Resources

Communicating with diverse populations

December 28, 2012

Oregon's face is changing. According to 2000 Census figures, the minority population doubled in the last decade. How do we communicate with, and involve, this growing population?

January 2002 PR in Action resources

OSBA offers these resources, many from the PR in Action subscription service. [Learn more about PR in Action]

• Defining the New Public: who are they and how do we reach them? (67k  from PR In Action) An extensive list of great tips and ideas on identifying and reaching a diverse community.
• Teaching tolerance: Cultural diversity and awareness in the classroom (66k  from PR In Action)
• Reaching out to diverse families (67k  from PR In Action) - Research shows that families are the pivot point for student success.

Other resources

• Using Census data - Learn the diversity mix of your schools and community with this guide to using 2000 Census data.
• Spanish Welcome To Your School Board Meeting brochure - a brochure describing how board meetings are conducted and how citizen input fits into the agenda.
• Educational equity and student achievement resources - links to a variety of resources on how to improve educational experiences and outcomes for all students.