How+can+we+make+our+classroom+safe+and+inclusive+for+all+students?

=__How can we make our classroom safe and inclusive for all students?__= On this page, I will list strategies I will use to create a safe and inclusive classroom. I encourage you to edit the page and add your own ideas or thoughts.

__Strategy # 1: TRIBES:__ All my classes will participate in TRIBES or Long-term Learning Communities. The purpose of Tribes is to build an inclusive and safe environment for students within the classroom. My goal is that students will gradually build trust with their Tribe members through inclusive activities they participate in throughout the school year. I hope that students will feel comfortable coming to me with any issues they have within or outside of the classroom. However, if they do not, my goal is that they will feel that they have a peer within their Tribe group that they can turn to for support. Remember, Tribes is meant to be a safe place for students and it is expected that students will not break the trust of Tribes by sharing information outside of the Tribe. This being said, if a student shares information within Tribes that a peer feels the need to report to myself, be aware that I am obligated to report some issues where student safety and well-being may be compensated.

__Strategy # 2: Zero Tolerence:__ In our classroom, there will be a zero tolerence policy for individuals that are insensitive to our individual differences. Comments or actions that make other students feel excluded will be dealt with by myself or the administative staff. Remember, it is your classroom, so help everyone feel comfortable and safe by reminding others to be respectful.

__Strategy # 3: Students with Individual Needs:__ This includes all of you. All students have individual needs and I will work hard to teach in as many styles as possible and will gladly make accomedations to address and reach these needs. Althrough all students have individual needs, some students may have additional special needs that require modifications or accommedations to succeed. If you feel that your needs are not being met, please come talk to me or e-mail me so we can correct this. All students should have an equal opportunity to learn and participate within our classroom.