Curriculum & Instructional Support
Cultural Proficiency Resources
 Cultural Competence - it's a process
Whether its front-line employees, departmental employees, classroom instructors or food service personnel, feeling competent – having the ability to deal with just about any situation or request - increases confidence and productivity.
Being culturally competent takes time, but it can be done. People who achieve cultural competency are effective in different cultural contexts – meaning they are conscious of cultural dynamics and adapt the way they communicate and interact to show respect and understanding. Read more here » (PDF)
ASD policy on religious beliefs and customs - guidelines for school activities
ASD serves a diverse population and takes pride in its sensitivity to the various cultures that live in our community. As a public school system the district is required by the U.S. Constitution to maintain religious neutrality. Employees should neither encourage nor discourage religious activity.
Social Emotional Learning
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which we learn to recognize and manage emotions, care about others, make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly, develop positive relationships, and avoid negative behaviors . It is the process through which students enhance their ability to integrate thinking, feeling, and behaving in order to achieve important life tasks. Within the school setting, SEL can best be accomplished through a layered approach of skills lessons, infusion into the curricula and classroom practices, and an environment of safety, respect, and caring which models SEL values.
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