Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
BOCES of New York State has partnered with the New York State Education Department and Tangible Development to provide resources to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in New York state schools.
This repository provides resources developed by schools, school districts and BOCES across New York State that demonstrate promising DEI practices and support the New York State Board of Regents policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Click the categories below to view resources in each category.
CR-S Education Framework Implementation
Resources related to the implementation of New York State's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education Framework within schools and communities.
- CR-S Teacher Self-Assessment (Elmira City School District)
- Elementary Identity Inquiry (Potsdam CSD)
DEI Committees/Advisory Councils
Resources supporting the creation and operation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committees and/or advisory councils within New York schools.
- District Equity Committee Mission and Purpose Statement (Elmira City School District)
- Parent/Family Advisory Council Purpose/Mission Statement (Eastern Suffolk BOCES)
- DEI Web Page (Minisink Valley Central School District)
Family Engagement Materials
Examples of how schools, districts, and BOCES are engaging families to support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Parent/Family Advisory Council Purpose/Mission Statement (Eastern Suffolk BOCES)
- Recruitment Flyer (Auburn Enlarged City School District)
Policies and Plans
School, district, and BOCES policies and plans supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in Education (Schenectady City School District)
- Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity in Education Regulation (Eastern Suffolk BOCES)
- Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity in Education Policy (Eastern Suffolk BOCES)
- BOCES Strategic Plan (Eastern Suffolk BOCES)
- Strategic Plan for Equity (Niskayuna Central School District)
- DEI Strategic Plan (Auburn Enlarged City School District)
- DEI Board Policy and Presentation (Eastern Suffolk BOCES)
- DEI Plan (Erie 2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES)
- DEI Policy (Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi)
Professional Learning Resources
Professional learning materials for educators around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Style Guide for Inclusive Communications (Capital Region BOCES)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Guide (Brockport Central School District)
- DEI & Data Online Course (Mohawk Regional Information Center)
- DEI Resources Web Page (Elmira City School District)
- Equitable Access to Opportunities Across All Grade Levels (Mohawk Regional Info. Center (MORIC)–Madison Oneida BOCES)
Student Voice and Engagement Samples
Resources that support student voice and choice, and student engagement, within New York schools.
About the Repository
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Repository provides free, high-quality, resources developed by and for K-12 educators and education leaders. This work is grounded in the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education Framework developed by the New York State Education Department, in collaboration with a panel of experts and input from stakeholders.
Share your resources
Educators across New York state, including city, public, nonpublic, and charter schools, are encouraged to submit resources to the Repository as we continue to build and grow this new initiative.
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