A school's climate is how its values show up every day in communication, relationships, and decisions. Use this training presentation to lead staff through the four parts of a strong ASL/English Bilingual climate: consistent communication access in every setting, respect and inclusion, treating Deaf knowledge and experience as real expertise, and leadership that models and reinforces these expectations. Built-in scenarios and discussion prompts let teams practice intentional language choices and plan how to move inclusion from one-time events to everyday practice.
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