• The Department of Equity and Student Support

     
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    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 activities of exceptional quality to all students in City Schools of Decatur.

     

  • Important Events!

  • Winnona Park Peace & Pie - Thurs, Jan. 23rd

    WP's second Peace and Pie event of the school year to be held Thursday, January 23rd from 6:30-8:00 pm in the WP cafeteria. Join us for an evening of great food and meaningful conversation. More details to come! Please note that this is a fully inclusive space and we would love to see all of our community represented. Childcare will be provided!
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  • Glennwood Culture Night - Sunday, Jan. 26th

    Glennwood Elementary Auditorium/Gym 4-6pm

    Hosted by: Glennwood PTA - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

    Come celebrate your family's culture and learn about those of others in our Glennwood community on Glennwood Culture night at the end of this month (January 26, 4-6 pm in the Glennwood Auditorium). 

    Everyone has a culture - let's celebrate what makes Glennwood such a special place!

     

    Culture Night event coordinators:

    Kate Reddy: kthomasreddy@gmail.com

    Nydia Almond: nisanchez05@gmail.com
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  • 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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  • 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

    Equity-Based Concerns, Ideas, or Questions?

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

     

    Administrative Assistant for Equity and Student Support
    Mrs. Cynthia Brown
    cbrown@csdecatur.net

    404-371-3601 x 1032

     

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

    404-371-3601 x 2147

     

    Equity Coordinator
    Dr. Mari Ann Banks
    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 

     

    Lead District Nurse
    Mrs. Shonda Moore, M.B.A, B.S.N., R.N.
    smoore1@csdecatur.net
    404-371-3601 x 2156

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