A Community Agreement is a living document of statements that guides how the classroom community members work and interact with each other. These are sometimes referred to as “norms” or “contracts,” but “community agreement” emphasizes inclusivity and a shared commitment → Rules are a top down approach. 

This document provides suggestions and considerations for co-creating an inclusive environment with students to promote teaching, learning, and engagement. Small actions we take can be very impactful, so don't underestimate the power of each choice made during class sessions.

Chelsea Balderrama, former NYFA Coordinator and Prima Gonzalez, LA-CETL Director, further explore Inclusive Classroom Practices by focusing on the small, but impactful, choices that can lead to co-constructing an optimal environment for teaching and learning. These steps have many positive implications including classroom management, productive dialoguing, and creating a sense of belonging.

• Embracing Community Resource Guide 

A primer on turning syllabi into tools for active learning & transparency. 

A quick start guide for instructor's looking for guidance on classroom management. 

*Please note: This deck has some information specific to the NY-Campus