Designing for Equity
In this one-day virtual summit, diverse design teams from schools across KY will come together to understand what it means to lead for equity, use 3 levels of data to identify inequities in their systems, and learn to identify the conditions that are holding inequitable outcomes in place in their schools. We will hear from JCPS district leaders as they discuss how they enacted seismic changes to their assessment system to address inequitable outcomes, and see examples of student-centered learning and assessment. We will also practice deep listening by engaging in constructivist listening protocols and experiencing an empowering and transformative way to listen to those most impacted by our decisions and the inequities - our students! We will end the day with time for design teams to plan how they will design ways to listen at the margins, shift conditions in their systems, and gather data to tell the impact of their change efforts, and give and receive feedback on their plans from each other.
This session will involve some pre-work of gathering various kinds of data, and we will explore designing for equity using the following frameworks:
- 10+1 Themes of Oppression by Caroline Hill
- 3 Levels of Data by Shane Safir
- Water of Systems Change by John Kania, Mark Kramer, and Peter Senge
While we welcome individuals, we know that true change must come from a collective effort. Therefore we ask that district or school leaders bring a crew of diverse co-designers to build and dream with (e.g. administrators, special education & EL teacher/leaders, instructional coaches, counselors, family service coordinators, etc.)
Outcomes:
- Analyze 3 levels of data to identify opportunity and achievement gaps
- Listen to students lived experiences to identify structures, processes and dynamics that need redesigning for more equitable outcomes
Pre-Work:
Prior to the event, attendees will benefit from having reviewed the following:
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Levels of Data by Shane Safir (~10 min read)
• Themes of Oppression (~7 min read)
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Water of Systems Change (recommended)
Schedule
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Time
(all times listed as ET)
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Learning Experience
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9:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Welcome, Overview of Agenda Norms, Setting Intentions
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9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Part 1: Leading for Equity
(Presented by Alcine Mumby, Envision Learning)
• What does it mean to lead for equity
• Constructivist Dyad
• Reflection
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Part 2: Seeing the System
(Presented by Alcine Mumby, Envision Learning)
• Water of Systems Change Video
• Short Discussion
• Levels of Data & Data Demo
• Team Time (30 mins)
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11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
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Wellness Break
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11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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KY Stories of Success: JCPS Backpack & Defenses of Learning
(Presented by Dr. Marty Pollio (superintendent) and Dr. Carmen Coleman (chief academic officer) Jefferson County Public Schools)
The JCPS Backpack of Success Skills is a key strategy to ensure every single student in the district, kindergarteners through seniors, receives an education in which academic achievement and personal development go hand in hand – one that makes authentic, meaningful learning a priority for every student. It’s a given that academic content is important. In addition, we want our students to be engaged in learning experiences intentionally designed with a focus on content standards as well as skills we’ve identified as being essential for successful futures. Our goal is for students to apply both academic content and those identified skills to new situations with the opportunity to show they’ve learned in ways that showcase their individual talents and strengths.
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12:00 p.m. -12:30 p.m.
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Reflection
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12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
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Healthy Lunch & Wellness Break
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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
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Part 3: Listening at the Margins
Kiva Panel with KY Students
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2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Team Planning
School teams to devise a plan for how they will explore the margins and gaps in opportunity/achievement in their systems.
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3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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Feedback on Action Plans
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3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Reflection & Wrap Up
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