Equity & Culturally Responsive Leadership

To demonstrate competence in equity and culturally responsive leadership, a superintendent, principal, director of special education, or director of community education must demonstrate knowledge and skills to:

(1) ensure that each student is treated fairly, respectfully, and with an understanding of each student's culture and context;

(2) recognize, respect, and employ each student's strengths, diversity, and culture as assets for teaching and learning;

(3) ensure that each student has equitable access to effective teachers, learning opportunities, academic and social support, and other resources necessary for success;

(4) ensure policies and practices are in place that proactively encourage positive behavior and respond to student behavior needs in a positive, fair, and unbiased manner;

(5) recognize, identify, and address individual and institutional biases;

(6) promote the preparation of students to live productively in and contribute to a diverse and global society;

(7) address matters of equity and cultural responsiveness in all aspects of leadership; and

(8) ensure policies and practices are in place that address student and staff mental and physical health and trauma.