Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders - Tapa blanda

In Cultural Proficiency, there is clarity about the values and common sense underpinning the need for cultural proficiency, and about how to develop that proficiency in a way that will serve us all. (Marlin Foxworth, Superintendent)

The book is appropriate for educational leaders in almost any setting, since it raises issues that face us all as we seek to move beyond being merely competent to becoming proficient in understanding the complex connections between culture and schooling. (Carol Bartell, Dean)

Cultural Proficiency, Second Edition asks individuals and organizations to come to a deep understanding of their own culture and how it affects others. Each chapter contains crucial insights, cogent discussion, and activities that delve deeply into who we are, the impact of culture, and how organizations can understand and integrate the dynamics of difference. (Kirk P. Perucca, President/CEO)

This book is an essential and invaluable guide for those brave enough to venture into unchartered waters. It gave me hope that cultural competency is attainable. (Marsha Jacobs, Former Executive/Clinical Director)

`This book presents a rationale to support leaders of schools who are committed to cultural proficiency and provides a manual to work towards achieving this` - School Leadership & Management

Cultural Proficiency, Second Edition, incorporates suggestions and feedback from the authors' colleagues, readers, clients, and students, resulting in an easier-to-use format and updated features, including 39 structured activities for developing cultural proficiency.