CRIOP by Pillar Implementation Tools

Revising and Strengthening School-Based Tools to Advance Equity and CLSP

This tool includes questions to support the revision and alignment of instructional tools so that they reflect the Transformation Universal Expectation of Advancing Equity and CLSP.

CRIOP Family Collaboration Guide

Collaborating with families is an integral component of culturally responsive instruction. Promoting open communication between families and the teacher, developing partnerships with parents and caregivers, and valuing families’ “funds of knowledge” are culturally responsive practices that build family collaboration (Seitz, 2011). 

• Culturally Proficient Family Engagement Planning Tool

CRIOP Indicators and Equitable Classroom Practices Videos

A collection of videos produced by the Equity Initiatives Unit of Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. They have been cross-referenced to align with the CRIOP Pillars. Each video includes the action in practice as well as the research behind it. The videos are not on YouTube they are housed on the Equity Initiative Unit’s website.  

CLSP Goal and Arc of Learning Guidance 

• Equity and CLSP Professional Arc of Learning Example

These resources are designed to help you develop a professional learning plan that centers equity using the CLSP Continuum and CRIOP as a guide. Thank you to Laryssa Parrish, Principal of The Edwards Middle School, for her support in developing this guidance. 

CLSP & CRIOP Aligned Professional Learning Modules

This is a set of learning experiences that can be used by individuals and teams to deepen knowledge and understanding of equity. This includes tools sourced from other public school systems.

This folder includes 

• Whole CRIOP Final 2018 Google Doc

• CRIOP Pillars Overview

• Draft CRIOP Crosswalk Document

• CRIOP Indicators (English and Spanish)

• CRIOP School Readiness Assessment

• CRIOP Sample Companion Interviews

• CRIOP Professional Development Research Reports