Inclusive and Diverse Texts

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1/20 Faculty Meeting Engagement with Inclusive and Diverse Texts

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Cathy Battaglia Darlene Boysa Stacey Preiss Sally Rubin Richards Michelle Speca Millie Vega https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lJXoIPP1ivuvXSodqpXHq5o1xLKsG1MmVw0iDRILwlg/edit?usp=sharing Diverse and Inclusive Texts Strategy 3 Faculty Meeting 1/20/2022