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Join this Zoom event on Monday, December 18 from 6-7pm
Zoom link will be posted here prior to the event.
Please refresh this page for updates or announcements about this event, particularly if you are having trouble logging in. For questions or troubleshooting, please contact Kumar.Sathy@orange.k12.nc.us
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"We see our schools as centers for culturally diverse learning where all students are educated to their fullest potential and as centers of our community around which we come together in support of the education of all students.
The concept of educational equity goes beyond formal equality to fostering a barrier-free environment where all students, regardless of their race, class, or other personal characteristics, have the opportunity to benefit equally in order to succeed and thrive.
Equity is critical to the success of our schools, our students, and our community."
(OCS Board Policy 1030, February 2019)
Lee A. Williams II
Chief Equity Officer
lee.williamsII@orange.k12.nc.us (919) 732-8126Kumar R. Sathy
District Equity Facilitator
Kumar.Sathy@orange.k12.nc.us (919) 732-8126
We use the REIA Toolkit (Racial Equity Impact Assessment) to guide our work, aid in the decision-making process, and to prevent racial discrimination and inequities. Learn more about the toolkit and the 10 sample questions here: https://www.raceforward.org/sites/default/files/RacialJusticeImpactAssessment_v5.pdf
When harmful, oppressive words and/or actions occur in our schools, we use the Address, Repair, Create document to properly support students. Staff members are encouraged to review the document and use it to address and repair harm, while also creating structures of support for students going forward. The document was created with input from students, administrators, educators, staff members, and with community input from the Equity Task Force. The first responsibility is to provide support.
We also use an edited version of these 27 Equitable Practices to elevate culturally responsive teaching practices.
Equity Task Force Landing Page
If you are interested in joining the Equity Task Force, please contact Lee A. Williams, II, Chief Equity Officer.
Upcoming 2023-24 Equity Task Force (Hybrid In-Person & Zoom) Meeting Dates: Dec 11, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 | March 11, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | May 13, 2024
2021-2022 OCS Equity Plan (Working Document)
2020-2021 OCS Equity Plan | Español
Gender Support Guidelines (1710)
2022-2025 AIG (Academically/Intellectually Gifted) Plan | Spring 2023 AIG Demographics (Spanish on page 2)
Student Engagement & Student Support Services
If you're an OCS staff member, please click here to view our grant-funded Equity Library and checkout form.
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Organizational Chart for OCS Office of Equity, Student Engagement, and Support Services
The full OCS Organizational Chart can be found here.
