During the 23-24 school year, 84 participants from 35 DCSC member schools gathered in our Communities of Practice (CoP) to develop resources for the field of diverse-by-design education practitioners.
Connect as leaders. Grow expertise. Bring justice to education.
Facilitation is the art of leading people through processes towards agreed-upon objectives in a manner that encourages participation, ownership & creativity by all those involved.”” – David Sibbet, Principles of Facilitation
Facilitating for Equity transforms teachers, leaders, & education professionals into child & human rights activists. Effective DEI facilitation requires a deep theoretical knowledge of inequity & oppression, a developed self-awareness of one’s own racial & social identities, an understanding of the myriad experiences & identities participants bring, & strong communication & conflict resolution skills.
In this Facilitating for Equity community of practice, you will develop 5 competencies that distill the essence of our best facilitation practices:
- Developing a Critical Consciousness
- Engaging in Collaborative Co-Conspiratorship
- Cultivating Brave Learning Spaces
- Practicing Equitable Communication
- Embodying Compassionate Accountability
Our facilitation model addresses antiracism head on, beginning with personal healing while evolving into a collective commitment to building an antiracist ecosystem. Grounded in liberatory education for learners of all ages, we walk hand-in-hand with facilitators to establish a reflective, action-driven foundation. These skills & practices are imperative as education leaders work to create affirming, inclusive, & equitable learning environments for all students and especially marginalized students.
Special Thank You
Thank you to members who contributed their time, expertise, and ideas to this CoP in 2023-2024:
- Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy (BVP)
- Boston Collegiate Charter School
- Brooklyn Urban Garden School (BUGS)
- Citizens of the World – LA
- Compass Charter School
- Design Tech High School
- Detroit Prep
- Genesee Community Charter School
- Great Lakes Academy
- Growth Public Schools
- High Tech High Schools
- Integration Charter Schools
- Larchmont Charter School
- Morris Jeff Community School
- Multicultural Learning Center
- Museum School of Avondale Estates
- Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools
- Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
