Educational Equity Framework

The Thompson School District (TSD) Board of Education had been reviewing student outcome data that showed ongoing disparities in reading, math, graduation, and behavior. They felt a sense of urgency to address these identified concerns.

In September 2019, Dr. Schaffer asked the Director of Language, Culture, and Equity to create an Educational Equity Policy for the district.

The Director and colleagues worked closely with the TSD Community and the Board of Education to build a common language and understanding of equity, and to uncover their desires and commitments as stakeholder to address equity across the TSD system.

The Educational Equity Policy was developed from the stakeholder input. The policy included guidance for a framework.

Inclusive Family/Guardian and Community Input

If we actively involve students, families, staff, and community members that reflect our student body, then we will honor the diverse perspectives and funds of knowledge in our decision-making.

Multilingual Communication

If we provide school and district communications in the home language of TSD families, then we will honor diversity and increase access to our programs and activities to each of our students.

Culturally Competent and Diverse Staff

If we engage in active recruitment, employment, support, and retention of culturally competent and diverse staff we will model a respect for diversity and increase positive intercultural communication and heighten access to learning.

Professional Growth for Equity

If we build the capacity of the TSD community to demonstrate culturally relevant pedagogy and equitable practices, then we will bring about the conditions and skill sets needed to ensure educational benefit to each of our students.

Equitable Resource Allocation

If we allocate resources equitably, then we will narrow opportunity gaps based in fee structures and increase access and opportunity for both staff and students.

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Inclusive Family/Guardian and Community Input

Multilingual Communication

Culturally Competent and Diverse Staff

Professional Growth for Equity

Equitable Resource Allocation

Implementation Timeline

July 2019 – March 2020
TSD Community Stakeholder Input on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Spring 2020
Collaboratively write TSD Educational Equity Policy ADB

Fall 2020
Collaboratively create the Equity Framework

May – June 2021
TSD Community Stakeholder input at Board of Education

Spring 2022
TSD Equity Implementation Planning Committees

March 2022
TSD Equity Implementation Open House

2022-23 School Year
TSD Implementation Plan Year 1 Created by Superintendent's Cabinet

Equity Data

On-Time Graduation Rates

By Race

On-Time Graduation by Race

By Student Group

On-Time Graduation by Student Group

i-Ready Winter Placement Distribution

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Educational Equity Framework

Inclusive Family/Guardian and Community Input

Multilingual Communication

Culturally Competent and Diverse Staff

Professional Growth for Equity

Equitable Resource Allocation

July 2019 – March 2020 TSD Community Stakeholder Input on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Spring 2020 Collaboratively write TSD Educational Equity Policy ADB

Fall 2020 Collaboratively create the Equity Framework

May – June 2021 TSD Community Stakeholder input at Board of Education

Spring 2022 TSD Equity Implementation Planning Committees

March 2022 TSD Equity Implementation Open House

2022-23 School Year TSD Implementation Plan Year 1 Created by Superintendent's Cabinet

Equity Data

July 2019 – March 2020
TSD Community Stakeholder Input on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Spring 2020
Collaboratively write TSD Educational Equity Policy ADB

Fall 2020
Collaboratively create the Equity Framework

May – June 2021
TSD Community Stakeholder input at Board of Education

Spring 2022
TSD Equity Implementation Planning Committees

March 2022
TSD Equity Implementation Open House

2022-23 School Year
TSD Implementation Plan Year 1 Created by Superintendent's Cabinet