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ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEGRATION (A & I) PROGRAM

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What is the A & I Program?

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  • The use of A&I funds is restricted and can only be for things like those listed below:
    • Reduce the disparities in academic achievement among all students
    • Reduce the disparities in equitable access to effective teachers, including teachers of color
    • Increase racial and economic integration

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A & I Program Goals (2024-26)

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Goal #1: Decrease racial disparities for Black and Hispanic students in enrollment for advanced courses.

Goal #2: Improve graduation rates for Black and Hispanic students through consistent attendance and passing rates.

  • Black 67% (22-23) - 75% (25-26)
  • Hispanic 64% (22-23) - 75% (25-26)

Goal #3: Improve family engagement for our East African and Hispanic students.

Goal #4: Increase teachers of color from 3% to 4% (25-26).

Goal #5: Increase in student comfort level (Collab Goal).

  • Elevating voice
  • Advocacy for change
  • Leadership skills
  • Connectedness to school

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A & I Funds (2024-26)

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  • Equity Supervisor
  • Equity Specialists (3 FTE)
  • Cultural Family Liaisons (10 FTE - split between SPED/A&I)
  • AVID program (grades 7-12) - split between A&I/buildings
    • Teachers/Tutors - expanded sections
  • Young Scholars program (grades K-5)/summer camp - split between A&I/buildings
  • Check & Connect, Caring & Committed Conversations, Affinity Groups & Equity Summit
  • Teacher of Color Recruitment
  • Professional Development – Equity focus

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Status

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  • Submission of Plan and Budget on March 13th
  • Await approval of 3 year plan and annual budget - typically notified in late May/early June

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Q & A

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