Equity and Diversity Council (EDC)
West Hartford Public Schools continues to see steady changes in our racial, ethnic and socio-economic demographics and embraces the richness that diversity brings. The Equity and Diversity Council (EDC) currently exists as a staff advisory committee that seeks to promote equity, advance diversity, and foster inclusiveness, acceptance, mutual respect and support, civility and non-discrimination across all areas of our district’s programs and services.
The work of the EDC is aligned with the WHPS’ mission and vision for Clear Paths. Bright Futures. No Limits.
The purpose of the Equity and Diversity Council (EDC) is to support and sustain a diverse educational community that is inclusive and equitable by examining, developing, and improving systemic practices, programs, and policies.
The EDC Subcommittees are:
- Ethnic Affairs Committee
- LGBTQ Advisory
- Advancing Student Achievement & Educator Capacity-building
- Open Choice Enhancement
- Family Engagement
For more information about the Equity and Diversity Council, subcommittees or ways to get involved, please contact:
Roszena Haskins, Director of Continuing Education and Diversity Advancement at 860-561-6900 or roszena_haskins@whps.org.
Mission
The purpose of the Equity and Diversity Council (EDC) is to support and sustain a diverse educational community that is inclusive and equitable by examining, developing, and improving systemic practices, programs, and policies.
For more information about the Equity and Diversity Council, or ways to get involved, please contact:
Roszena Haskins, Director of Continuing Education and Diversity Advancement at 860-561-6900 or roszena_haskins@whps.org.
Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes
2017- 2018 Equity and Diversity Council (EDC)
All EDC meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm in Room 400 of Town Hall located at 50 South Main Street. See meeting dates below (Please bring your parking ticket inside to be validated).
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 3:45 pm - Location TBD
2017-2018 Meeting Dates:
9/19, *10/24, 11/28, *12/19, 1/23, *3/27, 4/17, 5/22 (End-of-Year extended time meeting/celebration)
- *Dates when Subcommittees will meet in assigned Town Hall locations.
- On other dates, the Core Membership will meet, but ALL are welcomed to attend.
2016- 2017 Equity and Diversity Council (EDC)
Resource Links and Upcoming Events
UPCOMING/CURRENT EVENTS:
Open Choice Leadership - Success Nothing Less: Approaches to Closing the Opportunity Gap
March 21, April 26, May, 10. 55 Van Dyke Avenue, Hartford
/uploaded/EDC/Success_Nothing_Less_OC_Leadership_Institute_Flyer_2018.pdf
3rd Annual Social Justice and Equity Symposium- CANCELED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
Friday, April 20, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; CREC Two Rivers Middle Magnet School, East Hartford
(For more info or to RSVP, email: roszena_haskins@whps.org )
/uploaded/EDC/Third_Annual_Social_Justice_and_Equity_Symposium.pdf
Transgender? Bi-gender? Pan-Gender, Non-binary? What?
Wednesday, May 23, 8am - 4pm, CREC Central, Hartford
(RSVP to roszena_haskins@whps.org)
/uploaded/EDC/Transgender_Bigender_Pan-gender_Non_binary_What_PD_Flyer.pdf
PAST EVENTS:
The MOUNTAINTOP- A Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King on the 50th anniversary of his last speech, I've Been to the Mountaintop Tuesday, April 3 5pm - 7pm -Town Hall Auditorium
Open Choice Dine and Discuss - Understanding and Breaking the Cycle of Escalating Behavior
Tue. April 3- 4:15 pm- 6:15 pm- Town Hall (THIS SESSION IS FULL!!)
Thr. April 5th - 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm - Timothy Edwards Middle School, South Windsor
Raising Transgender Youth with Love and Care- Dr. Elijah Nealy, Ph.D., Wednesday, Feb. 28th ~ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Conard High School
/uploaded/EDC/Raising_Transgender_Youth_with_Love_and_Care_Presentation_2-28-18.pdf
NCCJ Two-Day Anti-Racism Workshop (Rescheduled for Thr. 3/1 and Fri. 3/2)
https://nccj.org/two-day-anti-racism-workshop
Book Buzz: Teaching Equity and Diversity to Young Children
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Noah Webster Library, Meeting Room 20 South Main Street, West Hartford, (860) 561-6980 Jane Breen, the West Hartford Libraries’ Children and Families Outreach Coordinator, will share many books, offer ideas for extended book activities, and facilitate discussion among participants about successes and challenges in tackling these topics with young children. To register, e-mail register greatby8@gmail.com.
West Hartford to Celebrate Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The annual celebration will take place on Jan. 15 at 10:00 am in the Town Hall Auditorium. The celebration will feature speakers, including two high school student speakers, musical performances and much more...
https://patch.com/connecticut/westhartford/west-ha...
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, West Hartford Public Schools and Solomon Schechter Day School Present: Thinking Beyond Disabilities; A Conversation about Intersectionality
Monday Jan. 15 at 7:00- 8:30 pm - Solomon Schechter Day School, 26 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford
https://www.facebook.com/157989274225138/photos/gm...
Waking Up White
January 20, 2018 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
It’s time to talk — and listen — about racial injustice. If you’re white, chances are you’ve been taught not to talk about race. If you’re a person of color, you may be wondering what it is that white colleagues aren’t (yet!) understanding. Join Debby Irving, author of Waking up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race, as she shares how her own white-skewed belief system enabled her to affirm harmful racial patterns for decades rather than question and dismantle them. Together, we will explore white privilege and our own, often subconscious, roles in perpetuating racism at the individual, interpersonal, institutional and cultural levels. The day will include time for reflection, dialog, and Q&A. Lunch provided, space is limited. MUST Register to attend.
http://www.whfirstchurch.org/event/waking-up-white...
Resources:
Anti-Defamation League of CT
http://connecticut.adl.org/?_ga=2.181939687.158090...
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
NCCJ
True Colors
We Need Diverse Books
Teacher Vision
https://www.teachervision.com/diversity/teacher-resources/33631.html
Welcoming Schools
http://www.welcomingschools.org/research/
Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Events
Media, Reports and Presentations
Diversity Advancement in the West Hartford Public Schools
http://www.whps.org/uploaded/BOE/BOE_Documents/201...
Welcoming Families through the Lens of Equity
Curriculum through the Lens of Equity BOE Report and Presentation
Board of Education Presentation Slides
West Hartford Marks Three Kings Day
West Hartford Public Schools Honored as Cornerstone of Regional ‘Open Choice’ Program
West Hartford Public Schools
50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107
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