neutral or disagree, consider ways you may
attend to these aspects more frequently.
1 = Agree
2 = Neutral
3 = Disagree
Statement
I communicate with families on a regular
basis in an accessible format/ language.
I invite families to give input into their
child's instruction.
I show interest in learning about the family's culture (ask questions, etc.).
I seek assistance from the family to make
my instruction culturally relevant.
I work with the team to make sure a quality translator or cultural broker is available
to best include families in meetings and
activities.
I help families find resources to meet their
needs.
I make connections between what I am
teaching and family routines and customs.
I am sensitive to how societal stereotypes
of a culture may affect a family's perspective.
I am focused on the strengths of my students and their families.
I recognize when my biases may be influencing my reactions.
Response
1 2
3
1 2
3
1 2
3
1 2
3
1 2
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
3
Notes to Self:
2
2
2
2
Part II: Family Questionnaire (To be translated
or delivered in the family's preferred language)
This questionnaire was designed to gather
information from families that can give you insight
into their culture and life priorities as well as to
provide you with information that can help you
make your teaching more culturally relevant to
your students.
Scale:
1 = Agree
2 = Neutral
3 = Disagree
N/A = not applicable
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