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In order to realize the promise of innovative teaching models at the student level, school and district leaders must establish system-level conditions such as Essential Supports that allow educators to implement the design for students, Enabling Systems and Structures that lower barriers for implementation and accelerate uptake, and Ongoing Processes to align and improve. Learn more about our Innovative Learning Implementation Framework and explore strategies, advice, and tools below.

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Student Support Programming
  • Comprehensive Student Development
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Designing for Equity

While equity must be ingrained in all facets of a school system, designing for equity represents the ongoing process and work to shift mindsets, improve practices, change policies, and achieve greater equity.

Below, find strategies and resources for:

  • Equity Framing & Focus
  • Co-Design with Stakeholders
  • Analysis & Reflection
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Physical Environment
  • Flexible Classroom
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Communications
  • Communications Planning
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 Time
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  • Structure of the Day
 Research, Measurement, & Evaluation
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Designing for Equity

While equity must be ingrained in all facets of a school system, designing for equity represents the ongoing process and work to shift mindsets, improve practices, change policies, and achieve greater equity.

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  • Equity Framing & Focus
  • Co-Design with Stakeholders
  • Analysis & Reflection
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Designing for Equity

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  • Analysis & Reflection
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Activity: Reflect on Equity in Your Solution

Take time to step back and ensure that your proposed solution is an equitable one
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Collecting Data in Pursuit of Equity

“If you start at the classroom level, the system can’t see itself.” (Lisa Williams)
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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Student-Led Equity Task Force

Creating opportunities for students to design and lead district-wide equity and inclusion work
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Activity: Build a Diverse Design Team

Bring a diverse group of stakeholders together who will help design the future of teaching and learning
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Ector Country Independent School District

Equity-Focused Attendance Phase-In

Prioritizing access to in-person learning for students with greatest need
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Meriden Public Schools

Forging Partnership with Neighboring District To Share Resources

Partnering with a neighboring school district to share resources
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Declaring a District Mandate

“When change on the inside is slower than change on the outside, the end is near.” (Dr. Lisa Williams)
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Activity: Brainstorm Solutions and Refine Ideas

Ideate a range of potential solutions to your problem
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Valor Collegiate Academies

Shared Commitments of the School Community

Creating common expectations for what it means to be a Valor student through “The Valor Commitments”
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Aligning on the “Why” through “The End of Average”

Establishing the “why” through a book study of “The End of Average” and an analysis of implications within education
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Activity: District Self-Assessment

Use current data and historical narratives to better understand inequities
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Highline Public Schools

Using an Asset-Based Language Approach

Shifting mindsets to effectively build and integrate asset-based language
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Activity: Build a Shared Commitment to Change

Clarify your purpose for embarking on design work
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Activity: Reflect on Equity in Your Pilot

Take time to step back and ensure that your solution has the desired impact
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Activity: Reflect on Equity in Your Process

Take time to step back and reflect on how equitable your design process has been
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Engaging Leaders in Culture Change

“You’re talking about a cultural transformation, and you’re not going to get that without the leaders demonstrating it.” (Dr. Lisa Williams)