Cultural Proficiency Lessons [Review + Webinars]

Press release from the Capistrano Unified School District:

May 12, 2021

Dear CUSD Families,

"The mission of the District is “to prepare our students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world,” which is a world that is increasingly global and diverse. As part of the District’s approved Cultural Proficiency Plan, in the summer of 2020, a committee of elementary, middle, and high school counselors was formed to identify and develop lessons to support students in understanding and appreciating the value of human differences.

The proposed K-12 lessons introduce students to age-appropriate material surrounding empathy, belonging, compassion, understanding self and differences, being an upstander, conflict resolution, stereotypes, prejudice, identity, and effective communication and problem-solving skills. The lessons are evidence-based and age appropriate.

The Cultural Proficiency Lessons have been reviewed by the Instructional Materials Review Committee (IMRC) and will be presented to the Board for approval at the May 19, 2021, Board meeting. Click here to access the lessons.

If you are interested in learning more about the lessons, we will present two opportunities to view a Kindergarten and Grade 6 virtual lesson provided by our school counselors. You can RSVP using the links below. If you cannot attend during the live presentations, a recording will be available.

The Cultural Proficiency lessons will be held on the following dates and times. Please note that each session will be the same, therefore you should only sign up for one:

• Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6pm: please sign up here
• Monday, May 17, 2021 at 3pm: please sign up here

Again, if you cannot attend a live session, a recording will be made available.

These lessons will be included on the May 19, 2021 Board of Trustee agenda under the Discussion/Action portion of the meeting. I will send more information about next week’s Board meeting later this week."

Sincerely,

Ryan Burris
Chief Communications Officer

This press release was produced by the Capistrano Unified School District. The views expressed are the author's own.