Our rapidly changing community demographics and George Rogers Clark District's vision of having a positive influence on all young people has developed this page to be proactive on issues of diversity. The District Committee offers awards and training, serving as a resource to advise and assist in:

• Educating Scouts, staff, volunteers and parents

• Acknowledging, celebrating and appreciating human differences

• Fostering an environment where people feel welcome and valued

• Remove barriers that limit full participation in Scouting

Diversity Training

The following list is not meant to be a complete listing of such resources. For additional resources go to www.google.com and enter whatever search parameters you choose.

New Conversations about Race and Racism

The George Rogers Clark District encourages Boy Scout and Venturing leaders to order a free toolkit for "New Conversations about Race and Racism" and hold conversations with their troops and crews. The toolkit can be ordered at www.facingrace.org Leaders are encouraged to participate in a session of New Conversations before leading it with youth.

Diversity

Where We Are and Where We Came From -  - Resources

Sharing Diversity

Multicultural Development Center - Resources

 Dyslexia

Overcoming Dyslexia: What New Brain Science Reveals—and What Parents Can Do (Time Magazine - July 28, 2003) - Resources

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Resources

Hmong Cultural Center

The mission of the Hmong Cultural and Resource Center is to promote the personal development of children, youth, and adults through Hmong cultural education while providing resources that enhance cross-cultural understanding between Hmong and Non-Hmong people. - Resources  

Scoutreach Resources

Site contains downloadable catalog - Resources

    The George Rogers Clark District sole purpose is to increase individuals' and groups knowledge and understanding of diversity issues (in a very broad context)—without making value judgments or calling into question peoples’ religious, cultural, or political beliefs and affiliations.

This attachment below is a "do it yourself" training to be downloaded and initiated for staff and volunteers, employee orientation, Scout education, or for any activities intended to increase the knowledge and understanding of diversity issues, within the the Boy Scouts of America. (See resource files)