CULTURAL COMPETENCY: LEADING RADICAL CHANGE PEDAGOGY
Organization name: IUPUI
Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, passed in 2015 to ensure
that states provide all children with equal access to a high-quality public education. States must
hold schools accountable for student outcomes and identify schools to receive improvement
services if their students, including historically underserved groups, struggle to succeed. Nearly
half of the schools in Indiana graded for the performance of students with disabilities received
grades from the State in 2018, and nearly one-third received that grade for the performance of
Black students. The School of Education at IUPUI is preparing to help get those schools up to
standards, receiving a grant for $498,308 from the Indiana Department of Education to provide
cultural competency training and support for more than 300 schools across the state.
Success Metrics: Education: Access for underrepresented populations, English as a second
language, K-12 education, Learning disabilities, Literacy, Professional development for teachers
Social Issues: Cultural understanding, Equity, diversity, or inclusion
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
N/A
Black or African Americans Annually Served
N/A
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
N/A
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: N/A
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: N/A
Initial Start-Up Cost: $0
Contact Information
Organization Name: IUPUI
Website: https://www.iupui.edu/
Respondents Name: Karen Dace
Email: kdace@iupui.edu