Equitable and Inclusive Practices
The San Carlos School District (SCSD) prioritizes a culturally competent and diverse workforce through its emphasis on equitable and inclusive practices, which received a 2023 Kent Award from the San Mateo County School Boards Association.
In the fall of 2020, SCSD embarked on a partnership with Inclusion Counts to advance Equitable and Inclusive practices in the San Carlos School District. We formed a steering committee of staff, parents and community members (see right-hand margin) in order to ensure our priorities, goals and actions related to these areas are reflective of our diverse community voices.
Accomplishments:
- Inclusion Counts conducted listening sessions with different stakeholder groups from the district and used that information to provide an Equity Report with a list of recommendations.
- The steering committee has reviewed those recommendations and created an action plan with a 3-year timeline of goals, action items and metrics
- The steering committee has created a mission and vision statement (see below) to guide our work in this area
- All certificated staff have received professional development from Inclusion Counts
The Diverse Staff Subcommittee has examined baseline data and helped hire diverse and culturally competent administrators. Moving forward, the subcommittee will review onboarding practices, establish teacher mentorship programs, and foster relationships with local colleges and universities. SCSD has also been given a three-year $200,000 grant as part of the California Department of Education's Antibias Education Grant Program to support these efforts, including hiring a Community Liaison for family engagement.
SCSD Equitable and Inclusive Practices | Steering Committee Mission & Vision Statements
Equitable and Inclusive News at San Carlos
Signature Programs & Initiatives
Our Commitment
Steering Committee's Resource Suggestions
View our Equity Report
