DCSC launched the UnifiED Explorer program to develop and build the bench of future school leaders. The UnifiED Explorer program will prepare leaders of charter, district, and independent schools to deliver an excellent, integrated education in their respective communities while growing the movement for integrated schools nationwide.
Cross sector, cohort-based collaboration
Explorers participate in monthly, cross-sector, cross-region cohort calls. The cohort calls follow a dilemma protocol and provide Explorers the opportunity to collaborate and learn in a diverse environment.
Access to experts and resources
The Explorer program arms Explorers with broad access to experts and resources. Experts from across the Coalition and its partners lead all workshops and excellent school visits.
Exposure to exemplary models
Explorers are exposed to exemplary diverse-by-design models – including models of anti-bias curriculum and instruction, social-emotional-learning, and building diverse, equitable, and inclusive school communities – from across the Coalition. Explorers visit at least 12 schools during three excellent school visits across the country.
Application of learning
Explorers apply their learning at their school of employment, designing and executing a school-specific project. For example, an Explorer might redesign curriculum to incorporate Universal Design Learning, launch a staff-lead equity team, or implement restorative disciplinary practices.
| Winter | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure to exemplary models | Welcome | Excellent School Visits One, Two, Three Workshop | |
| Access to experts & resources | Annual Convening | ||
| Cross-sector, cohort-based collaboration | Monthly, cross-sector, cross-region, cohort calls | ||
| Application of Learning | Explorers apply their learning at their school of employment, designing and executing a school-specific application of learning project | ||
