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Equity is Quality, Quality is Equity: Operationalizing Equity in Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (PDF)
This article describes the lack of an equity lens in the history of early childhood program quality rating systems. The authors address the flaws in quality rating systems (QRS) as they relate to equity for marginalized communities and offer suggestions for improvement of QRS toward a more equitable system of measuring quality in early childhood programs.
Citation/Source
Meek, Shantel, Iheoma U. Iruka, Xigrid Soto-Boykin, Darielle Blevins, Brittany Alexander, Mario Cardona, and Dina Castro. 2022. Equity is Quality, Quality is Equity: Operationalizing Equity in Quality Rating and Improvement Systems. https://childandfamilysuccess.asu.edu/sites/default/files/2022-06/QRIS-report-062122.pdf (Accessed September 16, 2022).
Publication Date 2024
Equity in Special Education Placement: A School Self-Assessment Guide for Culturally Responsive Practice (PDF)
Form A: Administrators; Form B: Assessment Only. A self-study tool that assists district teams in examining policies, procedures, and practices in general and special education to prevent disproportionality. It is ideal for school-level self-assessments and well suited for small districts.
Citation/Source
Heraldo Richards, Alfredo Artiles, Janette Klingner, and Ayanna Brown (2005) National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems.
Publication Date 2024
Equity in Special Education Placement: A School Self Assessment Guide for Culturally Responsive Practice (PDF)
Form A: Administrators: A self-study tool that assists district teams in examining policies, procedures, and practices in general and special education to prevent disproportionality. It is ideal for school-level self-assessments and well suited for small districts.
Citation/Source
Heraldo Richards, Alfredo Artiles, Janette Klingner, and Ayanna Brown (2005). Equity in Special Education Placement: A School Self Assessment Guide for Culturally Responsive Practice. National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems.
Publication Date 2024
Equity in Schools Begins with Changing Mindsets (Book)
This new book explores how school leaders can foster equity by building a culture where teachers and students see their purpose and experience success within the school community.
Citation/Source
Whitaker, M. "Equity in Schools Begins With Changing Mindsets." Edutopia, (2022).
Publication Date 2024
Equity in Education—Addressing Racial/Ethnic Disproportionality in Special Education, Volume 1 (PDF)
This technical assistance manual is used for identifying root causes to assist educators seeking to understand disproportionality as an outcome of policies, practices, and beliefs.
Citation/Source
Fergus, E., Ahram, R. Equity in Education—Addressing Racial/Ethnic Disproportionality in Special Education, Volume 1. Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, NYU Steinhardt, 2009.
Publication Date 2024
Equity in Action (PDF)
This report highlights a two-year study that identified barriers and evidence-based solutions to improving the academic and social emotional learning (SEL) outcomes for African American students in California.
Citation/Source
California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators, California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and Professional Learning Network. 2019, March. Equity in Action. https://ccee-ca.org/documents/meetings/20190606/Item10Attachment2CAAASAReport–EquityinAction.pdf
Publication Date 2024
Equity in Action (PDF)
This report highlights a two-year study that identified barriers and evidence-based solutions to improving the academic and social emotional learning (SEL) outcomes for African American students in California.
Citation/Source
California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators, California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and Professional Learning Network. 2019, March. Equity in Action. https://ccee-ca.org/documents/meetings/20190606/Item10Attachment2CAAASAReport–EquityinAction.pdf
Publication Date 2024
Equity Conference 2023: Equity is Love in Action
Join hundreds of educators, parents, students, policymakers, advocates, and community members to advance educational equity for California’s students at the 2023 Equity Conference.
Citation/Source
San Diego County Office of Education, (2022).
Publication Date 2024
Equity by Design (WEBINAR)
Equity by Design was presented by Dr. Nancy Dome on May 22, 2018. During this webinar Dr. Dome provided concrete steps for educational organizations to follow as they intentionally and proactively embed equity into all aspects of their institutions. The session included activities to develop skills and push thinking; and provided tangible next steps to embed "Equity by Design."
Citation/Source
Dome, Nancy. 2018. "Equity by Design." State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project.
Publication Date 2024
Equity Blue Print (PDF)
The Equity Blueprint for Action focuses on improving educational outcomes for three student groups: African American, American Indian, and Latinx. This document highlights community- and research informed practices common among the three communities, as well as actions and recommendations specific to each community.
Citation/Source
San Diego County Office of Education, (2021).
Publication Date 2024
The State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project is a program of the Napa County Office of Education.
Funding Information
California Department of Education, Special Education Division’s special project, State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project (SPP-TAP) is funded through a contract with the Napa County Office of Education. SPP-TAP is funded from federal funds, (State Grants #H027A080116) provided from the U.S. Department of Education Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the U.S. Department of Education.
