ABIDE stands for Advancing Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, and is the namesake of the schools and programs staff council that works together on DEIB initiatives within the schools and programs branch of Five Keys. The ABIDE Council is made up of staff members and leaders from both Northern and Southern California that are passionate about advancing access, belonging, inclusion, diversity, equity and justice. Council members have pledged a commitment to this work in addition to their regular work roles in order to actualize a renewed legacy at Five Keys.

The ABIDE Council is committed to advocating for change across our schools and programs in order to impact the entire culture for the better. Currently we have four committees: Culture, Communications,  Learning and Development, and Special Projects.  Learn more about our committees and explore some of ABIDE's current projects below!  Contact the ABIDE Council with questions, abide@fivekeys.org.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), sometimes known as affinity groups, or diversity groups, are groups formed by employees who join together based on common interests, backgrounds, job status, or demographic actors such as gender, culture, race, ethnicity, and military or disability status. These voluntary, employee-led groups are meant to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace.

The Five Keys Pedagogical Framework was developed in partnership with our Curriculum and Instruction Team. This framework centers culturally responsive, abolitionist, and decolonial philosophies and pedagogical practices. This collaborative effort is offering training opportunities that align with the framework throughout the school year.  

The Social Justice Book Club meets virtually to dive into empowering content that aligns to the missions of both our agency and our Council, and to the philosophies and pedagogical practices that make up our Pedagogical Framework. All staff members are encouraged to participate!