Inform.
Influence.
Inspire.
Impact.

Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness (CLR) Is For Everyone.

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The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

Making CLR Essential

Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness (CLR) is a way of being and a way of doing. Being CLR is done with sensitivity, understanding and awareness. Doing CLR means validating and affirming underserved students, families, and communities.

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"I saw students come alive, smile, laugh, and enjoy my math class. Before using these strategies, I felt like I was teaching/talking to myself. Class was long, boring and I (and the students) were frustrated. I know where my students are academically because I am listening to them talk, think, collaborate, and create more."
- Anonymous Elementary School Teacher

What We do

Validate, Affirm, Build, and Bridge ™

We educate all stakeholders in what it means to  be culturally and linguistically responsive in meaningful ways, not just in namesake or in policy. For the past 24 years and counting, over 250,000 people have experienced professional learning in cultural responsiveness. 

influence

Shift thoughts and actions around equity/cultural responsiveness from stagnation to innovation to transformation

inspire

Empower all stakeholders to take ownership of the possibilities and to sustain their journeys to responsiveness

impact

Demonstrate results that lead to transformative practices


How We Serve
Experience The CLR Revolution

We provide professional learning experiences geared toward gaining foundational CLR knowledge, implementing CLR practices, and sustaining CLR over time.

Online Learning: Discover flexible learning opportunities online via VABB Academy. The choice of when and where is yours.

In-Person Learning: Explore in-person learning opportunities – Thought-Provoking and Intellectually-Stimulating

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What We Have Achieved

  • Positive impact on teachers, from all teachers who get one-on-one coaching throughout the school year.

  • Shifted mindset and cultivated skillsets for all content areas and grade levels.

  • Teachers’ mindsets shift in such a way that they do not blame their students for difficult behavior, but reflect on how they can change their practice to garner engagement and learning.

  • Teachers’ skill sets develop so that learning is more student-centered and engaging.

  • Students are more engaged and academically successful in classrooms where the teacher has participated in CLR PD.

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