This workshop will help educators learn the importance of cultural competence for ensuring access and equity for all students and their families. This presentation will introduce the concept and tools of cultural proficiency and the importance of culturally proficient leadership for addressing opportunity and achievement gaps and meeting LCAP goals. It will provide a real case study of how to engage parents/community members to help a school move from being school-centric to community-centric and ultimately more student-centered.
Upon transitioning from the United States Navy active service, Joe entered the field of public education in the Monterey County area. Thereafter, he was employed by the Salinas Union High School District at Salinas High School as a teacher of History, AVID, and head varsity wrestling... Read More →
Director of Student Services, Santa Maria Joint Union High SD
Peter Flores III is a K-12 Administrator/Educator, transformative leader and advocate for diversity, inclusion, equity, and access for all students and parents. Peter presented twice at the International Cultural Proficiency Institute, attended and facilitated at the Institute for... Read More →
