Academy 1: Understanding Cultural Responsiveness

Academy Abstract:

In this academy we explore what it means to be culturally responsive as it applies to educators and education. In education, cultural responsivity involves creating equitable opportunities for all students.



Academy Outcomes:

As a result of the activities and information shared at this Leadership Academy, module participants will:

  • Define the Dimensions of Culturally Responsive Education
  • Recognize what Culturally Responsive Practices look like at the organizational, personal, and instructional levels
  • Identify the role of school culture, prejudice reduction, and knowledge construction in creating culturally responsive educational systems
  • Develop an understanding of contributive, additive, transformative, and social action models as they apply to practice

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