DEIA Roundtable Discussion
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access
Committee Members
#1 Why? #2 Ah-Ha
Jeff Mount Derrick Fox
Clay Blackman Michaela Babic
Sara Cowan Chase Crispin
Debbie Martinez Chiyo Trauernicht
Definitions of DEIA(B)
Diversity - The presence of a variety of lived experiences within a given setting.
Equity - Equity refers to an approach that ensures that everyone has access to the same opportunities. It recognizes that advantages and barriers exist and that, as a result, everyone does not start from the same place. It is a process that begins by acknowledging that unequal starting place and works to correct and address the imbalance. Equity ensures that all people have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and develop, regardless of their identity. Basically, it is the fair and just treatment of all members of a community.
Inclusion - Intentional, ongoing effort to ensure that diverse people with a variety of lived experiences are able to fully participate in all aspects of the work of an organization, including leadership positions and decision-making processes.
Access - Access/accessibility refers to giving equitable access to everyone regardless of human ability and experience. It refers to how organizations encompass and celebrate the characteristics and talents that each individual brings to the organization. It is about representation for all.
Belonging - Organizations that create a culture of psychological safety so members can thrive simply by being who they are every day.
#1
All-State Ensembles/Children’s Honor Choir:
(Chase)
Discussion of crafted policies
2020 Summer
to
2021 Fall
Discussion of crafted policies
2020 Summer
to
2021 Fall
Discussion of crafted policies
2020 Summer
to
2021 Fall
Discussion of crafted policies
2020 Summer
to
2021 Fall
Discussion of crafted policies
2020 Summer
to
2021 Fall
Questions….
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In an ideal world, what would inclusivity and belonging look like in your school/department?
What steps can you take now to create systems that operate to increase a sense of belonging for students and their families?