Culturally Responsive School Leadership in Catholic Education: Tuition Assistance and Community Outreach for Latino Families

• In Event: Moscone Center North Roundtable Session 2
  In Roundtable Session: Roundtable: Cultural Responsiveness in Catholic Education

Abstract

This mixed-methods study examined the practices of Catholic secondary school leaders in relation to the development of tuition assistance and outreach policies intended to serve Latino families. The theoretical framework consisted of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) and Culturally Responsive School Leadership (CRSL). Quantitative data emerged from a cross-sectional survey distributed to Catholic secondary school administrators within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (N=22). Qualitative data emerged from semi-structured interviews with Catholic secondary school administrators from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (N=4). The findings of this study indicate that Catholic school leaders view the principles of CST and CRSL as influential. However, the frequency with which Catholic school leaders employ culturally responsive leadership practices to address Latino families is varied and inconsistent.

Authors

• Michel-Anthony Castillo, Bishop Mora Salesian High School

• Karie Huchting, Loyola Marymount University