Theory: IF WE identify and eliminate disproportionality and disparity by generating, analyzing, and acting on robust data from multiple sources, THEN our students will be free from educational tracking and subpar learning experiences that do not elevate their opportunities to be productive members of society and have careers that earn a living wage.

Strategy: The superintendent will designate staff to create measures and models of growth over time for all.

Action Steps:

• All staff will be trained in an anti-racism and anti-bias approach.

• Staff will be trained and implement the formative assessment process to advance learning for all students.

• Staff will be trained in methods of effective feedback and listening (cognitive coaching).  Staff will reevaluate, as a team, to determine efficacy.

• Learning spaces will be dynamic with adults assigned in ways that support the most impactful learning for all.

• Districtwide data analysis tools that foster equity and inclusion systematically will be used.

  • CA School Dashboard (8 state priorities) 

  • PBIS SWIS

  • Engagement reports

  • Districtwide benchmarks

  • Enrollment/placement data

Obstacles:

• Shared assessments will need to be created that can be used systematically to foster equity and inclusion (district buy-in from all education partners).

• The district will need to allocate funding for districtwide professional learning opportunities on anti-racism and the anti-biased approach to teaching.

• There will need to be monitoring and implementation of feedback protocols systematically.

• There will need to be monitoring inclusion/representation of all student groups in various courses/programs at all levels systematically.

• Because there is a lack of time/access to professional learning, the district must find time for staff to practice and apply learning.  Implementation must be adjusted in ways that allow for professional learning to become part of our standard practices.  

Theory: IF WE provide community partners an accessible platform enabling them to provide input and receive district/school community updates, THEN they will have the ability to be contributing members to their school and local communities.

Strategy: To develop a shared understanding of equity and collect input, the district will incorporate continuous conversations of equity policies and professional development.  These are ongoing opportunities for CJUSD education partners to have input.

Action Steps:

• We will communicate district equity goals to education partners using a variety of media formats.

• We will use current data in equity discussions with all education partners.

• We will develop a consistent measure of growth to ensure it is closing the opportunity gap. 

• We will develop a plan for all education partners to have access to basic needs/resources.

• We will implement, communicate, and maintain equitable instruction in which each child receives what they need for success.

Obstacles:

• We need to develop a fair system of measure across all education partners.

• We need to create a culture of equity despite many practices and values still connected to or based on equality.

• We need to create and implement equity discussions that serve all education partners.

• We need to establish which department is in charge of professional development or whether it was created from the top down.

• We need to accurately identify student needs and allocate the appropriate resources to those students.