Equity issues have taken on new importance under the Federal No Child Left Behind Law, as school districts are responsible for all students achieving high standards. Adequate yearly progress (AYP) calculations require schools to examine student sub-groups based upon gender, ethnicity, social economic status, etc. Technical assistance and support on equity issues is recommended to assist districts in accomplishing this federal expectation.

Level 1 - Basic Service

• Assistance in responding to the PI 1197-B Pupil Nondiscrimination and Educational Equity Report
• District site visit to review compliance with equity legislation
• Assistance in updating the district equity plan
• Assistance in responding to Title IX legislation
• Providing regular updates on equity issues through e-mail
• Providing educational resources related to equity (e.g., curriculums, videos, workbooks)
• Reduced registration fees at CESA#4 sponsored equity workshops
• Consultation on issues such as sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination, and reducing bias in the school environment
  
   

Technical Assistance Available

Large Group or On-site

• Creating and Updating Equity Plans
• Update on PI-9 Pupil Nondiscrimination Legislation
• Reducing Harassment and Understanding the Various State and Federal Laws
• Looking at Assessment Data with “Equity” Eyes
• Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
• Networking Between Local Equity Coordinators
• Staff Presentations
• Technical Assistance in Handling Harassment Complaints

On-Site Technical Assistance

• Designing and Implementing the District’s Equity Plan
• Addressing Systemic Change using Equity as the School Improvement Strategy
• Fostering Citizenship and the Value of Equity Among Students
• Reducing Bias and Discrimination Among Student Groups
• Responding to the Five-Year Self Evaluation Process (PI-9)
• Access to the CESA #4 Learning Resource Center
• E-mail Updates on Equity Issues
• Consulting with Other Programs
• Collaboration with Community Agencies
• Coalition Building
• Assistance in Developing Career Days with Equity Threads

Focus on School Improvement and Educational Excellence - Making a Connection Between:

• ESEA, No Child Left Behind
• Title IIA
• ATOD
• Title I
• PI-9
• Standards/WSAS
• Alternative Assessments
• Carl Perkins Tech Prep/School-To-Work Transition

Grant Development

• Responding to the Equity Assurances in Federal Grant Applications
• Identifying Fiscal Resources (grant development) to Support and Promote Equity
• Integrating Equity into School Improvement Plans

Increasing Student Achievement of Under-Represented Groups (Gender, Socioeconomic, Race)

• Using Student Achievement Data (WSAS) to Assist Districts in Developing School Improvement Planning
• Strategies to Increase the Performance Level of all Students
• Analysis of the District’s Disaggregated Data Representing Gender, Race, and Socioeconomic Status
• Collaborate with CESA Standards and Assessment Center Staff and Local District Assessment Coordinators
• Provide Professional Development Opportunities
   

For more information, contact:
Sherri Torkelson, Equity and Human Fairness Project Director
(608) 786-4855; Toll Free 1-800-514-3075
E-mail: storkelson@cesa4.k12.wi.us

Donna Elsen, Program Assistant
(608) 786-4854; Toll Free 1-800-514-3075
E-mail: delsen@cesa4.k12.wi.us