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Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC)

What is IDAC?

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Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) draws members from parents to represent our school at district level climate assessment/problem-solving meetings. The primary purpose of the Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC), originally formed in 1988 as the Intercultural Advisory Council, is to assist in the formation and review of policies that assure non-discriminatory practices in all operational areas of the Clovis Unified School District. Its further mission is to assist in improving the cultural environment of the District.

District IDAC Page

Meetings

  • 1st Quarter Meeting- October 21, 2024 @ 5pm LMC/Teams
  • 2nd Quarter Meeting- December 17, 2024 @ 6pm LMC/Teams
  • 3rd Quarter Meeting- March 4, 2025 @ 6pm LMC/Teams
  • 4th Quarter Meeting- April 29, 2025 @ 6pm LMC/Teams

Minutes

IDAC Focus Areas

POSITIVITY PROJECT

We encourage inclusion of all students across our campus through daily experiences and a variety of activities. 

Character Strength and Relationship Building Lessons

  • Weekly school-wide focus words
  • Daily lessons to promote discussion on good character and relationship
  • Access to relevant multimedia
  • Teaches kids the importance of others through the Other People Matter Mindset

Staff Training
Throughout the year, teachers will participate in a variety of trainings which include the following: 

  • Cultural Proficiency
  • Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
  • Positivity Project
  • All 4 Youth Onboarding Training 

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MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

Ambassadors are a multicultural group whose goal is to promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance of cultural diversity. The Ambassadors provides the opportunity to become more familiar with our diverse community at Bud Rank. Involvement in Ambassadors helps develop self-esteem and pride in one’s own heritage.

Ambassador members should be devoted to learning about customs, beliefs, and foods that are unique to different cultures.  Our group will organize events throughout the school year so we may educate our school community about different cultures.

Ambassadors consist of 30 fourth to sixth grade students.  They meet bi-monthly at lunch.

Multicultural

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Benchmark Education

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Benchmark Curriculum

The CUSD district-adopted Benchmark curriculum for grades Kindergarten through fifth grade includes texts that provide a study and highlight of diverse people, cultures, and the importance of valuing one another's contributions.