The EQUITY Framework Tiffany Young Equity and Diversity

The EQUITY Framework Tiffany Young Equity and Diversity Coordinator Tony Montgomery Equity and Diversity Specialist Siobhan Mulreany Equity and Diversity Specialist Fawn Hunter Indian Education Specialist Jeff Asemota Indian Education Specialist

Today’s Goal Facilitate a discussion that will allow you to gain some foundational knowledge of the Equity Framework as it pertains to Culturally Responsive Practices. “We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are. ” The Talmud

The Equity Framework From: The Equity Framework by C. Linton

Equity Framework What are words or phrases that describe/ define what Culture, Practice, and Leadership look like in your classroom environment? CULTURE Relationships PRACTICE Relevancy Rigor LEADERSHIP Expectations

Equity Framework Relationships: to motivate students, the connections between adults and students in a classroom and school need to be ones of respect & understanding. Relevancy: curriculum is delivered by content that is familiar and/or of interest to students, so that students are motivated to engage in the learning process. Expectations: students, teachers, administrators, and school staff establish and maintain a culture of high expectations for every student, because every student is capable of learning. Rigor: high caliber skills and learning take place because it is what students require to obtain academic success.

Equity Framework Educational equity: When educators provide all students with the individual support they need to reach and exceed a common standard. How do we reach the goal of educational equity? By implementing an equity framework to focus the strategies we are using in the classroom/school.

Book reference • Linton, C. Equity 101: The Equity Framework. Corwin Press, 2011 • Linton, C. Equity 101: Culture. Corwin Press, 2013

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