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Program/Workshop Descriptions

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Professional development
Workshops, academies, and training of trainers on a variety of topics, including:

• Strategies To Improve Academic Achievement
• Harassment/Bullying Prevention and Response
• Key Components of Educational Equity
• Improved School Climate
• Culturally Responsive Teaching
• Increased Family Involvement
• Safe Schools/Crisis Response

Specialized trainings

• Parent Effectiveness Leadership Training (PELT)
• Playtime Is Science
• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) for English Language Learners

Equity reviews
Meet with school officials to review current procedures for identifying and assessing problems relating to race, sex, and national origin equity.

Disaggregated data
Assist schools with reviews of disaggregated student and employee data.

Developing a school improvement plan
Create and implement a plan of action to ensure an equitable teaching and learning environment.

Safe schools planning
Review and update safe school and crisis response management plans.

Compliance assistance
Assist districts in complying with Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settlement agreements.

Information services
Disseminate information and resources on a broad range of equity topics.

Web resources
To access selected equity resources and request assistance, click here.