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The National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems

Supporting state and local school systems to assure a quality, culturally responsive education for all students.
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Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol SIOP Model

The SIOP Model* is a research-based and validated model of sheltered instruction. Professional development in the SIOP Model helps teachers plan and deliver lessons that allow English learners to acquire academic knowledge as they develop English language proficiency.
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Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence (CREDE)

Focused on improving the education of students whose ability to reach their potential is challenged by language or cultural barriers, race, geographic location, or poverty.
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Culturally Responsive Response To Intervention

Culturally responsive educational systems are grounded in the belief that culturally and linguistically diverse students can excel in academic endeavors. Culturally responsive RTI frameworks have the potential to address issues of disproportionate representation
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English-Spanish Special Ed. Glossary

A useful guide for interpreters and bilingual professionals in the schools.
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