Cultural Proficiency...There's More Than Academics

Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Session Abstract

Culturally proficient educators honor differences and view their students' and families' diversity as an asset and build beneficial relations with their communities. This session explores the layers of a district's comprehensive cultural proficiency program aimed at creating an understanding of diverse backgrounds, supports and acceptance. Presenters outline the processes. training, and expectations of cultural proficiency.

Session Type

Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)

Primary Audience

PK-12 General

Lead Presenter

Mr. Jariel I Vergne, MSW, George Elementary School-Brockton Public Schools
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Co-Presenters

Ms Maria Lobo-Andrade, MSW, CAGS, Plouffe Academy/I.B- Brockton Public Schools
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Mr. Jean Guilloteau, MSW, LICSW, Brockton High School- Brockton Public Schools
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