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How can we ensureEquity & Excellencein our schools?<strong>SERC</strong>’s Initiative on Diversity in <strong>Education</strong>,or IDE, seeks to build <strong>the</strong> capacity and skill <strong>of</strong>educators to respond effectively to <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> diverselearners and <strong>the</strong>ir families. To accomplish this, <strong>the</strong>initiative has designed a service delivery model forparticipants to apply cultural responsiveness, socialjustice, and racial equity to <strong>the</strong>ir work.This powerful, personally transforming experienceinvolves discussion, reflection, and ultimately actionaimed at giving all students an equal opportunity toachieve. Participants work to reach <strong>the</strong>se goals byfocusing on five elements:LeadershipSchool-Family-Community PartnershipsPr<strong>of</strong>essional CapacitySchool ClimateTeaching and LearningIDE makes this process accessible to everyone with a stake in a thriving school community—teachers, administrators,support personnel, students, families, community members, policy makers, etc.—and structures <strong>the</strong> content to meet<strong>the</strong> specific needs <strong>of</strong> our partners. Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> content might include:• developing a continuum <strong>of</strong> support and environment that is culturally responsive;• understanding, accessing, and utilizing <strong>the</strong> inherent assets in diverse families and communities;• empowering youth to have a greater role in <strong>the</strong>ir educational development; and• matching instruction (as well as assessments, technology, etc.) to <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> English language learners ando<strong>the</strong>r groups.To learn how IDE can meet your needs:Gerald M. Hairston, Consultant, <strong>SERC</strong>, (860) 632-1485, ext. 374 or hairston@ctserc.org.Equity. Excellence. <strong>Education</strong>.9

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