Overall Focus: Developing lesson plans that reflect and respond to the cultural diversity of students.

Facilitator: Rawlin Rosario of West Ed

Day 1: Foundations of Culturally Responsive Lesson Planning (50 minutes)

• Knowledge of Self-reflection: How cultural identities shape teaching (15 min)

• Framework overview: Key principles of culturally responsive teaching (15 min)

• Curriculum analysis: Examining "windows and mirrors" in materials (15 min)

• Closing reflection and preview of Day 2 (5 min)

Day 2: Elements of Culturally Responsive Lessons (50 minutes)

• Connecting to Day 1: From theory to practice (5 min)

• Lesson analysis: Identifying culturally responsive elements in model lessons (20 min)

• Framework application: Using the cultural responsiveness continuum (15 min)

• Discussion: Strategies for incorporating student voice and cultural knowledge (10 min)

Day 3: Designing Culturally Responsive Lessons (50 minutes)

• Connecting to Day 2: From analysis to design (5 min)

• Content integration: Incorporating diverse perspectives in curriculum (15 min)

• Instructional strategies: Methods that support diverse learners (15 min)

• Collaborative planning: Beginning lesson transformation (15 min)

Day 4: Implementation and Sustainability (50 minutes)

• Connecting to Day 3: From design to implementation (5 min)

• Lesson sharing: Presenting transformed lesson ideas (15 min)

• Action planning: Creating a culturally responsive unit plan (20 min)

• Commitment and accountability structures (10 min)