We often hear about people who believe the glass is half empty or half full. Have you heard the glass can be refilled? How does changing our perception from a deficit mindset (glass half-empty) to an asset-based mindset (glass can be refilled) improve how we perceive our students and how they perceive themselves? What is an asset-based approach to education? All students need to be “seen” in classroom materials and find relevance in topics that connect with their interests to be engaged with the content. Lowering our expectations of students or having a deficit mindset influences how students think of themselves. This session will focus on an asset-based approach that emphasizes how to instill a sense of belonging in language learners by scaffolding new content, engaging students with classroom materials they relate to and are excited about, and providing edtech solutions that ensure inclusivity and acceptance of learning differences.