Explicitly writing into the plan the need for creating a
strong culture and climate, which «emphasizes environment and supports needed for the sustainability of a safe school where productive work can occur (e.g., data
competency, resource management, building leadership capacity,
cultural awareness, communication strategies, professional learning communities, Universal Design for Learning, social and emotional learning).»
In addition, students will develop
stronger levels of self - esteem,
cultural pride and intercultural understanding and collaboration, leading them to possess the cross-
cultural competencies necessary for success in our diverse, global society.