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Brief history of MPA
Brief history of MPA
In 2016, a former graduate and parent of Springfield Township School District and Dr. Andre McLaurin partnered to address concerns and ideas on how to create a more inclusive environment for the students of our district. The group met regularly, to informally share ideas and ways they could begin advocating for their children and promoting activities that would help facilitate the growth of a more inclusive community. In 2018, Dr. Jim Etlen and Dr. Piper Williams were asked to co-chair the group, along with Dr. Angela Beale- Tawfeeq and Mrs. Lauren Camper who were asked to be parent leaders. The four graciously accepted and worked together over the last few years to shape and form this parent based organization. Their first step was to give the group a name and identifying logo. They worked to gain exposure to other parents within the district by attending back to school nights and working with administrators to promote meetings. Today, the four leaders continue to work to create an inclusive environment for students and parents by delivering thoughtful programming, hosting events, and engaging in meaningful conversations. The Multicultural Parents Association of Springfield Township School District welcomes all parents to partner alongside of us in promoting the beauty of our diverse community.
In 2016, a former graduate and parent of Springfield Township School District and Dr. Andre McLaurin partnered to address concerns and ideas on how to create a more inclusive environment for the students of our district. The group met regularly, to informally share ideas and ways they could begin advocating for their children and promoting activities that would help facilitate the growth of a more inclusive community. In 2018, Dr. Jim Etlen and Dr. Piper Williams were asked to co-chair the group, along with Dr. Angela Beale- Tawfeeq and Mrs. Lauren Camper who were asked to be parent leaders. The four graciously accepted and worked together over the last few years to shape and form this parent based organization. Their first step was to give the group a name and identifying logo. They worked to gain exposure to other parents within the district by attending back to school nights and working with administrators to promote meetings. Today, the four leaders continue to work to create an inclusive environment for students and parents by delivering thoughtful programming, hosting events, and engaging in meaningful conversations. The Multicultural Parents Association of Springfield Township School District welcomes all parents to partner alongside of us in promoting the beauty of our diverse community.
Mission
Mission
Our mission is to positively impact, foster, and support diversity and social justice for all students and families in the School District of Springfield Township (Montgomery County) community by:
Our mission is to positively impact, foster, and support diversity and social justice for all students and families in the School District of Springfield Township (Montgomery County) community by:
• collaborating with administration, educators, staff, parents and students to promote an educational community that enriches the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional health and wellness, of diverse learners, in the educational levels.
• collaborating with administration, educators, staff, parents and students to promote an educational community that enriches the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional health and wellness, of diverse learners, in the educational levels.
• supporting and developing an ongoing collaborative relationship, in the Springfield educational community among administration, educators, staff, parents and students, that creates an environment of respect, care, and equity.
• supporting and developing an ongoing collaborative relationship, in the Springfield educational community among administration, educators, staff, parents and students, that creates an environment of respect, care, and equity.
• fostering and supporting the development of diverse, culturally responsive institutional practices, knowledge, and dispositions within the Springfield educational community with the ultimate goal of ensuring and fostering equitable educational opportunities for all learners.
• fostering and supporting the development of diverse, culturally responsive institutional practices, knowledge, and dispositions within the Springfield educational community with the ultimate goal of ensuring and fostering equitable educational opportunities for all learners.
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