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Cultural Competency resource: Workplace Diversity Network Publications & Materials

Description borrowed from this site: "Workplace Diversity Network Publications & Materials: The Workplace Diversity Network was a learning community of diversity professionals who came from a variety of work sectors to explore emerging questions of workplace diversity and inclusion. They came together in small group forums for substantive dialogue, information sharing, research and scholarship. Although no longer active, the Workplace Diversity Network's publications and materials are available here."

Cultural Competency resource for 4-H/Youth education: "Dimensions of Diversity" site (Penn State)

Description borrowed from site: "Welcome to Dimensions of Diversity! As the US becomes increasingly diverse and technology continues to “shrink” our world, we all have growing opportunities to work, play, and interact with a rich diversity of people from varying backgrounds. At this site, diversity is viewed from a broad perspective that includes many dimensions. The goal of this site is to provide resources to help all of us increase our awareness, understanding, and value of diversity. This site contains a quarterly newsletter, diversity program materials, publications, curricula, and links to other diversity-related resources and sites. Many materials may be downloaded and printed."

Cultural Competency conference opportunity: Navigating Difference... Cultural Competency Training for Extension Professionals

Navigating Difference . . . Cultural Competency Training for Extension Professionals, April 12 – 14, 2011 Exact location TBD – Seattle area. More information coming January, 2011. Registration open February 16, 2011

Cultural Competency conference opportunity: Children, Youth, & Families at Risk (CYFAR)

Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR), April 26-29, 2011 Chicago, IL at the Hyatt Regency. See website for more information

Train the Trainer Retreat (T3) for Navigating Difference: Cultural Competency Training For Outreach Professionals

The Train the Trainer (T3) retreat is designed for Extension professionals who wish to conduct the Navigating Difference training in their own communities or states. February 1 – 3, 2011, Dumas Bay Centre, Federal Way, WA

Cultural Competency resource book: "Working with Differences in Communities" by Schauber

Schauber, Ann C. (2002) Working with Differences in Communities. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service.

Cultural Competency subject matter in Journal of Extension articles

 

Cultural Competency resource: "Understanding Prejudice" website

This website is for teachers, students, and others interested in the causes and consequences of prejudice.

Cultural Competency resource: "I Celebrate Diversity" website

This site contains items to purchase; also has links to lesson plans to use with youth, college students, and more.