Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders

Proficiency as Expression of Values Principle: Culture is Ever Present Principle: People are Served in Varying Degrees by the Dominant Culture Principle: People Have Group Identities and Personal Identities Principle: Diversity Within Cultures Is Important Principle: Each Group Has Unique Cultural Needs that Must be Respected Principle: The Family, as Defined by each Culture, is the Primary System of Support in the Education of Children Principle: People Who are not Part of the Dominant Culture Have to be at Least Bicultural Principle: Inherent in Cross-cultural Interactions are Social and Communication Dynamics that must be Acknwledged, Adjusted to, and Accepted Principle: The School System must Incorporate Cultural Knowledge into Practice and Policy Making Make it Count Going Deeper Reflection7. The Third Tool: The Cultural Proficiency Continuum The Continuum Going Deeper Reflection8. The Fourth Tool: The Essential Elements The Essential Elements of Cultural Proficiency Analyzing School Leadership Going Deeper ReflectionPart III. Making the Commitment to Cultural Proficiency9. The Case: One Last LookMatrix: How to Use Cultural Proficiency BooksResourcesIntroduction to Resource ActivitiesResource A. Understanding Diversity Activity 1. A Few Definitions Activity 2. Telling Your Story Activity 3. Diversity in Your Life Activity 4. Stand Up Activity 5. Line Up Activity 6. Demographics Activity 7. StarpowerResource B. Getting to Know Myself Activity 1. Journaling Activity 2. Diversity Lifeline Activity 3. Name Five Things Activity 4. Who are You? Activity 5. Who am I? Activity 6. Cultural Portrait Activity 7. Personal Stereotypes I Activity 8. Personal Stereotypes II Activity 9. Process of Personal Change Activity 10. Seven Dynamics of Change Activity 11. Paradigms Activity 12. Strength BombardmentResource C. Getting to Know Your Colleagues and Your Organization Activity 1. Introductory Grid Activity 2. Cultural Perceptions Activity 3. What's Your Name Activity 4. Totems or Crests Activity 5. Family Portrait Activity 6. Group Stereotypes Activity 7. Circle of History Activity 8. Storytelling Activity 9. Voices that Resonate Activity 10. Needs AssessmentResource D. Understanding Power and Privilege Activity 1. Barriers to Cultural Proficiency Activity 2. Culturally Incompetent Organizations Activity 3. Privilege and Entitlement Survey Activity 4. Listening and Hearing Activity 5. Seven Minute DayResource E. Going Deeper with the Principles Activity 1. Guiding Principles Discussion Starters Activity 2. Family Values Activity 3. My Work Values Activity 4. Managing Conflict with Our Core Values Activity 5. Examining Your Organizational ValuesResource F. Going Deeper with The Continuum Activity 1. The Cultural Proficiency Continuum Activity 2. Exploring Behaviors Along the ContinuumResource G. Going Deeper with the Essential Elements Activity 1. Understanding the Essential Elements Activity 2. Essential Elements of Culturally Proficient Leaders Activity 3. Cultural Competence Self AssessmentReferencesIndex