and information from the California Department of Education, California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and 

Imperial County Special Education Local Plan Area (

SELPA) to address the most pressing needs for serving English Learners with Disabilities during these challenging times. The meeting content will reference the California English Learner Roadmap and theCalifornia Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities.

 

Lori Delale-O’Connor, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, discusses cultural influences on behavior and explains the importance of re-examining classroom practices and perceptions of acceptable student behavior. She also discusses how demographic differences can lead to cultural gaps that negatively impact students and offers examples of how teachers can implement culturally sustaining practices to create inclusive classrooms where all students feel supported (time: 15:27).

Lori Delale O’Connor, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, discusses why it’s important for teachers to consider students’ cultures when developing a behavior management plan. She also explains how a thoughtful approach to student culture can help teachers create culturally responsive statements of purpose, develop unbiased rules, and deliver fair consequences (time: 12:14).