Competency: Diversity

Subcompetencies:

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 forsuccess; 

4. Ensure policies and practices are in place that prevent problem behavior, encourage positive behavior, and respond to student behavior not aligned with expectations 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.