Diverse Charter Schools Coalition

Resource Guide – Developing Cultures of Belonging in Intentionally Diverse Schools

During the 25-26 school year, 68 participants from 34 DCSC member schools gathered in our Communities of Practice (CoP) to develop resources for the field of intentionally diverse charter school practitioners.

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In this Community of Practice facilitated by RootsConnectED, participants

  • developed knowledge and understanding around the 4 elements of belonging;
  • built a shared understanding of a key element of belonging;
  • define the elements of effective community builders and explore their application through a chosen project pathway,
  • plan, implement, and reflect on a targeted community building initiative or professional learning experience, using feedback and data to assess impact,
  • document and share their process, challenges, and insights in a way that supports peer learning and future application.
  • contribute to a collective toolkit and engage in peer exchange at a culminating convening.

Special Thank You

Thank you to members who contributed their time, expertise, and ideas to this CoP in 2025-2026:

  • Beehive Science and Technology Academy
  • Central Park School for Children
  • Central Queens Academy Charter School
  • Elsie Whitlow Stokes Public Charter School
  • Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School
  • Museum School of Avondale Estates
  • Nevada Rise Academy
  • New Los Angeles Charter Schools
  • New School San Francisco
  • Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools
  • Prospect Schools
  • Sage Collegiate
  • Sonoran Schools
  • Spokane International Academy
  • Tapestry Public Charter School
  • TLC Public Charter School
  • Washington Latin Public Charter School
  • Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School
  • Watershed Public Charter School
  • Yu Ming Charter School
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