be inclusive. Transition to an Inclusive District ● Sunset current language as we transition ● School-based inclusion planning teams for educator input ● Increase in academic resources for students and staff ● Increase in staff training and planning time ● Smaller class sizes ● School Committee’s Inclusion Working Group ● Inclusive Education Liaison School-Based Inclusion Planning Teams Each school and the students they serve is unique. Inclusion planning teams will provide a critical service by making a plan for each school and classroom to become inclusive. The inclusion planning team will be charged with making recommendations on: Professional Development ● Culture and mindset building ● Scheduling ● Staffing ● Reviewing the class composition and staffing models in the school ● Communicating structures, relationship and protocols with school based SST/MTSS systems Each team will: ● Include 50% BTU membership ● Be provided appropriate planning time ● Receive compensation for additional meetings outside of their regular work day and work year for up to 15 per school year Academic Resources We must provide provide the financial resources and staff needed to support every student Multiple Licenses ● Dual/triple licensure will not be considered as a sole service delivery model ● If position requires two licenses, teachers will be given two years to obtain the required licensure provided they demonstrate each year that they are making “continuous progress” according to the DESE guidance Additional Funding and Staff: ● Significant financial commitment from Mayor Xx for additional resources ● Classrooms will be staffed to meet the requirements of students’ IEPs (i.e academic interventions) ● The teacher of record, in collaboration with other educators and service providers, is responsible for all outcomes of students in their class. ● A coach, specialist, facilitator, director or coordinator focused on supporting and implementing inclusion and building the MTSS framework for each school Staff Training and Planning Time Providing the space and time for training and planning is critical to strong implementation Staff Training: ● All staff must participate in professional development ● Additional time added for professional development ● Paraprofessionals shall be compensated and invited to participate in the professional development Planning Time: ● Teachers who meet the requirements for student IEPs, using both a general education or ESL license and special education license,...
be inclusive. We welcome and support people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes, but is not limited to members of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, social and economic class, educational level, color, immigration status, sex, age, size, family status, political belief, and religion, and physical ability.
be inclusive. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and is essential for a working environment where everyone feels welcome and heard. Be engaged – Be engaged and reliable. We expect staff to meet/speak regularly with the consultants to answer any queries and discuss the needs of the project. Be respectful – Disagreement is no excuse for disrespect. Even in challenging situations, mutual respect should be the basis of all interaction. Be considerate - Please keep an open mind to differences in cultural and demographic perspectives. Everyone brings their unique perspectives and contributions, which should be considered and valued. Be excited - We want to work in a team where everyone is engaged and is excited to make positive change and make the learning and teaching experience more inclusive. Our Practice Faculty engagement – It is expected that all faculty actively support and facilitate strong partnership that bring our values to life. This is sustained through co-creation and contribution with a transformative approach that seeks to create a teaching and learning community that enables open and challenging dialogue and combats any oppressive practice. Further work - If staff would like to work further with the Collaborative during or after the completion of a project, this will be considered as new work for the Collaborative and may not be prioritized to be delivered quickly. This will be largely dependent on the workload of the Collaborative. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY All harassment, bullying and exclusionary behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to: threats of violence, discriminatory jokes and language, inappropriate behavior, explicit or violent material via electronic devices or other means, personal insults (particularly xenophobic, sexist or other derogatory terms relating to identity markers) and advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior. Behavior of both consultants and staff partners is monitored by the Collaborative supervisor, and issues raised will be discussed at regular review meetings. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct will result in either: Termination of a project Removal of staff partner or consultant from the project If behavior is in breach of our zero-tolerance policy or deemed as a serious matter, then a formal complaint will be raised according to University Policy. CONFIDENTIALITY
