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This study examines racial gaps in exclusionary discipline for students of different races who are involved in the same disciplinary incident for the same type of infraction.
Shi, Y. & Zhu, M. (2021). Equal time for equal crime? Racial bias in school discipline (EdWorking Paper 21-383). Annenberg Institute at Brown University.
The Equity Blueprint for Action focuses on improving educational outcomes for three student groups: African American, American Indian, and Latinx. This document highlights community- and research informed practices common among the three communities, as well as actions and recommendations specific to each community.
San Diego County Office of Education, (2021).
Equity by Design was presented by Dr. Nancy Dome on May 22, 2018. During this webinar Dr. Dome provided concrete steps for educational organizations to follow as they intentionally and proactively embed equity into all aspects of their institutions. The session included activities to develop skills and push thinking; and provided tangible next steps to embed "Equity by Design."
Dome, Nancy. 2018. "Equity by Design." State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project.
Join hundreds of educators, parents, students, policymakers, advocates, and community members to advance educational equity for California’s students at the 2023 Equity Conference.
San Diego County Office of Education, (2022).
This report highlights a two-year study that identified barriers and evidence-based solutions to improving the academic and social emotional learning (SEL) outcomes for African American students in California.
California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators,
California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and Professional Learning Network. 2019, March. Equity in Action. https://ccee-ca.org/documents/meetings/20190606/Item%2010%20Attachment%202%20CAAASA%20Report%20–%20Equity%20in%20Action.pdf
This report highlights a two-year study that identified barriers and evidence-based solutions to improving the academic and social emotional learning (SEL) outcomes for African American students in California.
California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators, California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and Professional Learning Network. 2019, March. Equity in Action. https://ccee-ca.org/documents/meetings/20190606/Item%2010%20Attachment%202%20CAAASA%20Report%20–%20Equity%20in%20Action.pdf
This technical assistance manual is used for identifying root causes to assist educators seeking to understand disproportionality as an outcome of policies, practices, and beliefs.
Fergus, E., Ahram, R. Equity in Education—Addressing Racial/Ethnic Disproportionality in Special Education, Volume 1. Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, NYU Steinhardt, 2009.
This new book explores how school leaders can foster equity by building a culture where teachers and students see their purpose and experience success within the school community.
Whitaker, M. "Equity in Schools Begins With Changing Mindsets." Edutopia, (2022).
Form A: Administrators: A self-study tool that assists district teams in examining policies, procedures, and practices in general and special education to prevent disproportionality. It is ideal for school-level self-assessments and well suited for small districts.
Heraldo Richards, Alfredo Artiles, Janette Klingner, and Ayanna Brown (2005). Equity in Special Education Placement: A School Self Assessment Guide for Culturally Responsive Practice. National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems.
Form A: Administrators; Form B: Assessment Only. A self-study tool that assists district teams in examining policies, procedures, and practices in general and special education to prevent disproportionality. It is ideal for school-level self-assessments and well suited for small districts.
Heraldo Richards, Alfredo Artiles, Janette Klingner, and Ayanna Brown (2005) National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems.
