Diversity Committee Update

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Diversity Committee Update
Mr. Peter Giarrizzo, Superintendent of
Schools Mrs. Jeannine Clark, High School
Principal Mrs. Maria Thompson, Social Studies
Supervisor 6-12 Board of EducationOctober 20,
2014
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Recent Activities

• Diversity Task Force
• Focus on Acceptance
• Professional Development and PLCs
• Diversity Oversight Committee

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Strategic Goal 1 Principles and content of
21st Century learning

• Promote flexibility among students academic
  groupings at the secondary level
• Study/create K-5 learning opportunities available
  to students across all four elementary schools

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Strategic Goal 2 Coordinated networks of
support and targeted instruction

•  Provide seamless support systems to meet
  students needs
• Enhance parental partnerships in students
  learning

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Strategic Goal 3 Social-emotional development
and wellness of the whole child

• Host District-wide celebrations which showcase
  diversity, acceptance, appreciation and
  understanding of peers
• Create curriculum-based opportunities that foster
  relationships beyond the school day and the
  school boundaries

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• QUESTIONS?