This workshop, based on the book A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby Payne, is designed to give registrants an in-depth look at poverty and how it relates to their students.  Ten actions that can be implemented in classrooms the next day will be covered.  Other needs/issues/problems addressed in this workshop include:

·         Achievement gap

·         Accountability

·         Poverty

·         Discipline

·         Understanding differences

·         Economic class behaviors and mindsets

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.


This workshop aligns with the Educator Effectiveness tenet.