Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders Lindsey
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Dale Ellis, Ed. D
Superintendent
Montgomery County Schools
January 9, 2013
Session 1: An Overview
Cultural Proficiency is a way of
being that allows individuals and
organizations to interact effectively
with people who differ from them.
A Quick Review
What is YOUR education level?
What is YOUR income level?
How does that compare with those that you interact
with in the broader school community?
How does your life blueprint (history, etc.) compare
to that of your students?
Understanding Culture
Culture is much deeper than most people think
about or realize.
When we say the term cultural diversity, what
generally is that interpreted to mean?
Culture is…
Race
Ethnicity
History
Gender
Socio-economic status
What else?
If you can think of a difference, it is probably connected to
culture in some way or it is a sub-culture unto itself.
Our Task
Educate ALL students to the best of their ability and
to the best of our ability.
Can we truly differentiate instruction if our
educators do not understand and acknowledge
difference?
Difference is….
…not an excuse.
…not a crutch.
…not something to whisper about.
Difference is to be celebrated!
Moving Forward
We want to address and capitalize on our diversity.
We want to reinforce positive values about diversity.
We want to reinforce values and behaviors that
produce the best results for children.
We want to leverage previous knowledge in Robert
Marzano’s work, Ruby Payne, and PDSA training to
get the best out of ALL students.
Schedule
January – Overview
February – Chs. 1-3
March – Chs. 4-6
April – Chs. 7-9
May – Resources