Twin Rivers - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

A focus on equity is key in addressing access and achievement gaps for those who are part of an educational system. Each member of a school community (students, staff, and families) are an integral part of the overall success of the institution. Twin Rivers Unified School District serves a diverse community. As such, the Governing Board and District leadership recognize that there are a plethora of unique needs, approaches, and services that are needed to ensure a positive educational experience fore each student. Twin Rivers Unified School District has continuously sought ways to ensure access and equity through the review and revision of existing systems and structures. TRUSD utilizes a system thinking approach to ensure a strategic focus on decision-making and program implementation.

In the Spring of 2021, TRUSD moved to approve the development of an Equity Department as they sought to continue to build access and inclusivity for all students, families, and staff. The district remains firm in its belief that Equity work is in no way limited to one specific department and that each department and site will continue to implement and grow practices, systems, programs, and approaches that build an equity- focused culture.

TRUSD has and will continue to strive to ensure that decisions, policies, practices, and structures within the learning system are student-centered and culturally responsive. Additionally, that ensure equity, access, support, and resources for all students, based on their unique needs and interests. This strategic equity plan will work to continue to support the district’s mission and vision.

TRUSD Vision: An unwavering focus on powerful and engaging learning experiences that prepare students for college, career, and life success.

TRUSD Mission: To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day.

TRUSD Strategic Equity Plan 2022-2025

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PD Opportunities Catalogue 2023-2024

September 2023

In September 2021, a taskforce focused on equity was developed. All parents/ guardians, staff, and students received invitations to participate along with various community partners. The taskforce was broken down into small groups, with each group having a specific focus on one of the following identified priority areas. The taskforce is made up of parents/guardians, district staff from a variety of positions, sites, students, and community members. The taskforce met eight times between September 2021 and February 2022.

Throughout the course of the eight meetings, taskforce members reviewed data and district systems. Members identified equity gaps, leverage areas, drafted goals, reviewed and approved the draft plan. Each taskforce member was assigned to a smaller group that focused on one of the six identified priority areas based on their choice. In addition to the input of the equity taskforce, students from the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council also provided input.

October 2023

Six priority areas of focus were identified. As the task force was developed, members had the opportunity to identify priority areas of interest and work with collaborative teams to elaborate on topics specific to those priority areas. Within each priority area, task force members explored relevant data, and identified areas of potential need. Members within each priority area group also explored programs and content surrounding those topics as they worked to identify focuses for goal development.