Deliberate Inclusion

Standardize effective systems that eliminate disproportionate exclusionary practices for students

Develop upper elementary and secondary students as leaders using student perspectives and fostering civic agency

Establish authentic experiences that develop individual and group parent/guardian leadership with a shared commitment to SPPS

Establish a culture of clear written and oral communication grounded in families and schools working together for student success

Ensure equitable access to information and services for families regardless of language proficiency or disability

Implement consistent family communication standards and practices across all schools and departments

Incorporate Universal Design for Learning in Tier 1 instruction

Align schedules with students’ specialized service needs that support inclusion

Create a consistent districtwide, holistic review process to strengthen special education identification, referral, evaluation, placement, IEP development, service delivery and discipline practices

Create a shared understanding and expectation of belonging, dignity and equity that includes the Tools of Cultural Proficiency

Provide onboarding for all staff that ensures the tenets of Policy 419 are active and present at every level of the organization

Streamline hiring practices by integrating core equity standards into every stage of the talent lifecycle

Develop and expand career pathways and growth opportunities for students, staff and community members that directly address high-need areas and the goal of increasing culturally competent staff from diverse backgrounds