Culturally Proficient Educator Practices: Changing the Conversation Wednesday, October 22, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Continuing Education and Conference Center

Speakers: Delores B. Lindsey, Ph.D. and Randall B. Lindsey, Ph.D.

Participants in this interactive session will be introduced to the Tools of Cultural Proficiency, with particular emphasis on methods for overcoming the barriers to student access and achievement. Knowledge of and facility with Cultural Proficiency enables team members to align their values and behaviors and their school’s policies and practices to serve demographically diverse communities. Delores and Randy engage participants in this “inside out” approach for school leaders focused on equity and social justice.

University students, staff, and faculty can register at a discounted rate of $75.

Additional early bird and multiple workshop registration discounts are available for non-U of M personnel. Contact Sara Najm (biel0032@umn.edu) for more details.

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Presented by the Office of Professional Development (OPD) and the Urban Leadership Academy.

Presented by the Office of Professional Development (OPD) and the Urban Leadership Academy.