1. Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy
1.1. Cultural Continuum
1.1.1. core features found within culture manifest behavior connection to intersectionalities
1.2. Culturally Responsive Practices
1.2.1. teachers to be more aware of different cultural frames of reference
1.2.2. teachers to ensure other cultural lenses are taught
1.3. Inclusive Education
1.3.1. there is no one magic solution or pedagogy to solve problems have to reach a wider audience by being flexible and using multiple teaching strategies
2. Student Voice
2.1. students involved in decision making at schools
2.2. extra curricular activities to represent the needs and interests of the school body
2.3. meet student interest
2.4. ongoing process to gather information
3. Family Engagement
3.1. strategies to keeping families engaged in their students learning
3.1.1. - ongoing communication - newsletters and calendars - meet the teacher night - invite parent volunteers - use of agendas - be visible within within the community
4. Inclusive Education
4.1. built on equity and inclusion
4.2. clear communication with the public
4.3. embedded into policies and practices
4.4. student centered
4.5. goal to reduce gaps in student learning/achievement
4.6. safe learning environments
5. Approaches to Inclusive Education
5.1. 4 approaches
5.1.1. social action approach
5.1.2. additive approach
5.1.3. contribution approach
5.1.4. transformative approach
6. Community Partners
6.1. Schools to partner with community agencies to promote inclusivity
6.1.1. Educational or family support
6.1.2. - Island Lake Conservation Area - Orangeville Public Library -DCAF - Choices Youth Shelter