Culturally Proficient Education
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Culturally Proficient Instruction
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Author : Kikanza J. Nuri-Robins
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2011-11-29
Culturally Proficient Instruction written by Kikanza J. Nuri-Robins and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-29 with Education categories.
Are you doing all you can to improve teaching and learning? Culturally proficient instruction is the result of an inside-out journey of teaching and learning during which you explore your values and behaviors while evaluating the policies and practices of your workplace. The journey deepens your understanding of yourself and your community of practice. In the newest version of their best-selling book, the authors invite you to reflect on how you engage with your students and your colleagues as a community of learners. The third edition features a case study to show cultural proficiency in practice and: An updated discussion of standards-based education guidelines A conceptual framework for the tools of cultural proficiency New language for understanding the microaggressions of dominant cultures An integrated guide for use with study groups Each chapter contains reflective activities and group work conducive to collaborative professional development. Culturally Proficient Instruction is invaluable for anyone dedicated to creating an environment in which all learners can succeed.
The Culturally Proficient School
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Author : Randall B. Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2013-06-12
The Culturally Proficient School written by Randall B. Lindsey and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-12 with Education categories.
The groundbreaking guide to cultural proficiency in schools, updated to meet today’s challenges This fully updated second edition of The Culturally Proficient School—likely the most influential book yet on improving the learning experience by valuing diversity and cultural dignity— is more relevant, accessible and effective than ever. Incorporating up-to-date research and reader feedback, the new content includes: Instructive vignettes that reflect contemporary truths about educational diversity and moral leadership Emphasis on skills development, including the art and science of conversation A conceptual framework that leaves no doubt about the first steps to take towards a more culturally proficient school
Cultural Proficiency
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Author : Randall B. Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2009-06-02
Cultural Proficiency written by Randall B. Lindsey and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-02 with Education categories.
Embark on a journey toward cultural proficiency that results in professional growth and organizational change! This powerful third edition offers fresh approaches, a revised organization, and new activities that enable leaders to engage in effective interactions with students, educators, and the communities they serve. The authors meticulously provide information gathered from their experiences working with schools, educational agencies, and organizations across the United States and Canada and show how school leaders can: Gain a personal understanding of what cultural proficiency means in practice Use collaborative activities to effect change in a school Lead a learning community toward becoming a culturally proficient organization
Cultural Proficiency
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Author : Randall B. Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2018-08-02
Cultural Proficiency written by Randall B. Lindsey and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-02 with Education categories.
Our students’ futures depend upon it: If we’re to guarantee equitable access and improved academic outcomes for our historically underserved students, then we must first confront the deeply rooted biases and practices that for far too long have limited them. That’s where Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders has already benefited tens of thousands of schools leaders--and the students, teachers, and communities they serve. Cultural Proficiency helps us all establish a mindset and worldview for effectively describing and responding to inequities. Its inside-outside approach to leadership is grounded in the assumption that honest introspection is a requirement to leading equity-driven change. And now, with updated content, new case studies, expanded vignettes, new activities and study guides, and an updated matrix, this fourth edition is more urgently needed than ever. What leaders love most is the way Cultural Proficiency lays the groundwork for powerful organizational growth with resources to: Engage colleagues in collaborative dialogue about creating powerful teaching and learning environments Recognize and respond to both individual and group differences to break down barriers Use the Cultural Proficiency Continuum to assess the limitations of school practices and identify opportunities to shift the culture Take this first step on the Cultural Proficiency journey and soon enough you, too, can create equitable educational opportunities and more inclusive environments in which differences are embraced. “This book is a riveting and unparalleled resource for all educational merchants of hope. . . . The insights, learning strategies, and professional development structures in this edition illuminate a path for all leaders to successfully commit to the journey of being equity champions!” --Dr. Erick E. Witherspoon, National Director of Equity Professional Development Services Generation Ready “There is no greater honor than to have one’s professional work become the inspiration for a new way of thinking, and transformative literature and action that change the world for schools and the children and youth they serve. I am grateful that the ideas have been so skillfully brought to scale by these authors.” --Dr. Terry L. Cross, MSW, Founder and Senior Advisor National Indian Child Welfare Association
Leading Change Through The Lens Of Cultural Proficiency
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Author : Jaime Welborn
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
Release Date : 2022
Leading Change Through The Lens Of Cultural Proficiency written by Jaime Welborn and has been published by Corwin Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Educational equalization categories.
"Leading Change through the Lens of Cultural Proficiency is rooted in the proven tools of Cultural Proficiency and a case study of an actual P-12 school district that contended with its own approach to teaching and valuing students of diverse backgrounds. Using vignettes focused on community engagement, leadership, implementation frameworks, and collaborative professional learning communities, the authors demonstrate and recommend organizational changes necessary for uncovering and remedying inequities like those described above. The book is designed to support school leaders in developing policies and fostering practices that respond to the educational and social needs of all students"--
Culturally Proficient Education
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Author : Randall B. Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2010-04-14
Culturally Proficient Education written by Randall B. Lindsey and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-14 with Education categories.
