THE SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST re Nuc (Mead. [Amber ___ 116.0] ag Elemankocy Olwens 1S. Instructions: Rate on a scale of 1 to § (1= Never; 2= Almost Never; 3=Sometimes; 4= Almost Always; 8=Always; NO=Not Observed) the extent to which you observe each of the following criteria for cultural competence. Circle the number which represents your perceptions. Please note or provide evidence or documentation to support your rating. Criteria ‘Observation Area/Domain and Scale “Evidence/Documentation District Vision/missioi 1 | There is a campusidistrict Mission and/or Vision Statement that, |_| includes a stated commitment to diversity and/or global citizenry. 129@$NO Mi'ssfon ates Posse oetete ae schoo) ho equip lal styaers +0 pursue, ve, es beyond whet whey con ota 2. | Literature selections in the curriculum reflect a variety of cultural perspectives (classrooms |1234ENo Books Otsplayed ? he classcoam and (worid history, and geography, culture studies, languages, etc.). and libra Voracy tncluded books . tre te Teast Hie FONT at colbures 3 | Global perspectives are integrated |42645NO |Comechions Ream | into curricula at all grade levels bext—tbo- mgtd xe. | ancauco 4 | Linguistic and content objectives are addressed for second language leamers, 1142346)No lec twes ere, Os ei Po by neared a0) wn an en’ es 7 Confidential ‘© Bustamante and Nelson, 2007, The School-Fide Cultural Competence Observation Checilet All rights reserved.THE SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST (continued) ‘Observation Area/Domain and "Evidence/Documentat fears “Cr ‘ | Student Interaction and Leadership. ee See. : 5. | RaciaV/ethnic student 12@45NO = representation in advanced | Representation oF | placement classes, honors each cyl\twre is classes, and gifted programs is present'in GT balanced. ClasS) Gr 1S ayouped in \ class 6 | Youth “voice” is considered in 12@45NO | decision-making by regularly Student Counci meeting with randomly selected representatives for groups of students to obtain feedback. aed — 5th goo’. | | y | | | [7 | There is a variety of student 12@45N0 [Not atl, but main | leadership opportunities for all rd ooh 3 students. Be“ SH grade There of SOME. leadership opporhustie fesse [22 Seis aseastastasiae teat Se p¢mor odes 16 | Students of different groups \ eae integrate socially insicle and Me, oe we uney outside of the classroom. 5 nee § VA Shek j - A OND Maro! works Wh s Shygents OR \P WE wt Oo 9 | There are identified support 12346No |!({) 5, psa programs to promote achievement en nrrooped ote ato and retention of lower achieving meetings) RIT Lundy students. Beach’ aroup Ml CONS ao Concent ‘© Bustamante and Nelson, 2007. The School-Wide Cultural Competonce Observation ChecUlit. All rights reserved.THE SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST (continued) a = Evidence/Documentation’ jent Interaction and Leadership: 10 | Students are involved in Canned dood + community service and service 1 Se leaming activities. blankek Orv 11 | There is a program in place to 34 | facilitate the adaptation of NEW @ apie) students into the school and classroom. Teachers. i 12 | Teachers representing diverse groups are actively recruited by The Campus 1S the principal and/or campus working oN het leader(s). a 73 | New teachers are formally 1234 inducted through orientations, ou New Teacher structured mentoring, and support onentoat on programs, 74 | Teachers plan instruction 1234@NO a vertically and horizontally ENO) Nectico\ tom according to individual strengths, Meetings t-seom leadership abilities, and interests. meehia *S ‘Conldeatiat ‘© Bustamante and Nelson, 2007, The School-Wile Cultural Competence Observation Checklist, All rights reserved.THE SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST (continued) ‘Observation Area/Domain and | © Scale © Evidence/Documentation 15 | Efforts are made to consciously te 345NO integrate diverse teacher teams. 