1. The EQUITY Framework Tiffany Young Equity and Diversity Coordinator
Tony Montgomery
Equity and Diversity Specialist
Siobhan Mulreany
Equity and Diversity Specialist
Fawn Hunter
Indian Education Specialist
Jeff Asemota

2. “We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are.” The Talmud
Today’s Goal
Facilitate a discussion that will allow you to gain some foundational knowledge of the Equity Framework as it pertains to Culturally Responsive Practices.
“We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are.” The Talmud
The 2013 Profiles for both the SAT and ACT exams reported that females scored lower than males in science and math. On the SAT exam, the discrepancy was further significant on the 2 highest score ranges, &

3. The Equity Framework
From: The Equity Framework by C. Linton

4. Equity Framework
What are words or phrases that describe/ define what Culture, Practice, and Leadership look like in your classroom environment?
CULTURE
PRACTICE
LEADERSHIP
Conclusion: How do these elements work together to produce classrooms characterized by equitable practices, high STEM achievement, and students that are motivated to learn?
Relationships Relevancy Rigor Expectations

5. Equity Framework
Relationships: to motivate students, the connections between adults and students in a classroom and school need to be ones of respect & understanding.
Relevancy: curriculum is delivered by content that is familiar and/or of interest to students, so that students are motivated to engage in the learning process.
Expectations: students, teachers, administrators, and school staff establish and maintain a culture of high expectations for every student, because every student is capable of learning. Rigor: high caliber skills and learning take place because it is what students require to obtain academic success.

6. Equity Framework
Educational equity: When educators provide all students with the individual support they need to reach and exceed a common standard. How do we reach the goal of educational equity? By implementing an equity framework to focus the strategies we are using in the classroom/school.

7. Book reference
Linton, C. Equity 101: The Equity Framework. Corwin Press, 2011
Linton, C. Equity 101: Culture. Corwin Press, 2013

8. Thank You! Tiffany Young, M.Ed. 789-4664
Equity and Diversity Coordinator
Chelsey Solemsaas
Indian Education Specialist
Siobhan Mulreany,
Equity and Diversity Specialist
Tony Montgomery,
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Thank You!