"This new application for cultural proficiency is a testament to the educator-student relationship based on respect, understanding, and a common purpose, no matter what the background or culture of the student happens to be. We can′t afford for more students to disengage from education. Thankfully, the authors provide a framework that builds on where we are and that moves us toward a positive, asset-building environment rather than a destructive deficit mind-set." —Kathleen Gavin, Coordinator of Professional Development Great Prairie Area Education Agency, Burlington, IA Develop culturally proficient policies and practices that create opportunities for students of poverty! Written to counter the perspective that students from low-income backgrounds come to school with certain deficits that prevent them from learning, this timely resource provides educators with the knowledge and skills to maximize educational opportunities for all students, independent of students′ socioeconomic status. The authors examine equity and social issues through the lens of cultural proficiency, an approach that emphasizes how educators can break down self-imposed barriers to student success through self-reflection, personal change, and organizational reform. Focusing on students′ strengths, this guide provides: An examination of how poverty intersects with other groupings, such as race, ethnicity, language acquisition, and gender Effective teaching and leadership strategies grounded in the latest research Vignettes and case studies showing the faces of poverty and the barriers they face Reflective activities and self-check protocols that guide readers toward effective practices Culturally Proficient Education helps teachers and school leaders clear the path to success for students of all social and economic backgrounds.
Culturally Proficient Inclusive Schools
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Author : Delores B. Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2017-05-25
Culturally Proficient Inclusive Schools written by Delores B. Lindsey and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-25 with Education categories.
Create inclusive educational environments that benefit ALL learners! As schools become more diverse with students of differing abilities and needs, this self-reflective and action-oriented guide helps you create and support more inclusive schools and classrooms that intentionally educate all students. Using the Five Essential Elements of Cultural Proficiency as a roadmap, this book presents: Students’ learning differences as just that – differences rather than deficits Strategies that show you how to break though the common barriers to culturally proficient and inclusive schooling Assessments that gauge your awareness and show you how to best serve every student’s needs
Culturally Proficient Practice
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Author : Reyes L. Quezada
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2012-07-23
Culturally Proficient Practice written by Reyes L. Quezada and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-23 with Education categories.
Help your English learning students achieve academic success! U.S. demographics are quickly shifting, and it is more important than ever to reach and teach English learning students. Designed to empower educators to become agents of change in their classrooms, schools, and communities, this guide introduces the principles of Cultural Proficiency and how they can help improve educators′ ability to effectively teach English language learners. This book features: Activities that build core Cultural Proficiency skills and promote personal transformation A chapter-by-chapter rubric for working effectively with English learning students A conversation-starting case story featuring the River View School District Strategies for using action research to improve the success of English learning students By focusing on Cultural Proficiency—and the underlying causes of EL achievement gaps—educators can uncover ways to break down academic barriers and use students′ cultural background as educational assets. "This is a valuable resource for staff developers creating culturally proficient learning environments to close the achievement gap. This work focuses on English learning students with the same ′inside out′ approach as the authors′ previous work. A perfect asset for a professional learning community book study!" —Linda Fisher, Staff Development Coordinator Lincoln Unified School District, Stockton, CA "The book provides the school leader with the tools to engage themselves and others in making English learning students a priority. It is a must read for educators to get those hard and healthy conversations started and to examine our school practices and policies." —Lori Henderson, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Manitoba, Canada
Culturally Proficient Coaching
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Author : Delores B. Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2019-11-28
Culturally Proficient Coaching written by Delores B. Lindsey and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-28 with Education categories.
Why a new edition of Culturally Proficient Coaching? Why now, especially? Because several polarizing years later, there’s even greater urgency for us all to critically examine our attitudes, beliefs, and practices when working with students who look or sound "different." No matter how broadly you define coach, no matter which coaching model you follow, this is the resource to help you get started. With the first edition, the authors’ big goal was to shift our thinking in service of standards-based teaching and leading, and equitable interactions that support all students achieving at highest levels. Now, with this second edition, the authors add a third goal: to encourage a more holistic mindset and expanded contextual uses. New features include: Enhanced research on the effectiveness of coaching in educational settings New data on response to implicit bias and microaggressions--subtle and unintentional, yet destructive, forms of discrimination that continue to marginalize Refinement and updating of the Tools of Cultural Proficiency, which enable you to provide equitable life-affirming experiences to all cultural groups Expanded models of Culturally Proficient Coaching Conversations A special section on crafting Breakthrough Questions to shift entrenched mindsets and barriers to Cultural Proficiency By design, Culturally Proficient Coaching is an intentional, inside-out approach that mediates a person’s thinking toward values, beliefs, and behaviors that enable effective cross-cultural interactions and equitable learning environments. Here’s your opportunity to serve as that expert and trusted mediator, boosting educators′ cultural confidence and consciousness, while honing their coaching skills. "We owe it to ourselves and to our children to productively embrace and engage diversity, with all of its tensions, for the sustainability of humanity. These authors have given us the invitation, the road map, and the call to action. the embarkment is up to each one of us." --Carolyn M. McKanders, Director Emeritus Center for Adaptive Schools and Thinking Collaborative
Culturally Proficient Learning Communities
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Author : Delores B. Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2009-08-03
Culturally Proficient Learning Communities written by Delores B. Lindsey and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-03 with Education categories.
Close the achievement gap with equity-focused professional learning communities! Integrating the four Tools of Cultural Proficiency with the PLC framework, this relevant guide offers school leaders, district administrators, and staff developers a collaborative approach to address bias and inequity. The authors discuss the impact of our history on cultural understanding and provide a wealth of practical strategies and tools for building equity-focused PLCs, including: Templates, protocols, activities, and rubrics for deconstructing inequity in student achievement Stories, tools, and thinking prompts to guide an inside-out transformation toward cultural proficiency An extended example of one school district’s journey