16 | Professional development is | offered that addresses: a) race/ethnicity/nationality 1@345NO ») sexual orientation 12@45NO c) special needs 1@3 45NO d) language and dialect 123@5NO 17 | Informal teacher leadership roles | 4(2% 45 NO are recognized. | | i | 18 | Professional development is 5 : | focused and long term, Protease ae deuclogmen i Aroiningg werrooy | Genie (© Bustamante and Nelson, 2007, The Sehool-Wide Cultural Competence Observation Checklist. AI rights reserved.THE SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST (continued) Evidence/Documentation Instruction is differentiated to address students with special needs, while challenging all students. 12348NO Push for more. dlerenriobed Mn: sleugkiny Skudents ore plecedin eos rashnchwe eavive 20 Researched strategies that account for various learning styles are used in classrooms. 1234@NO AN ere hanes | jastrvetion & mre, evidence based Prack 2 Connections are made to students’ culture and prior knowledge. 1234@NO Most important Compone 0 inatruelon, myst be documented in, plons 22 Teaching strategies accommodate the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners using a variety of grouping strategies, hands-on activities, visuals, oral language development, readingAwriting workshops, etc. Al\ fearing Shetepies ore ravines color Coded OP lesson plens ax sal © Bustamante and Nelson, 2007, The Sehool-Wide Cultural Competence Observation Checklist, All rights reserved.THE SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST (continued) | Observation Area/Domain and - Criteria a8 Parents and Community 23 The campusiistrit is involved with community outreach programs that regularly survey the perspectives of various local community constituency and stakeholder groups, including parents. established through partnerships with similar organizations. 24 | The campus/district promotes 12@45NO | oO parent involvement programs in oe PTO- nok atl (acne which all parents feel comfortable e.2\ comPorob le | | and included based on survey | BASED ON 5: 25 | National and global ties are 1@345NO | Scho ol 03 tok | S$pongocS + Ocopm arbi 26 The electronic community is realized and utilized for relationship building and sourcing best practices. | 128848 )io | ra cy Open electronic throughout Robey Conflict Management « seers e z | 27 | The inevitability of intercutural | 4 23 NO leo, £4 i 1°" | conflict is recognized by peer 4BN0 | con Fler re soluHion mediation programs and/or other lessons done, by |_| proactive approaches to conflict counselor w | resolution, ‘asses Smet | sea aeeeeeel i | Catena {© Bustamante and Nelson, 2007, The School-Wide Cultural Competence Observation Checklist. At rights reserved.THE SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST (continued) 28 | Practices to ensure classroom | 423.46)NO | and school safety for all are in ON Bullying oct by done. place (e.g. including systems for by counselors Nv Bui addressing bullying and developing positive student relations). Assessments 29 | Authentic student assessments | 4 2 345NO aoe ence AHO | Heke cocks standardized tests. lesson Plans To ay authentic. 09 St5> | 30 | Formative and summative |423.46NO | Se rer dgheey | end 5! Sore | program evaluations are | conducted to ensure continual conp iebed yl Pormatine | improvement. and Supymott evalvarions for Pegooo kt | Tmprovernent 31 | Teachers and administrators are | 42@45NO | Ges) ai ‘| evaluated by various constituency | o Yes admin'stratory groups (other teachers, students, teacher S) eee ols So colleagues, self, supervisor, etc.) eval vege) readings coe during, ee 32 | Organizational traditions are 1234 §NO) examined periodically to check for exclusivelinclusive practices, | Confident ‘© Bustamante and Nelson, 2007, The Sehool-Wide Cultural Competence Observation Checklist. All rights reserved.THE SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST (continued) | Observation Area/Domain and | Scale © EvidencelD “Criteria Es ee gt 33 | Celebrations reflect various cultures and introduce the community to new cultures. Representation at events and | celebrations is diverse. | General Observations: Comments: Contidenat (© Bustamante and Nelson, 2007, The Sehoo!-Wide Cultural Competence Observation Chectlist, AI rights reserved.