Family Services and Involvement Section (FSIS) provides multicultural outreach services to schools, families, and communities to provide cultural insights on customs, traditions, beliefs, values, and attitudes that might impact interpersonal relationships and student achievement.
Our Clients
Any organization that seeks to gain insight into the cultural variables that affect human interaction can use and benefit from multicultural programs and services. Organizations that have used this resource include:
- Community outreach organizations
- Preschools and day care centers
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Our Speakers
Family Services and Involvement Section (FSIS) has a multicultural staff trained in diversity issues, communication, conflict resolution, team building, work/life issues, and parent involvement in education. A variety of cultures, languages, and life experiences are represented. Staff members have lived and studied in many different countries, speak a variety of languages, and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their presentations.
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Our Programs
Multicultural programs are customized to meet the specific needs of the organization and the audience. Cultural teams may be called upon to present panels, in-service training, and parenting instruction, as well as to facilitate cultural dialogue groups. Countries, cultures, and/or regions typically represented include:
- Central and South America
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Multicultural Panels
Multicultural panels are composed of a group of people who represent various racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Panel members address how different backgrounds and beliefs relate to interpersonal dynamics in families, schools, communities, and businesses. Panels generally last for 1½ hours, including a question and answer period. Some topics include:
- Cultural perspectives on child rearing
- Migration and acculturation experiences
- Beliefs, values, customs and traditions and how they relate to and impact education
- Language and communication
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Customer Comments
The following are comments from people who have attended multicultural panels and presentations:
- "Speakers were engaging and interesting to listen to; the handouts provided a nice overview."
- "We cannot expect parents to understand what is expected if they are not familiar with the system; this was a real eye-opener for me."
- "I like it when panelists tell what happened to resolve a situation, not just dwell on the problems."
- "Wow! I felt like each speaker was describing me, and my culture wasn't even on the panel. We are more similar than we think - a good way to start connecting. Thank you!"
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Questions and Information
To receive more information about multicultural programs, fees, and services, contact Ann Ulmschneider at 703-277-2631.
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