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Keep in mind, districts are not required to implement an ethnic studies course until the 2025-26 school year. The earlier you begin the process, the more time you will have to study, dialogue, analyze various options, adopt a plan, and begin implementation in a strategic, smooth manner.
Review the Six Steps of the Ethnic Studies Adoption Toolkit in order to establish an adoption timeline.
Set dates and times for meetings.
Establish a platform (e.g., Google Docs, Dropbox to house relevant resources (e.g., History-Social Science Framework, History-Social Science Toolkit, district data, completed charts, meeting notes).
Consider sharing information about the process for adopting and implementing Ethnic Studies with community stakeholders.
Task 1.3a Review the Six Steps of the Toolkit
Examine the Six Steps of the Ethnic Studies Adoption Toolkit in order to establish an adoption timeline. Take notes on the form below.
Task 1.3b Meeting Timeline
Scheduling meeting times is always a challenge. Identify dates and times that are convenient for the committee to meet, either in person or virtually. Agenda topics may change as you begin the work.
Task 1.3c Establish a Platform to House Relevant Resources
Sharing resources and working documents internally and externally is important for creating a culture of trust and transparency. Consider the following elements as you establish a platform that is accessible, secure, and easy to utilize.
Can items be shared, viewed, and/or edited easily?
Is there an option for items to be secure and not altered or shared?
Where can the platform be housed?
Is there a cost to develop or maintain the platform?
Who will be designated to maintain the platform?
Once a platform is established, consider sharing information about the process for adopting and implementing ethnic studies with community stakeholders.
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