Pillar 1 - Develop a Culture of Belonging and Dignity

2018-2019

2019-2020

District 54 sends a community message of support and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Cabinet Develops District 54 Plan for Equity and Inclusion
District 54 Podcast – Unlocking the Potential: Unpacking Race
Symposium including Equity Sessions

2020-2021

Matthew Kay Kickoff for all District 54 Staff (Hitting for Contact: Consistent Success in Race Conversations)
Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee Formed
Equity and Inclusion Task Force Formed
District 54 Equity and Inclusion Pillars Developed
Board Adopted District 54 Equity and Inclusion Statement and Pillars
Ongoing Administrator Training with Dr. Floyd Cobb and John Krownapple (Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity)
Administrator Retreat with Chris Singleton

2021-2022

Ongoing Administrator Training with Dr. Floyd Cobb and John Krownapple (Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity)
Ongoing Training for Equity Ambassadors
Symposium Keynote Chris Singleton (Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor)

2022-2023

WE club changed its name to Pride Club in order to better reflect the students’ it serves
Equity breakout session during the District 54 Substitute training
Schaumburg DEI taskforce membership established
Monthly cultural celebrations resources provided
Chris Singleton visited each JH
Began districtwide trimester training sessions
Job embedded professional development for behavior coaches, deans, CIAs
District 54 students participated in Schaumburg Township’s Juneteenth celebration

2023-2024

Creating a Brave Space Professional Development
Cultural and religious calendar created and shared
District Equity Team attended State Equity Symposium
Implementation of Empowered Writing Curriculum with a focus on student representation in mentor text
Provided culturally relevant and responsive assemblies for students across the district
Implementation of New Student Welcome Guide