Culturally Responsive Policy In An Urban HeadStart Program

<p>The purpose of this Culturally Responsive policy is to provide a framework for implementing and enhancing cultural responsiveness in an urban Head Start program. By increasing awareness of culturally responsiveness and providing on-going professional development and resources, the policy will have a significant impact on ensuring that staff are prepared and supported in the implementation of culturally responsive best practices. The policy maintains that culturally responsive pedagogy facilitates and supports the achievement of all students. Teachers must create a culture where all students regardless of their cultural background are welcomed and provided with the best opportunity to learn.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Johnson, Tanya M

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Mary Kahl
• Dr. Valerie Schmitz
• Dr. Shannon Hart

• culturally responsive
• HeadStart
• Policy Advocacy
• Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
• Education
• Educational Leadership

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/163

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1165