Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders

by Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Raymond D. Terrell

Our students’ futures depend upon 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  Cultural A Manual for School Leaders  has already benefited tens of thousands of schools leaders--and the students, teachers, and communities they serve.  

Cultural Proficiency  helps us all establish a mindset and worldview for effectively describing and responding to inequities. Its  inside-outside  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.  

What leaders love most is the way  Cultural Proficiency  lays the groundwork for powerful organizational growth with resources   Take 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. 
"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!"
--Dr. Erick E. Witherspoon, National Director of Equity Professional Development Services
Generation Ready 

"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."
--Dr. Terry L. Cross, MSW, Founder and Senior Advisor
National Indian Child Welfare Association 

Genres: Education, Teaching, Leadership, Social Justice, Nonfiction

360 pages, Paperback

First published February 10, 1999

Reviews

[Alex Bergland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some chapters are better then others. This is a good book for those beginning to learn about being culturally proficient. I felt like many of the chapters were very repetitive but still some good bits of knowledge in there.

[Julie Markussen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid professional development activities that lead to genuine conversation about equity.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provides some useful frameworks for administrators who seek to create culturally sensitive schools. Two extended hypothetical case studies help illustrate the principles being taught.

[Shalimar Krebs · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot of great information just not very well presented. It also requires you to purchase more books if you want more details.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok. Some practical things to use to evaluate your organization's current status and how to be more culturally mindful.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical approach and techniques that can be used in many settings. It raises questions and asks the reader to answer them personally, without finger-pointing at others.