SOMSD Intentional Integration Initiative (III)
SOMSD Intentional Integration Initiative (III)
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Spearheaded by the office of the Superintendent, the SOMSD Intentional Integration Initiative (SOMSD III) focuses on equity and access, including developing an integration plan that ensures that the student populations in each of our schools are reflective of our district’s diversity, and on fostering innovation in our elementary schools. The final goal of this initiative is to ensure that all of our schools are welcoming and engaging learning environments, with a strong foundation in cultural competency and equity, so that each and every student is challenged, inspired and supported to develop their potential as learners and citizens. We look forward to continued engagement with you around this work, and around our shared values of equity, excellence, and opportunity for all students in SOMSD.
What is Intentional Integration?
What is Intentional Integration?
Intentional Integration is the district's structured effort to create racially and socio-economically balanced schools as mandated in state and federal law - using data, thoughtful placements, and educational supports - to foster equity and strong outcomes for all students.
Intentional Integration is the district's structured effort to create racially and socio-economically balanced schools as mandated in state and federal law - using data, thoughtful placements, and educational supports - to foster equity and strong outcomes for all students.
Intentional Integration is how the district places elementary students in grades K-5th. Each student is placed in an algorithm to determine student placement.
Intentional Integration is how the district places elementary students in grades K-5th. Each student is placed in an algorithm to determine student placement.
What Criteria will be Used to Determine What Schools Students will Be Placed In?
What Criteria will be Used to Determine What Schools Students will Be Placed In?
Utilizing a modified Berkley Approach for the District's Integration methodology, an algorithm will be developed that creates micro-neighborhoods and utilizes the following variables for student placement:
Utilizing a modified Berkley Approach for the District's Integration methodology, an algorithm will be developed that creates micro-neighborhoods and utilizes the following variables for student placement:
Proximity
Parental Education Level
Parental Income
Sibling Preference
*While the District monitors the impact of III via racial demographics, race is not a determinant for placement.
*While the District monitors the impact of III via racial demographics, race is not a determinant for placement.
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