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from Kinkaid Strategic Plan for Delivering on Our Mission Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2022-2025
• Establish a framework to develop and guide DEI training, including determining institutional training themes across divisions and departments.
• Create DEI training within employee platforms to onboard new faculty and staff.
• Offer on-going parent leadership and wellness education.
• Develop a Houston-based network of partner schools to connect practitioners and students to increase student exposure to diverse experiences and learning opportunities.
• Advance the Student Diversity Leadership Board under the guidance of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Curriculum
Preparing Critical Thinkers & Global Leaders
We commit to further aligning instruction that promotes high levels of academic proficiency and performance to prepare students for success in our diverse and interconnected world. We aspire for a whole-school approach that reaches out to and receives feedback from all divisions and areas of the School.
ASSESSMENT Assess equitable representation of diverse voices across curriculum and establish a baseline for measuring improvements. APPROACH Research best practices and analyze applicability for age-appropriate levels. Develop strategies to enhance the educational experience by integrating the principles of DEI into the School’s academic framework. Continually assess and strengthen implementation taking into consideration the impact on students’ educational experiences APPLICATION Provide professional development to faculty and staff to create equitable learning experience for all students. Create intentional opportunities for cross-divisional, interdisciplinary group discussions about DEI topics and community-based learning.