BLT Manual

Equity Lens

Skills

Work with Adult Learners

Awareness of own biases, both explicit and implicit Understands the difference between equity and equality Identifies and addresses inequities within systems Practices culturally responsive teaching Combats discrimination Listens to intentionally hear and understand all voices Questions to encourage equity of voice Uses inclusive data sources Advocates for access and opportunity for all learners

Content & Pedagogy Knowledge

Communicate

Equity Lens

Systems Thinking

Collaborate

"Effective teacher leaders must have an equity lens, ensuring that every decision and action promotes fairness and addresses disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes." — Linda Darling-Hammond, from "The Flat World and Education: How America's Commitment to Equity Will Determine Our Future."

Dispositions

Recognizes the power of differences and seeks to work with diverse perspectives Has the courage to ask hard questions Challenges assumptions Believes in the capacity for growth and change for self and others Self-reflective, empathetic, and compassionate Understands the limits of one’s own perspectives

Adapted from CSTP Teacher Leader Framework