The document discusses strategies for raising achievement among non-dominant student groups. It recommends moving from a deficit model, which focuses on students' weaknesses, to an asset model that builds on their strengths. Specific strategies include making the classroom learner-centered by activating prior knowledge, community-centered by engaging families, and knowledge-centered through inquiry-based learning and cooperative groups. Formative assessments should focus on understanding and application over quantity. The overall goal is to provide an equitable and culturally-responsive education for all students.

3. our population is changing * U.S. Census 2008

4. our population is changing

5. Colorado is changing * Colorado Children's Campaign, 2008

6. our system is not living up to its promise * Colorado Department of Education, 2009

7. further evidence of not meeting our promise * Colorado Department of Higher Education, 2009

8. Evidence our system is not working * Colorado Department of Education, 2009

9. evidence our system is not working * Colorado Department of Education, 2009

10. Science Csap w/quality education * Colorado Department of Education, 2009

15. How people learn (branford et al., 2000) (branford et al., 2000) Community Learner Assessment Knowledge

17. engage families with content

18. TEam building: write, round, robin 1 4 2 3 What’s your favorite song? I like... I like... I like... I like... 3’s stand up. Group 5, tell me what your partners said. 1 said.., 2 said.., and 4 said... Start with #1 and say what you thought. Writing

28. Example notebook

32. Unique evaluations

36. big ideas document

37. Embedded Assessments document

39. Thank you for believing in us!