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Teach students about growth mindset

Engage students in conversations around rigorous learning

Cultivate students’ belonging mindsets: “I belong in an AP class” / “I can succeed in an AP class”

Help students practice stress and frustration management skills

Provide structures for students to participate in establishing classroom norms and revisit/revise regularly

Explicitly teach and model for students how to ask for and access help

After a few weeks of class, open dialogue with students about additional supports they need

Assign students to set goals for AP class participation and learning

Help students develop a collective sense of belonging and supportive peer culture in AP: “We are all in this together.”

Establish peer support systems for students to encourage each other and help each others’ progress and success

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