Randall B. Lindsey

Randall B. Lindsey is Emeritus Professor at California State University, Los Angeles. He has served as a teacher, an administrator, executive director of a non-profit corporation, as Interim Dean at California Lutheran University, as Distinguished Educator in Residence at Pepperdine University, and as Chair of the Education Department at the University of Redlands. All of Randy’s experiences have been in working with diverse populations and his area of study is the behavior of white people in multicultural settings. His Ph.D. is in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University, his Master of Arts in Teaching is in History Education from the University of Illinois, and his B.S. in Social Science Education is from Western Illinois University. He has served as a junior high school and high school teacher and as an administrator in charge of school desegregation efforts. At Cal State, L.A. he served as Chair of the Division of Administration and Counseling and as Director of the Regional Assistance Centers for Educational Equity, a regional race desegregation assistance center. With co-authors he has written several books and articles on applying the Cultural Proficiency Framework in various contexts.

Email – randallblindsey@gmail.com
Website - CCPEP.org
Twitter - @RBLindsey41

Expertise

Leadership
Cultural Proficiency

Workshops

Workshop

Cultural Proficiency: These sessions introduce the Tools of Cultural Proficiency as a shared commitment to excellence and equity for all students. The consultants engage participants using strategies and tools needed for districts to embed Cultural Proficiency into schools’ academic cultures. Upon completion of the sessions, participants will understand and know how to apply the 4 Tools: the Guiding Principles, Essential Elements, Continuum, and Barriers related to Cultural Proficiency. Participants in these interactive sessions will explore the best ways to weave these tools into the fabric of their schools.

What People are Saying

"Learning from and working with Randall Lindsey has led to transformative changes both personal and professional. It has changed how I look at students and schools and has renewed my commitment to engage in equity practice, ensuring all students have access to the same educational opportunities."

-Sarah Gazan, Manitoba Educator

"The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has been transformed through its work with Randy Lindsay in cultural proficiency. Equity is no longer an after thought but rather in the forefront when making district level decisions. Cultural Proficiency plays a major part in our "Closing the Gap" strategy."

-Walter Piovesan, Associate Director of Education in Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

"From the moment I met Randall Lindsey, I realized I was working with a man of integrity, compassion and most importantly his knowledge of cultural proficiency is grounded in true research, evidence and experience. The personal relationships he has forged are remarkable. Randy has the ability to work with any group and move everyone's understanding of cultural proficiency to the next level. Truly, a man of vision and the ability to connect with all."

-Judith Arrow, Director of Educational Services at Dixie School District in Marin County, CA

"Since consulting with the Lindsey team to bring Cultural Proficiency to our school, we are now engaged in meaningful dialogue and difficult conversations aimed at improving our school’s organizational culture. Their expertise in this area has been invaluable in creating a paradigm shift through personal reflection that encourages us, individually and as a school, to refocus on what is best for students."

-Pete Flores III, Assistant Principal at Santa Maria High School

Certified In

Cultural Proficiency

Books

Leading Change Through the Lens of Cultural Proficiency

An Equitable Approach to Race and Social Class in Our Schools

By: Jaime E. Welborn, Tamika Casey, Keith T. Myatt and Randall B. Lindsey

Culturally Proficient Coaching

Supporting Educators to Create Equitable Schools

By: Delores B. Lindsey, Richard S. Martinez, Randall B. Lindsey and Keith T. Myatt

Equity Partnerships

A Culturally Proficient Guide to Family, School, and Community Engagement

By: Angela R. Clark-Louque, Randall B. Lindsey, Reyes L. Quezada and Cynthia L. Jew

Cultural Proficiency

A Manual for School Leaders

By: Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Raymond D. Terrell and Delores B. Lindsey

Culturally Proficient Leadership

The Personal Journey Begins Within

By: Raymond D. Terrell, Eloise K. Terrell, Randall B. Lindsey and Delores B. Lindsey

The Cultural Proficiency Manifesto

Finding Clarity Amidst the Noise

By: Randall B. Lindsey

Opening Doors

An Implementation Template for Cultural Proficiency

By: Trudy T. Arriaga and Randall B. Lindsey

Reach the Highest Standard in Professional Learning: Outcomes

By: Delores B. Lindsey, Randall B. Lindsey, Shirley M. Hord and Valerie von Frank

A Culturally Proficient Response to the Common Core

Ensuring Equity Through Professional Learning

By: Delores B. Lindsey, Karen M. Kearney, Delia Estrada, Raymond D. Terrell and Randall B. Lindsey

The Best of Corwin: Equity

By: Randall B. Lindsey

The Culturally Proficient School

An Implementation Guide for School Leaders

By: Randall B. Lindsey, Laraine M. Roberts and Franklin CampbellJones

A Culturally Proficient Response to LGBT Communities

A Guide for Educators

By: Randall B. Lindsey, Richard M. Diaz, Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Raymond D. Terrell and Delores B. Lindsey

Culturally Proficient Inquiry

A Lens for Identifying and Examining Educational Gaps

By: Randall B. Lindsey, Stephanie M. Graham, R. Chris Westphal, Jr. and Cynthia L. Jew

Culturally Proficient Practice

Supporting Educators of English Learning Students

By: Reyes L. Quezada, Delores B. Lindsey and Randall B. Lindsey

The Cultural Proficiency Journey

Moving Beyond Ethical Barriers Toward Profound School Change

By: Franklin CampbellJones, Brenda CampbellJones and Randall B. Lindsey

Culturally Proficient Instruction

A Guide for People Who Teach

By: Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Delores B. Lindsey, Randall B. Lindsey and Raymond D. Terrell

Culturally Proficient Collaboration

Use and Misuse of School Counselors

By: Diana L. Stephens and Randall B. Lindsey

Culturally Proficient Education

An Asset-Based Response to Conditions of Poverty

By: Randall B. Lindsey, Michelle S. Karns and Keith T. Myatt

Culturally Proficient Learning Communities

Confronting Inequities Through Collaborative Curiosity

By: Delores B. Lindsey, Linda D. Jungwirth, Jarvis V.N.C. Pahl and Randall B. Lindsey

Facilitator's Guide to Cultural Proficiency, Second Edition

By: Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri-Robins and Raymond D. Terrell