Login Vision Statement for the OSPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee:
The Committee will:
- Foster awareness of diversity in students and families
- Advocate for the needs of diverse learners, including English Language Learners
- Use data and research to enhance services to diverse learners
Committee Goals 2012-2013:
- To use data to advocate for culturally diverse students
- To work with other professional groups to address diverse student needs
- To continue to share information by publishing articles in TOSP To provide and support professional development related to multiculturalism and diversity
Contacts:
Committee Co-Chairs: Selena Spencer & Juleta Craig
Multicultural Website Concerns and Questions
Nicole Huzl huzlnm@gmail.com
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Resources:
OSPA Anti-Racism Resource Page
The Cultural Norms document is a helpful tool to use when evaluating EL students. It lists areas in which cultural norms may have a big impact on how students behave in school.
Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs): Review of Literature, US Dept. of Education, May 2012
New resource published by the US Department of Education for determining proficiency for ELLs:
National Evaluation of Title III Implementation Supplemental Report—Exploring Approaches to Setting English Language Proficiency Performance Criteria and Monitoring English Learner Progress. http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/title-iii/implementation-supplemental-report.pdf
The Lau Resource Center, Ohio Department of Education
The mission of the Lau Resource Center at the Ohio Department of Education is to ensure equal access to high-quality learning experiences and standards for students with limited English proficiency in the state of Ohio. Their site contains links to resources for educators serving ELL students. http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?Page=3&TopicRelationID=5&Content=137711
Ohio English Language Proficiency Standards, Ohio Department of Education http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=500&ContentID=6621&Content=133989
NASP Position Statement on Racism, Prejudice, and Discrimination: http://www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/positionpapers/RacismPrejudice.pdf