{"product_id":"cultural-proficiency-a-manual-for-school-leaders-9781506390543","title":"Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur students' futures depend upon it: If we're to guarantee equitable access and improved academic outcomes for our historically underserved students, then we must first confront the deeply rooted biases and practices that for far too long have limited them. That's where \u003cem\u003eCultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders \u003c\/em\u003ehas already benefited tens of thousands of schools leaders--and the students, teachers, and communities they serve. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eCultural Proficiency\u003c\/em\u003e helps us all establish a mindset and worldview for effectively describing and responding to inequities. Its\u003cem\u003e inside-outside\u003c\/em\u003e approach to leadership is grounded in the assumption that honest introspection is a requirement to leading equity-driven change. And now, with updated content, new case studies, expanded vignettes, new activities and study guides, and an updated matrix, this fourth edition is more urgently needed than ever. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What leaders love most is the way \u003cem\u003eCultural Proficiency\u003c\/em\u003e lays the groundwork for powerful organizational growth with resources to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage colleagues in collaborative dialogue about creating powerful teaching and learning environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize and respond to both individual and group differences to break down barriers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the Cultural Proficiency Continuum to assess the limitations of school practices and identify opportunities to shift the culture \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake this first step on the Cultural Proficiency journey and soon enough you, too, can create equitable educational opportunities and more inclusive environments in which differences are embraced. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This book is a riveting and unparalleled resource for all educational merchants of hope. . . . The insights, learning strategies, and professional development structures in this edition illuminate a path for all leaders to successfully commit to the journey of being equity champions!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e--Dr. Erick E. Witherspoon, National Director of Equity Professional Development Services\u003cbr\u003e Generation Ready \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"There is no greater honor than to have one's professional work become the inspiration for a new way of thinking, and transformative literature and action that change the world for schools and the children and youth they serve. I am grateful that the ideas have been so skillfully brought to scale by these authors.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e--Dr. Terry L. Cross, MSW, Founder and Senior Advisor\u003cbr\u003e National Indian Child Welfare Association \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNuri-Robins, Kikanza:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKikanza Nuri-Robins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e helps people to close the gap between what they say they are and what they actually do. Whether she is in a corporate boardroom, the fireside room of a retreat center, or a convention center auditorium, Kikanza uses her skills and insights to help people and organizations that are in transition - or ought to be. She shares her observations and recommendations with clarity and candor, while gently encouraging them to face the difficult situations that challenge their skill sets and their values. She leads people to this growing edge with unswerving focus, an understanding heart, and laughter that rises from the seat of her soul. Since 1978, Kikanza has worked as an organizational development consultant in a variety of settings includ-ing education, health care, criminal justice, and religion, focusing on leadership development, change management, and cultural proficiency. Her clients range from school districts, to university faculty, to government offices and non-profit organizations. The connecting thread is her passion for working with people who want to making a difference for others.  Kikanza studied at Occidental College, the University of Southern California, and the San Francisco Theological Seminary. She is the author of many articles and five books, including: \u003cb\u003eCultural Proficiency \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eCulturally Proficient Responses to the LGBT Communities\u003c\/b\u003e. Kikanza lives in Los Angeles where she spends her discretionary time as a textile artist.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerrell, Raymond D.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Raymond Terrell, EdD. retired as Associate Dean for Research and Diversity and member of he department of Educational Leadership at Miami University, Oxford\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLindsey, Delores B.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDelores B. Lindsey, \u003c\/b\u003ePh.D., retired as Assistant Professor of Educational Administration, at California State University, San Marcos. However, she has not retired from the educational profession. Using the lens of Cultural Proficiency, Dr. Lindsey helps educational leaders examine their policies and practices, as well as their individual beliefs and values about cross-cultural communication. Delores' message to her audiences focuses on socially just educational practices and diversity as assets to be nurtured. Dr. Lindsey coaches educators to develop their own inquiry and action research. Her favorite reflective questions are: \u003ci\u003eWho are we?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAre we who we say we are? \u003c\/i\u003eShe serves schools, districts, and county offices as an Adaptive Schools Training Associate, a Cognitive Coach Training Associate, and a consultant to develop culturally proficient educators and schools. Her recent publications include \u003ci\u003eA Culturally Proficient response to the common core: Ensuring equity through professional learning \u003c\/i\u003e(2015, Lindsey, Kearney, Estrada, \u0026amp; Lindsey)\u003ci\u003e; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCulturally Proficient inclusive schools: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAll means all! 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