INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
Learning Objectives:
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Understand your districts concept of effective communication with the population that it serves. This may include forming connections with community leaders as to not plan inappropriate interventions.
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Development of a knowledge base including networks, lines of communication, and systems to better respond to the needs of children.
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Identify consultants, community contacts, and use of developed system/network of support to answer culturally relevant questions or concerns.
Pre-module Reading:
Schilsky, M. (n.d.). Social justice standards: Unpacking diversity. Retrieved from https://www.tolerance.org/professional-development/social-justice-standards-unpacking-diversity
Module 4:
Post-module Activity:
Perform a school-wide cultural audit. Look for areas where you can make changes to improve and create the most impactful changes for the student population you serve.
Nelson, J. A., & Bustamante, R. M. (2008). The School-Wide Cultural Competence
Observation Checklist for professional school counselors: An assessment tool for leading
culturally and linguistically diverse schools. In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleuer, & R. K. Yep
(Eds.), Compelling counseling interventions: Celebrating VISTAS' fifth anniversary (pp.
211-220). Ann Arbor, MI: Counseling Outfitters. Retrieved from
https://www.greatschoolspartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/SCCOC_March_2017.pdf
