Your biases are great shortcuts, but there is a cost, too. They can damage lives of not just your students, but yours, too. Use this simple, 2-part process to defragment, unglue and erase biases. Get the tools straight from the top researchers who know this process the best. As you de-bias more and more issues, your options open up and students will feel the change for the better.

As you grow in the use of your equity tools, there’s a problem. Unless your identities “allow” you make changes and feel comfortable doing it, you might struggle. Check out these additional “hats” to wear daily in your workplace with expanding roles. Soon, your identities are helping you to do your work better.

Many tell you to build “strong relationships” with your students. But the reality is that your limiter is not just your time, but the decision about the level of relationship. You will only have the time for a small portion of students to access your Level 3 (Ally), but you will have time for Levels 1 and 2 (support and courtesy). Your skills will help you allocate based on student needs.

Equity may seem a bit fuzzy or nebulous at times. This colorful reminder graphic helps you narrow down to the specifics to remind you of your strategy. Or it can get you to the bigger picture to keep equity in mind. In either case, it’s bonanza for newbies and a quick reminder for veterans in the process.

Many staff struggle with the relevance issues. Your initial buy-in can be fostered with curiosity, arousal and anticipation. But the deeper relevance has to connect with the student’s culture. Learn how to do it with confidence and ease with these insider tools.

Evidence suggests that the ability to make predictions is a priceless life skill. Why? Your brain makes 1000’s of predictions a day. Everything you say, feel and do engages predictions. For students on the spectrum, the world seems magical, where things appear out of nowhere. Or, they are in states of constant distress, unable to predict what’s next. That's why many resist changes, require high familiarity, repetition and dislike surprises. This handout can give you the tools to start giving the power of prediction to those who need it the most.

The best way to help students learn are those tools that work the best for that individual. This graphic reminds you of the seven factors that influence learning the most. You get both the big picture and the details what supports better learning. By keeping this chart present, you can quickly scan your options and identify new strategies for success.

This impactful pdf features 50 slides to help you understand how you stress yourself (and how to do it less). You’ll learn vital tools for prevention, resistance and resilience. Plus, as a bonus, learn ways to implement new habits that make the changes lasting.

This short process prepares you mind, body and heart to start a new behavior. It is a thorough, compact and evidence-based pathway to starting and keeping new habits. With 40% of your behaviors defined as habits, you must prioritize positive ones. Here’s how to do it.

This list is short, succinct and highly valuable. Based on years of usage and strong research, everything on this list will calm, slow down and ease you into the next steps. Read it thoroughly and carefully several times. Integrate it, then practice mentally or in front of a mirror. Soon, you’ll be confident you can serve both your students and your self in those stressful moments.

Learn how they are used, when to use them and what to do. Energizers have a high effect size and should be used every 15-20 minutes. Good ones can raise effort, clarity and teamwork. Check these out and find your gems.

Start with the graphic overview for Equity. Use it to organize the equity approaches. The additional download is different. It’s a simple daily checklist. How easy is it? Walk into your classroom, check your list, make the adjustments and you’re good to go. The book list is simple, check the box next to the books you have read as you grow your cultural proficiency.

In any learning experience, we typically start out with discovery. Let's find out what you already know about the impact that poverty has on your students. You’ll want to either print this out or just have a pad of paper, so your can write out the answers. Avoid doing this quiz in your head; you get deeper learning when you write down your responses. Take this seriously; you'll want to find out exactly where you stand and discover what you already do know about poverty.

The stories in your head are the compilation of biases, experiences, perceptions and judgments. But they are critical; you know them and share them, so they begin to form the story of your life. Here’s where you come in. Start from scratch and create a new better story in 15 minutes. It’s real and it works!