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Introductions

Cultural Proficiency Dana Smith Solutions VII, Inc. Diversity Consultant Anita Richardson Professional Learning Director Henry County Schools

Cultural Proficiency Dana Smith Solutions VII, Inc. Diversity Consultant Carey Griffith R.E.A.L. Facilitator Stockbridge High School Theo Strange R.E.A.L. Facilitator Eagles Landing Middle School Sakile Flowers R.E.A.L. Facilitator Oakland Elementary School Heather Toliver R.E.A.L. Facilitator Stockbridge High School

Cultural Proficiency Anita Richardson Professional Learning Director Henry County Schools Kathy Wilson R.E.A.L. Facilitator Union Grove Middle School Toni Barnes R.E.A.L. Facilitator Stockbridge High School

Ground Rules

“Worldwide: Growing numbers of people and nations will discover that if we manage our diversity well, it will enrich us. If we don’t manage our diversity well it will divide us.” Gary Marx Sixteen Trends: Their Profound Impact on Our Future Ensuring success for each student

To close the achievement gap between identified groups of students To open dialogue regarding diversity issues of prejudice, personal bias, terminology, and racism To support multiculturalism through collaborations among community organizations Ensuring success for each student Respecting Equally All Cultures in Henry County

Recognize personal bias and how it affects one’s interaction with others Explore the value of diversity and improve inter-group relations Recognize that all individuals are to be recognized, understood, and appreciated for their diversity and the value and contributions they provide to a quality school system Respecting Equally All Cultures in Henry County Ensuring success for each student

Cultural Proficiency Honoring the differences among cultures, viewing diversity as a benefit, and interacting knowledgeably and respectfully among a variety of cultural groups. Lindsey, R., Roberts, L.N., & CampbellJones, F. (2005). The Culturally Proficient School An Implementation Guide for school Leaders, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc.

The Essential Five Elements: Five behavioral standards for measuring, and planning for growth toward cultural competency are: 1. Assessing Culture: Name the Differences 2. Valuing Diversity: Claim the Differences 3. Managing the Dynamics of Differences: Reframe the Conflicts Caused by Differences 4.Adapting to Diversity: Change to Make a Difference 5.Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge: Train About Differences

Multi-cultural Greetings

Henry County Schools Cultural Proficiency Expectations The following activities will be expected from all schools during the school: §All certified and classified staff will participate in the Cultural Proficiency Overview dialogues (Assessing Culture and Valuing Diversity). You may schedule this two hour session with Anita Richardson §Designate staff members who are dedicated to coordinating Cultural Proficiency activities and serving as a building liaison for the school. §Involve students in the Cultural Proficiency activities

Available Student Cultural Proficiency Programs Activity/ResourceContact Person No Place For Hate Program (K-12) Free program offered through the Anti- Defamation League (ADL) Holli Education Project Coordinator ADL Peer Student Diversity Training – A World of Difference (High Schools) Anita Richardson Power Over Prejudice (POP) Summit for Middle Schools POP 2008 will be held Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, 2008 at the Georgia Tech Student Center. School Enrollment Form Deadline: October 15, 2008 "The Anti Prejudice Consortium Summit Website:

Groupness Age Birth Order Conflict Management Style Decision Making Ethnicity Gender Geographic area Height IQ Kinesthetic Learning Style Language Mannerisms Nationality Principles/Practices Race Recreation Sexual Orientation Significant Life Events Technological Skills Socio-economic Class

Identity Molecules

Silent Beats

Relationships

Happy To Be Nappy and Other Me Stories

Let’s Get Real

“F” Card FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY CAREFULLY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF MANY YEARS OF EXPERTS.

The Power of Teachers

The Power of Bus Drivers I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element on the bus. It’s my personal approach that creates the climate. It’s my daily mood that makes the weather. As a bus driver, I posses a tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or deescalated and a child humanized or dehumanized. Rephased by Haim Ginott

Cultural Proficiency Dana Smith Solutions VII, Inc. Diversity Consultant Anita Richardson Professional Learning Director Henry County Schools

Cultural Proficiency Dana Smith Solutions VII, Inc. Diversity Consultant Carey Griffith R.E.A.L. Facilitator Stockbridge High School Theo Strange R.E.A.L. Facilitator Eagles Landing Middle School Sakile Flowers R.E.A.L. Facilitator Oakland Elementary School Heather Toliver R.E.A.L. Facilitator Stockbridge High School

Cultural Proficiency Anita Richardson Professional Learning Director Henry County Schools Kathy Wilson R.E.A.L. Facilitator Union Grove Middle School Toni Barnes R.E.A.L. Facilitator Stockbridge High School