Equity and Student Support

  • In City Schools of Decatur, we are committed to aligning educational practices, policies, and resources to ensure that all students have access to and feel welcome to participate in high-quality learning experiences, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender, ability, religion, sexual orientation, linguistic diversity, or other cultural characteristics.

     

    Consistent with the District’s Strategic Priority to Reduce Disproportionality, the Department of Equity and Student Support is committed to understand the root causes of disproportionality in CSD; provide input on discipline policies, practices, and culturally relevant pedagogy; engage faculty and staff in cultural awareness and cultural proficiency professional learning activities; and strengthen family and community partnerships. 

     

    The Department also:

    • provides assistance to students, staff, and families through health services (nurses), evaluation and analysis (school psychologists), and academic support (Title Programs),
    • delivers prevention and intervention services (school counseling and social work),
    • addresses the needs of homeless students and families through the McKinney-Vento Act, Supports the Decatur Student Center, housed at Decatur High School, and
    • provides high interest, well-managed athletics, and activities of exceptional quality to all students in City Schools of Decatur.

Important Events!

  • Beyond Diversity Staff/Faculty Seminar - February 17 and 18, 2020

    CSD Faculty and Staff will engage in a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of race and racism, grapple with how each influences the culture and climate of our schools, and practice using strategies for identifying and addressing policies, programs, and practices that negatively impact achievement for students’ of color and serve as barriers for ALL students receiving a world-class education. 
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  • Beyond Diversity Community Seminar - February 6 and 7, 2020

    Engage in a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of race and racism and grapple with how each influences the culture and climate of our schools; and practice using strategies for identifying and addressing policies, programs, and practices that negatively impact achievement for students’ of color and serve as barriers for ALL students receiving a world-class education. 

    If you are interested in attending this community training, please complete the form below and we will be in touch with you as soon as final decisions have been made.

     https://forms.gle/ntGqtML4oyYuVcYd9

    Please only complete the form if you know for certain that you are able to attend both full days of the training, which will be held Thursday, February 6th and Friday, February 7th from 8:30a-3:30pm.

    Contact the Decatur Education Foundation for more information.
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  • DEF Equity Salon

    DEF's second salon will be on the topic of Equity. This free event (and fundraiser) is designed to give you a front-row seat as we hear from students, teachers, and community members who are working to ensure a more equitable experience for our students while dismantling racism in our community and our schools. If you're interested in attending this event and learning more about this important work and how you can support it, please go to www.DecaturEducationFoundation.org/Equity and complete the short Google form.
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  • Clairemont Elementary International Night

    The Clairemont Crew is from everywhere!

     

    Family, Food, and Fun

    CLAIREMONT

    INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

    November 8, 2019

    Ebster Gym

    6:00-8:00 p.m.

     

    The community is invited to Clairemont's International Night sponsored by the PTO's Diversity and Inclusion Committee

    Families are encouraged to bring dishes to share and wear traditional clothing which represents your heritage and culture.
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  • Talley Street PTO's Peace & Pie

    The Talley St. PTO Diversity and Inclusion committee invites you to Peace and Pie, a community communication event - but with pie!

    1. Bring your favorite pie to Talley St. School Tues, Nov. 19th @ 6:30 pm.
    2. Eat pie and participate in meaningful community conversations around issues of race and difference until 8:30.
    3. That's it!

    Hope to see you there! Contact www.talleypto.org/signup/ to participate!
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  • Past Equity and Student Support Events

    For information about our past Equity and Student Support events and activities, please visit https://www.csdecatur.net/Page/4155.
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Contact Us

  • Executive Director of Equity and Student Support
    Dr. Lillie Huddleston
    lhuddleston@csdecatur.net
    404-371-3601 x 1026

     

    Student Success Coordinator
    Dr. Dianne Acuña (Thompson) Andree
    dthompson@csdecatur.net

     

    Equity Coordinator
    Dr. Mari Ann Banksred megaphone
    mbanks@csdecatur.net
    404-371-3601 x 1029 

     

    Coordinator of 504 and School Psychology
    Mr. Benjamin Knaebel, M.A. NCSP

    bknaebel@csdecatur.net
    404-371-3601 x 1062

     

    Administrative Assistant for Equity and Student Support
    Ms. Cynthia Brown
    404-371-3601 x 1032

     

    Equity-Based Concerns, Ideas, or Questions?

    CLICK HERE to get a response in 24-48 hours!! 


     

     

12 Important Equity & Student Support Links

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