Cultural Responsiveness Resources

Reinforcing Resilience: How Parent Centers Can Support American Indian and Alaska Native Parents 

This brief describes the importance of resilience in Native communities and suggests ways that Parent Centers can share these skills.

Reaching Out to American Indian and Alaska Native Youth with Disabilities 

This guide explores how Parent Centers can outreach to Native American and Alaska Native youth with disabilities. 

The State of Native Education: Facts for Parent Centers 

(WORD DOC) This brief helps Parent Centers to outreach to American Indian and Alaska Native parents and communities.

Educating Native Students, Then and Now

This brief helps Parent Centers understand the historical context and current state of Native education.

Developing an Understanding of American Indians/and Alaska Natives: Historical Trauma

This brief looks at the impact of historical trauma on Native people, culture, and health.

#Cultural and #Linguistic Competency Checklist for #MedicalHome Teams

This checklist is designed to provide a structure for discussion and self-examination on cultural and linguistic competence.

Transition Planning Tips for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Youth with Disabilities

Current research indicates that students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds don’t always fare as well when it comes to major transition outcomes.