Current resources and technological tools that are engaging and reflect the diverse interests and cultures of students enable teachers to effectively convey relevant concepts to their students.

You have been tasked as a leader at your site with promoting cultural diversity in the classroom. Create an annotated bibliography of at least 10 multicultural literature options for teachers of Grades K-5 to promote cultural diversity within reading and writing activities in the classroom.

For each entry in your bibliography, write 100-200 words that include the following:

• Name/title of literature and the intended grade level
• Summary of the literature and how it would be used within reading or writing instruction to meet specific needs and abilities of all students
• Rationale regarding how the literature promotes the culture and interests of diverse students and how the resource might help ensure students feel accepted and valued in their classroom

 APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Compose a 3 page writing that includes the following components:

1. Introduction
2. Explain the value of strategic planning in organizational leadership.
   1. Discuss the role of an organization’s vision and mission in the strategic planning process.
3. Identify 3 elements of strategic planning that are most challenging for educational leaders to implement
   1. Explain why you selected each element and provide a rationale.
4. Conclusion
   1. How are these readings useful in your day-to-day practice as an educational leader?

 class: Homeland Security Capestone

In  this assignment you will present your research question along with a  purpose statement. You will also present your preliminary thoughts on a  research design. In other words, how do you intend to answer your  research question. The specific research question should be of depth and  breadth required for a major project. There is a template attached with  the proper headings and settings. You are required to use this template  to submit your assignment. This temple is attached as  "Assignment1Template." 

Required Elements of the Assignment

• Title Page
• Introduction -  Provide pertinent information related to your topic focusing on why  your topic is important. The introduction contains three secondary  headings which are Purpose Statement, Research Question, and Design  Statement.
• Purpose Statement - Present your purpose statement in this section.
• Research Question - Present your research question in this section.
• Design Statement -  Explain how you intend to answer your research question. This section  represents your preliminary thoughts on a methodology. For example, you  may intend to conduct a case study in order to answer your research  question. It is expected that your research design will evolve as a  result of conducting the literature review.
• Reference list in APA format containing at least 8 scholarly sources of which six must be peer reviewed journal articles

Case Study

Please read the case study on page 31 of your text and answer  questions thoughtfully. Please use one scholarly source to support your  answers.

Justin is an eight-year-old Vietnamese boy who was adopted by his Caucasian parents when he was only three months old. His two older siblings had been born into the family before he was chosen. The sib-lings are both boys, much larger than Justin, and both involved in school sports. Justin wants to follow in their footsteps but fi nds it diffi cult to match their success. In his after-school program, Justin loves to paint and creates some beautiful watercolor paintings that his caregiver dis-plays on the bulletin board. However, Justin still longs to join in when the other children are playing baseball. He is usually the last one to be chosen for a team and is booed or called names when he strikes out. When this happens, he goes back to the bench and appears to be strug-gling to keep from crying. He doesn’t cry, but is reluctant to try again when it is his turn at bat. 

 1.  What do you think are the causes of Justin’s lack of confi dence in his own abilities? What are some things his caregiver can do to help him feel better about himself?  

2.  Are there ways his family can help? 

 3.  What group games could caregivers facilitate that would encour-age teamwork and ultimately help Justin feel a valued part of the team

Personal Reflection

Part 2 

Review the implications for child care staff members (“the children’s attachments to their primary caregivers within the family; the modeling, guidance, and support of parents and teachers; the opportunity to observe peers and interact with them; and children’s  relationships with non-family adults involved in their care and education and those involved in the neighborhood and community in which they spend a large proportion of their time) . What areas are you most interested in  learning more about.

Please write a detailed paragraph of 5-7 well-developed sentences.

Attend a school board meeting for a local school district. If you are unable to attend in person, you may watch a live stream or an official recorded video of a recent school board meeting.

In a 500 reflection about your experience, address the following:

1. Describe each item addressed at the board meeting. What was being discussed and why?
2. Explain who was in attendance at the meeting. What kinds of people were there? Why were they there? Were you surprised by who attended?
3. Describe who presented at the meeting. Were the presentations civil? Did you agree with one side or another of the arguments?
4. What you learned at this board meeting.
5. How you will use what you learned as a teacher.

Submit a copy of the meeting agenda to the learning management system with your reflection.