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1. Analyze characteristics and issues facing students living in poverty (WI DPI Teacher Standards 2 and 3)
   
   
2. Reflect on the impact of socioeconomic class on student achievement  (WI DPI Teacher Standards 2, 3, 6, and 10)
   
   
3. Critically analyze the potential differences between the socioeconomic backgrounds of teachers and the students they serve and how these differences can lead to stereotyping and misunderstanding. (WI DPI Teacher Standards 2, 3)
   
   
4. Articulate and apply evidence-based strategies that promote achievement of students of poverty (WI DPI Teacher Standards 4, 5, and 7)
   
   
5. Analyze the latest research and practical approaches building partnerships between schools and other non-school supports including families, early childhood education settings, and after school programs (WI DPI Teacher Standards 3, 6, and 10)
   
   
6. Evaluate a school's current stage of curriculum transformation and partnerships between schools and non-school supports as compared to high-performing high-poverty schools  (WI DPI Teacher Standards 7 and 9)
   
   
7. Develop an action plan which incorporates modifications for diverse learners and demonstrates creation of a positive learning climate, elimination of bias within a classroom or school using recognized criteria, and application of current research about the needs of students living in poverty  (WI DPI Teacher Standards 2, 3, 6, 9, and 10)
   
   

Alignment with Teaching Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:

Wisconsin Teaching Standards (WI DPI): 2, 3, 7

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 1 and 4

No travel to campus is required. Because this class is online and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; there are no required "live" chat sessions. 

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