http://www.multiculturalkids.com/shop/pdfs/transformation_classroom.pdf

What is Multicultural Education?

“There have been many definitions of multicultural education over the years. In general it is the development of skills and attitudes for people to function in a culturally diverse society. This means not just learning about other cultures, but also developing the attitudes to function in a multicultural society, including: awareness, understanding and acceptance of cultural attitudes.”

7 page pdf document presented by Multicultural Kids, Inc. 2004

http://www.tolerance.org/teach/about/index.jsp

About Teaching Tolerance

Founded in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance provides educators with free educational materials that promote respect for differences and appreciation of diversity in the classroom and beyond.

Our magazine and curriculum kits have earned Oscar nominations, an Academy Award, and more than a dozen honors from the Association of Educational Publishers (EdPress) including the Golden Lamp Award.

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by Teaching Tolerance

http://www.nameorg.org/

The Founders of NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education) envisioned an organization that would bring together individuals and groups with an interest in multicultural education from all levels of education, different academic disciplines and from diverse educational institutions and occupations.

NAME today is an active, growing organization, with members from throughout the United States and several other countries. Educators from preschool through higher education and representatives from business and communities comprise NAME's membership. Members in a number of states have formed NAME chapters and more chapters are in the process of forming.

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by Teaching Tolerance

 

English Language Learners

 

http://www.wested.org/policy/pubs/fostering/

 

A website divided into seven sections that is intended to synthesize information from several authoritative sources in order to begin answering pertinent questions related to ways that can foster better educational practice and accountability for the success of ELLs.

Presented by WestEd 1999. Authored by Robert Linquanti

http://www.bnkst.edu/literacyguide/ell.html

This Website provides reading tutors with a variety of information ranging from background information on literacy and early reading, sample lesson plans, activities, and information on other literacy and reading resources. 

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by Bank Street College, 2001

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/ell/planoutline.html

Outline for Developing ELL Programs - Document specifically designed to assist district staff in the development and implementation of a program of services for ELL students. (Sep 12, 2003)

Presented by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml)

 

Prejudice and Discrimination

http://www.psparents.net/Prejudice%20&%20Discrimination.htm

Deciding to fight a school's discriminatory practices, or a single teacher's obvious prejudice is not an easy choice.  Fighting any battle within today's public school systems requires commitment, moral conviction and courage.  This page and it's links are designed to equip parents with the information they need to fight discriminatory battles successfully.  

Links to articles presented by The Public Schools Parent’s Network, 2004

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

The mission of the Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. OCR enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education.

Links to articles presented by Office for Civil Rights (Department of Education).

http://www.antiprejudice.org/counselors/research.html

The Anti-Prejudice Consortium (APC) works to fight prejudice, increase tolerance and promote respect among all people. Our mission is to be a resource for and partner with middle schools and the community in the battle against prejudice, discrimination and intolerance.

Links to research presented by The Anti-Prejudice Consortium (APC).

Gender Issues, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Orientation Issues

http://www.singlesexschools.org/

NASSPE (National Association for Single Sex Public Education) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of single-sex public education for both girls and boys.

Links to articles presented by National Association for Single Sex Public Education.

http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/1997-1/031397b.html

 “Office of Civil Rights; Sexual Harassment Guidance: Harassment of Students by School Employees, Other Students, or Third Parties; Notice” The Guidance provides educational institutions with information regarding the standards that are used by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and that institutions should use, to investigate and resolve allegations of sexual harassment of students engaged in by school employees, other students (peers), or third parties.

41 page document presented by Office for Civil Rights (Department of Education).

http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/home.html

GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, now in its 10th year, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students.

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network.

 

Student’s with Disabilities

http://www.nichcy.org/

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities serves the nation as a central source of information on:

·        disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,

·        IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), which is the law authorizing special education,

·        No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and

·        research-based information on effective educational practices.

Links to articles presented by National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.

 

http://ccsd.net/parents/pdf/specEdParRights.pdf

A 12 page document that describes the rights of parents of students with disabilities.

Taken from the website of the Clark County School District.

 

http://www.hr.state.nv.us/directors/disabilitysvcs/dhr_odsprog.htm

This site offered by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services lists resources available to parents of students with disabilities in the State of Nevada.

      Presented by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.

 

African Americans

http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/soc40.05.00/

The Internet Public Library (IPL) is a public service organization and learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information. This section, specifically, houses links relevant to African American studies.

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by the Internet Public Library (IPL).

http://www.ethnicmajority.com/Education.htm

EthnicMajority.com was launched in 2002 to educate, assist, and empower African Americans to achieve advancement in politics, business, at work, and society in general.

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by Ethnic Majority.com.

http://www.diversitypark.com/educator/resources.htm

Diversity Park is a resource site for educators seeking diversity related instructional material to enlighten and train the teachers of today and tomorrow.

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by DiversityPark.com.

 

Asian Americans

http://www.advancingequality.org/?id=38

The Asian American Justice Center was incorporated in 1991 and opened its Washington, D.C. office in 1993. AAJC works to advance the human and civil rights of Asian Americans through advocacy, public policy, and public education.

      Presented by the Asian American Justice Center.

http://www.aaldef.org/about.html

Founded in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all.

Presented by Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF).

http://www.asianamerican.net/education.html

Asian American Net is the first and only web site whose mission is to serve all Asian American communities and to promote and strengthen cultural, educational, and commercial ties between Asia and North America. It is a unique web site in the sense that it endeavors to highlight and promote all the different Asian cultures and peoples as well as the Asian Americans originally from all these countries. This site encourages high school, college, and university students and teachers to learn more about Asia, and reminds Asian Americans of their national and cultural origins of which they can be proud.

Links to educational resources specific to Asian Americans presented by the Asian American Net.

 

Hispanic / Latino

http://www.hispaniconline.com/edu&/

Links to educational resources specific to Hispanic / Latino Americans presented by the Hispanic OnLine.

http://www.ethnicmajority.com/Education.htm

EthnicMajority.com was launched in 2002 to educate, assist, and empower Hispanic / Latino Americans to achieve advancement in politics, business, at work, and society in general.

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by Ethnic Majority.com.

 

http://www.thelatinocoalition.com/aboutus/index.htm

The Latino Coalition (TLC) will research and develop policies that are relevant to Latinos' overall economic, cultural and social development while empowering individuals through the promotion of self-reliance and personal responsibility.

Links to educational resources specific to Latino Americans presented by The Latino Coalition (TLC)

 

Native Americans

http://www2005.lang.osaka-u.ac.jp/~krkvls/edu.html

            Many links to other website related to Native Americans.

            Presented by Will Karkavelas. Osaka University

 

http://www.nativecalling.org/

Media Archives is a resource of Native American Public Telecommunications. On this website, you can browse the topic and guest categories to listen to audio files relevant to Native American studies.

Presented by Native American Public Telecommunications.

 

http://www.ipl.org/div/natam/biblio2.html

The Internet Public Library (IPL) is a public service organization and learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information. This section, specifically, houses links relevant to Native American studies.

Links to classroom activities and articles presented by the Internet Public Library (IPL).