Design an Equitable Instructional Model

You need this if you want to: Design an instructional model that meets the full range of your students’ needs.

Key activities conducted by the DEI Specialist may include:

Design and implement an instructional model that holds all students to high expectations; tailors learning experiences to each student’s individual needs, skills and interests; provides all students the necessary supports to achieve mastery;, and helps them develop their own sense of identity and an understanding of others.
Work with teachers and leaders to develop, identify, adapt and/or implement culturally relevant and inclusive curriculum and instructional practices.
Build cultural competence in teachers to engage with diverse students and speak to issues related to race, class, power and privilege.

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Create a Safe and Inclusive School Community

You need this if you want to: Develop a nurturing environment that fosters a sense of belonging among all students.

Key activities conducted by the DEI specialist may include:

Work with leaders and teachers to articulate clear expectations, behaviors, norms, routines and values that foster a sense of belonging among all students.
Analyze disaggregated referral and discipline data to identify gaps across race and ethnicities. Adjust policies and practices based on findings.
Design and implement practices (e.g., restorative justice, unconscious bias training) that support safe, inclusive school communities.
Develop processes and systems to track and review data and trends on an ongoing basis. Recalibrate policies and practices as needed.
Build cultural competence in teachers and other adults to engage with diverse students.

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You need this if you want to: Ensure equitable student participation in academic and non-academic offerings.

Key activities conducted by the DEI specialist may include:

Analyze disaggregated data to surface disparities in student participation rates in academic (e.g., enrollment in honors, AP, gifted and talented, or special ed classes) and non-academic offerings
Review and revise school policies and practices to address inequities (e.g., referral practices) and train teachers on unconscious bias to ensure diverse students’ participation.
Identify any barriers that might hinder participation (e.g., limited programs, lack of after-school transportation, familial responsibilities, etc.) and identify solutions.
Develop processes and systems to track and review data and trends, recalibrating policies and practices as needed.

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You need this if you want to: Develop and implement recruitment and enrollment strategies and practices that attract diverse student populations.

Key activities conducted by the DEI specialist may include:

Define goals for student recruitment with a focus on student diversity.
Conduct research (e.g., prospective parent interviews), if needed, to identify motivators and barriers to application.
Expand recruitment efforts to diverse families, while streamlining application processes and timelines to reduce barriers.
Consider deeper organizational changes necessary to become a school of choice for students and families of color.

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You need this if you want to: Communicate and engage with your families and community members as partners in the work.

Key activities conducted by the DEI Specialist may include:

Identify and implement strategies to communicate and engage with all families and community members, especially those that are traditionally underserved, as partners in your work.
Develop norms and processes to understand the needs, interests and aspirations of your students, families and community members and incorporate their perspectives on key decisions. Identify and remove barriers that may exist for engagement.
Raise awareness about DEI issues, engage families in conversations on critical DEI issues, and build in feedback channels to ensure that the school’s commitment to DEI reflects the aspirations of the community.

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