Diversity Council Education Equity Plan

PlanScape

Level 1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education

Level 2:

DMC:

Community Health:

Improved youth's individual empowerment, self-advocacy, advocacy for others, understanding bias, and active participation in school culture - all central to creating positive school and life experiences, establishing a foundation for success

1. Deploying youth programming and curriculum modules that address individual empowerment, self-advocacy, advocacy for others, understanding bias, and active participation in school culture - all central to creating positive school and life experiences, establishing a foundation for success, and reducing interactions with the criminal justice system. DC will deliver:

• Research-based student and whole family trainings and workshops. DC will a) reach 4,000 grades K through 8 students; b) reach 50-75 families with whole family curriculum and resources; c) reach 400 grades 8 through 12 students with curriculum and interactive skill building forums. 
• Peacemakers Camp interactive advocacy, self-expression, and leadership skills sessions. DC will: a) host 2-3 camps with various partner organizations; b) reach a diverse array of students; c) adapt the curriculum as appropriate to fit specific community needs and requests as they arise. 
• Student Leaders Creating Change student empowerment and leadership development workshops that improve school culture. DC will: a) establish SLCC afterschool programs for targeted youth populations; b) engage a minimum of 15 at-risk youth; 3) include siblings and families in related activities as appropriate.  2.

2. Becoming involved in discussions and activities regarding improved access to and participation in educational programs that promote college readiness, vocational exploration, and skill development for individuals from underrepresented populations. DC will:

• Actively engage with a minimum of 4 community efforts around skill building, nontraditional education, career transitioning, and/or vocational training.
• Actively publicize educational issues, opportunities, and solutions a minimum of 5 times. 

3. Working directly with 4 or more educational institutions to improve organizational culture and address issues of equity on campus. Formal trainings and consultation will result in a) 70 percent of participants reporting an increase in knowledge; b) one organization reporting significant change in organizational culture/campus relation

Cradle to Career ; Spark! ; Student Leaders Creating Change (SLCC)