Strategy A
Develop, sustain and evaluate cultural competence for teachers
Related directions recommended in inter-district work sessions.
• Build equity education into professional development, licensure and teacher prep degree programs.
• Analyze and develop education standards and student evaluation using an equity lens
• Provide time, professional development and wellness resources to support and sustain teachers’ work
• Build expertise and competence through teacher collaboration
• Train for culturally competent teaching approaches and school-wide practices
Phase 1
A. Integrate cultural competency and practices into TDE
B. Prioritize professional learning plans focused on equity
C. Embed cultural competence in pre-service teacher education
Phase 2
A. Integrate cultural competency and practices into TDE
B. Prioritize professional learning plans focused on equity
C. Embed cultural competence in pre-service teacher education
Desired Outcomes
Who we are (different from what we do); see our institutional identity is one of cultural competence