Cultural Competency Training
This training program includes:
- A review of requirements of federal, state, and local organizations;
- Completion of an agency self-assessment;
- Completion of an agency plan for linguistic and cultural competency; and
- A learning circle, so you can learn from agency peers as well as the trainer.
Background: In order to be an effective provider of services in the western suburbs of Chicago, agencies must be linguistically and culturally competent. Additionally, funders have become increasingly concerned about the linguistic and cultural competency of agencies applying for funding. Some funders are requiring agencies to complete a self-assessment of cultural and linguistic competency, and to describe the methodology, findings and plan for addressing areas identified as needing improvement.
The DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform has designed a training program to assist agencies in improving their linguistic and cultural competency. In fact, at the end of the training program, participating agencies will have a completed plan to address this issue. The plan will be ready for adoption by the board and presentation to funders.
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Who should attend: Agencies are encouraged to send both Executive Directors and Program Directors to the large group initial orientation. The participants in the small group sessions should be whichever senior executive is responsible for completion of the Plan.
Cost (for the series): $100 for the first participant from an agency, and $20 for each additional participant. CEUs are available at an additional cost of $20 per participant.
What is included in the training: Below is an outline of the training and the topics that are covered. All class materials are provided by the Federation.
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Meeting 1 |
Orientation: Legal and Regulatory Background: What are funders doing about it? Data about DuPage County: Review the self assessment tool |
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Completed by agency in preparation for Meeting 2 |
Identify how your particular agency works with people with limited English proficiency and members of minority groups. |
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Meeting 2 |
Share the findings of the self assessment; identify areas of strength and weakness. |
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Completed by agency in preparation for Meeting 3 |
Identify what areas you want to work on first |
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Meeting 3 |
Present draft plan to the group. |
What people are saying about the training series:
- “Great group and learning experience”
- “This was all new to me so I learned a lot”
- “It really helped to have the data I needed in one place”
- “I like exchanging ideas with other Executive Directors”
- “Good explanation of each competency I needed”
- “The self assessment tool is really helpful”