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2009 NASP Summer Conference - Albuquerque, NM
Culturally Competent Practice
Albuquerque, NM, July 20-22, 2009
As America's schools become increasingly diverse, school psychologists are more important than ever for creating inclusive educational environments that respect and support differences in race, culture, ethnicity, and language. In addition to improved cross-cultural communication, school psychologists who are culturally competent ensure that prevention, consultation, intervention, and assessments are appropriately designed to meet student, staff, and family needs. This is critical to improving outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds. NASP’s 2009 School Psychology Summer Conference in Albuquerque offers top-notch professional development on a breadth of challenges, research, and services, provided by experts in applying best practice through a clear cultural competence lens. Participants will gain improved knowledge and skills to support their efforts to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.
Albuquerque, NM: A Spectacular Backdrop of Cultural Riches
Visiting Albuquerque allows you to experience the authentic Southwest. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural heritage and history where Native American, Hispanic and Latino, Anglo, and other cultural influences are a part of everyday life. You’ll always feel you're someplace special when you’re eating at one of our traditional New Mexican restaurants, shopping at one of the more than 3,000 shops and galleries, enjoying world-class visual and per forming arts, or playing on the best golf courses in the Southwest. Nowhere is the confluence of past and present more dramatic than in Albuquerque, where the modern city skyline is set against a backdrop of the ancient Sandia Mountains, an endless, timeless blue sky, and spectacular weather with 310 days of sunshine per year—perfect for outdoor activities of all kinds. Come experience the extraordinary culture, abundance of activities, and breathtaking landscape that are uniquely Albuquerque!
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