Commitment to Diversity
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We believe anyone can change the world.
At Santa Maria-Bonita School District we wholeheartedly believe that our strengths come from the people who make up our team. Inclusion and diversity is ingrained in who we are because it’s who encompasses our school buildings and the community we serve. We empower our team to make an impact in our schools and in the world. We foster a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and encourage our team to contribute all their differing perspectives, ideas and experiences for one common purpose: to prepare children to be successful citizens.
A program of professional preparation must be proposed and operated by an entity that makes all personnel decisions regarding the employment, retention or promotion of employees without unlawful discrimination. The entity must make all decisions regarding the admission, retention and graduation of students without unlawful discrimination.
New Teachers and mentors will be notified of our Commitment to Diversity and Non Discrimination policy in orientation. It will also be included in their handbook and housed on our district and induction website.
Statement of Lawful Practice
Institutional and program leadership assure that all decisions regarding candidate and mentor admission, retention, and program completion are based on lawful practices.
TIP provides equal opportunities for participation to all qualified persons without unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of candidates, mentors, and instructors on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
Furthermore, it is the goal of the Santa Maria Bonita Teacher Induction Program to recruit, retain, and advance a qualified, effective, diverse teacher candidate pool for the state of California, consistent with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s mission statement for the CDE:
"California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world."
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