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"Culturally relevant pedagogy is a student-centered approach to teaching in which the students' unique cultural strengths are identified and nurtured to promote student achievement and a sense of well-being about the student's cultural place in the world."
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Project: During the summer 2018, fourteen (14) middle and high-school faculty will participate in a four-week Culturally Relevant Pedagogy seminar hosted at Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, and approved by the Kansas State Board of Education. The seminar is intended to enhance professional competence of individual faculty in Culturally Relevant Pedagogy; to enrich middle and high-school curriculum by developing inter-disciplinary curriculum that is aligned with Kansas standards; and to increase academic achievement, promote college and career readiness and to empower both faculty and students through an Culturally Relevant framework and content. Emphasis will be on Latinos, African Americans, Asians and Native Americans. The Tri-Directors are Ms. Christina Valdivia-Alcala; Director, Tonantzin Society, State Representative Valdenia C. Winn, PhD and State Representative John Alcala. Nationally acclaimed scholars will present the scholarly data and review outcomes.
2019 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Project Seminar: Promotional flyer with links to the seminar application and information guide.
2019 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Project Information Guide: This PDF provides information on the project including, objectives, criteria for eligibility, project timeline, the academic program, housing, deposit, expenses, stipend, and contact information.
2019 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar Application: Use this form to apply for the project. If you desire supporting documents can be e-mailed to Valdinia.Winn@house.ks.gov.
History, Government, and Social Studies Program Consultant Marcia Fiorentino (785) 296-3892 mfiorentino@ksde.org
Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services Brad Neuenswander (785) 296-2303 bneuenswander@ksde.org
Director Career, Standards and Assessment Scott Smith (785) 296-3142 sesmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Career and Technical Education Stacy Smith (785) 296-0979 slsmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Curricular Standards David Fernkopf (785) 296-8447 dfernkopf@ksde.org Assistant Director Assessment Beth Fultz (785) 296-2325 bfultz@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.