| Timeline | Persons Responsible | Resources Needed |
Assign books with authors, settings, themes and characters representing diverse cultures and ethnic groups. |
On-going |
Language Arts Department |
School District & community resources |
Social Studies department should provide experiences at all grade levels on cultural diversity, including cultural diversity in our communities. |
Winter Trimester |
Social Studies and language arts staff |
School district & community resources |
Provide story problems that include diversity themes. |
On-going |
Math department |
School district & community resources |
Provide opportunities for native speaking students to meet and get to know ESOL students better to eliminate name-calling and other forms of harassment |
September |
Staff |
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Demonstrate what it would be like to be in a situation where one does not know the language. Afterwards, process how the students fell about the experience. |
Once a year |
Staff |
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Introduce diverse performing groups and explore a variety of music from various cultures and religions. |
On-going |
Music Department |
School district, PTSA & community resources |
Encourage frequent discussions regarding racial issues and discrimination of all kinds. |
On-going |
Staff |
School district & community resources |
Provide lessons on social skills and self-awareness. |
On-going |
Staff |
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Enforce zero tolerance of discrimination incidents in school. |
On-going |
Staff |
Appropriate consequences for both positive and negative behavior |