Embedded Files
- Conduct equity walks/audits in all buildings at least three times per year, with subsequent changes based on audit feedback
- Convene a study group to examine current and possible early learning opportunities across the district and within the community
- Design a multi-year training/development program for all new employees to be implemented beginning in 2017-2018
- Initiate training for all staff serving in leadership roles (principals, district admin, teacher leaders), with emphasis on those who will be facilitating professional learning going forward
- Begin an audit of policies, procedures, and curriculum, with changes made as necessary and appropriate
- Conduct deep study around programs and practices yielding success in local, regional, national schools that currently outperform the Kirkwood School District
- Conduct regular engagement meetings and/or forums to learn from others and strengthen relationships with community partners
- Convene a diverse group to study disciplinary data and practices within the district, with particular emphasis on understanding and addressing disproportionate gaps among black and white students
- Provide ongoing, intentional professional learning around high quality instructional strategies that lead to student engagement, visible thinking, and ownership in the learning process
- Establish a Cultural Review Committee to review and provide feedback about newly written curriculum, prior to movement to the existing Curriculum Review Committee
- Expand existing efforts to retain, attract and hire diverse staff, with an intentional focus on buildings/positions that are currently less diverse
- Explore funding opportunities through friend-raising and active communication about needs and work related to the Task Force
- Design and implement a systemic, intentional plan to ensure diverse literature, instructional resources, and learning resources are available and accessible in all classrooms
- Conduct comprehensive data analysis – disaggregated on many levels, to provide greater insights into strengths, needs, and programmatic deficiencies at the building & district levels
- Explore a district-level position or consulting partnership dedicated to diversity and implementation of Task Force recommendations
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