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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

Build in structures to learn about the culture, language, and values of students

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