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policies are sensitive

are sensitive to the

cultural makeup of the

school.

(1.24) academic

intervention

programs that meet

the needs of diverse

students.

(1.12)

10. Making decisions

that are inclusive of

diverse perspectives.

Valuing 4.19

(1.11)

10. Providing

instruction that

addresses the

background of

diverse students.

Valuing 2.73

(0.84)

APPENDIX B

Culturally Proficient School Leadership Scale

Directions: Please use the “Importance” scale to rate the importance of each culturally
proficient school leadership practice. Then use the “Frequency” scale to rate your principals’
frequency with using these culturally proficient leadership practices in your school.

Importance Scale

1=Not an important practice of culturally proficient school leadership
2= Not really an important practice of culturally proficient school leadership
3= A somewhat important practice of culturally proficient school leadership
4= An important practice of culturally proficient school leadership
5=A very important practice of culturally proficient school leadership

Frequency scale

1=My principal never uses this culturally proficient leadership practice.
2=My principal rarely uses this culturally proficient leadership practice.
3=My principals sometimes uses this culturally proficient leadership practice.
4=My principal frequently uses this culturally proficient leadership practice.
5=My principal always uses this culturally proficient leadership practice.