Active recruitment of faculty, students, administrators, and support personnel from underrepresented groups is nurtured. Back to top Professional Development Equity issues are integral to professional development activities and include staff members examining their beliefs about and expectations of all students. Continued support in educating diverse populations and preparing students for living and working in a diverse society is given through inservice professional development activities that ensure equitable and inclusive instructional practices. All staff, including members of underrepresented groups, have the opportunity to participate in leadership and professional development programs in mathematics and science education. Back to top Administration Administrators actively generate and promote policies that address issues of equity.
Administrators are responsible for implementing school, district, and state equity policies.
Formal and informal expectations of staff are aligned with equity policies. Hiring and retention of staff from underrepresented groups is valued and promoted. Back to top School Structure and Climate Staff members use teaching strategies appropriate for students in diverse classrooms and are knowledgeable about and sensitive to the differences and perspectives of diverse populations. Staff, students, and community members have personal interactions with each other that reflect mutual respect. Staff and community provide opportunities for students to learn about, understand and value one's own culture and the cultures of others.