This guide is primarily for preK-12 teachers, but will also be useful for those in secondary education and in corporate training. It can be used as a text for professional development at schools or universities, and as the center of a study group of colleagues. The authors employ reflection prompts and practical activities to encourage readers to question assumptions underlying education. The book presents a rationale for cultural proficiency, describes the guiding principles and tools of cultural proficiency, and notes barriers to cultural proficiency. Also covered are the essential elements of cultural proficiency, such as assessing culture, valuing diversity, institutionalizing cultural knowledge, and creating an action plan for an institution. This third edition offers updated material on standards-based education, plus more activities and a new chart that serves as a conceptual framework. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)