TOPIC: Cultural Competence and Related Issues (e.g., English Language Learners)

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Center Developed Documents, Resources and Tools

Introductory Packet

• Cultural Concerns in Addressing Barriers to Learning

Publications

• Native American students going to and staying in postsecondary education: An intervention perspective.


Center Briefs



• Diversity Competence for Psychological Practitioners: Eliminating Disparities in Psychological Practices
• Immigrant Children and Youth: Enabling Their Success at School
• International Students: Addressing Barriers to Successful Transition

Newsletter

• Diversity and Professional Competence in Schools... a mental health perspective
• The Challenge of Addressing Equity of Opportunity for All Students: Broadening the Work of the Equity and Excellence Commission

Research Notes

• About Physical and Mental Health Effects of Racism and Discrimination on African Americans

Policy Notes

• Underrepresented Minorities: Making it to and Staying in Postsecondary Education
• A Sociological View of the Increase in ADHD Diagnoses

Information Resources and Practice Notes

• About Heritage Language Loss
• Addressing Barriers Confronting First-Generation College Students from Hispanic Families
• Addressing the Language Barrier: English Language Learners, Bilingual Education, and Learning Supports
• Appreciating the Impact of Intersectionality in Education Settings Using the Example of Females of Color
• Being an International Student in the U.S.A.:In Her Own Words
• Body Image and Eating Disorders Among Southeast Asians: A Student's Perspective
• Discipline and Self-discipline: A Personal Cross-Cultural Perspective
• Diversity in Schools: Facilitating Positive Interactions
• Immigrant Youth: Some Implications for Schools
• International Students: Understanding and Addressing Problems Experienced During the Pandemic
• A Personal Perspective on Depression Among Latino Students
• Racial Diversity in Schools: Some of the Benefits
• Schools and Eating Disorders: Addressing Differences
• A Student-initiated, Student-run, and Student-funded Center for Retaining Underrepresented Minority University Students
• Transgender Students and Schools
• Understanding Diversity to Better Address Barriers to Learning
• What is the Model Minority Myth and How Should We Deal with It?

Quickfinds

• Diversity, Disparities, and Promoting Health Equitably
• Immigrant Students and Mental Health
• Mental Health in Schools in Other Countries
• Native American Students

Technical Assistance Sampler

• Sexual Minority Student

Training and presentation resources

• Information Resources on Youth Subcultures: Understanding Subgroups to Better Address Barriers to Learning & Improve Schools

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