An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Professional Learning Support for Cultural Standards for Educators Who we are and the title of our presentation. SERRC has been the leader in the state of Alaska around cultural standards for teacher evaluation including the development and support of professional learning of these standards for both teachers and principals. Learn how the professional learning has evolved into a blended learning approach with three collaborative partnerships and also contains a virtual coaching model. Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008

An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Take Away 1 Learn how a model of collaborative partnerships with outside vendors and non-profits helps to build cultural capital. Who we are and the title of our presentation. SERRC has been the leader in the state of Alaska around cultural standards for teacher evaluation including the development and support of professional learning of these standards for both teachers and principals. Learn how the professional learning has evolved into a blended learning approach with three collaborative partnerships and also contains a virtual coaching model. Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008

Collaborative Partnerships An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Collaborative Partnerships Learn how a model of collaborative partnerships with outside vendors and non-profits helps to build cultural capital. By cultural capital, we mean they provided a product, service, and internal sustainability or capacity building. Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008

An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Take Away 2 Learn how a blended approach of professional learning can be applied with students in the classroom. Who we are and the title of our presentation. SERRC has been the leader in the state of Alaska around cultural standards for teacher evaluation including the development and support of professional learning of these standards for both teachers and principals. Learn how the professional learning has evolved into a blended learning approach with three collaborative partnerships and also contains a virtual coaching model. Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008

Blended Approach of Professional Learning An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Blended Approach of Professional Learning Learn how a blended approach of professional learning can be applied with students in the classroom. The first approach in building a blended model was to implement it with the teachers first in their own learning. Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008

Theory of Action We believe that when teachers leverage and utilize: Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices Rigorous Teaching and Learning Practices Blended Personalized Learning Then students will be authentically connected, motivated, and engaged in their learning process.

Cultural Connections: Learning Apps An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Cultural Connections: Learning Apps Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008

An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Take Away 3 Learn how a virtual model of coaching works using a focused, intensive approach to using video, protocols for problems of practice, reflection, and adaptation. Who we are and the title of our presentation. SERRC has been the leader in the state of Alaska around cultural standards for teacher evaluation including the development and support of professional learning of these standards for both teachers and principals. Learn how the professional learning has evolved into a blended learning approach with three collaborative partnerships and also contains a virtual coaching model. Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008

Virtual Model of Coaching An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Virtual Model of Coaching Learn how a virtual model of coaching works using a focused, intensive approach using video, protocols for problems of practice, reflection, and adaptation. Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008

Thought Partner Conversation Cycle

Thought Partner Conversation Steps

Thought Partner Step 5

An Introduction to Cultural Proficiency Being involved in this grant has changed the way I teach. -Passages Lead Teacher - Hoonah, Alaska Takeaway– Time and Very explicit communication up front with roles and expectations and the grant being a development grant best guesses were being made so flexibility was a must – you can’t predict expectations, reactions, issues, etc. Prepared by Kikanza Nuri Robins (c)2008