Consistent with the District’s Strategic Priority to Reduce Disproportionality, the Department of Equity and Student Services is committed to understanding the root causes of disproportionality in CSD; providing input on discipline policies, practices, and culturally relevant pedagogy; engaging faculty and staff in cultural awareness and cultural proficiency professional learning activities; and strengthening 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 and supports the Decatur Student Center, housed at Decatur High School.
• Provides high interest, well-managed activities of exceptional quality to all students in City Schools of Decatur.

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Quick Links 

• Decatur Student Center
  https://www.csdecatur.net/Page/3819

• Nurse Notes
  http://www.csdecatur.net/nursenotes
  
   
• Equity Dashboard (CSD Equity Data)
  https://equity.csdecatur.net/equity-dashboard
  
   
• Equity: Equity FAQ's
  https://equity.csdecatur.net/faqs
  
   
• District and School Equity Teams
  https://equity.csdecatur.net/what-is-csds-equity-plan/district-and-school-equity-teams
  
   
• Equity Resources for Educators, Parents, and Current Events
  https://equity.csdecatur.net/equity-resources