Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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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.

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Resources related to the implementation of New York State's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education Framework within schools and communities.

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Resources supporting the creation and operation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committees and/or advisory councils within New York schools.

Below are links to school district and BOCES DEI websites across the state which contain a range of DEI information and practices. Please note: As these are live website links, all information contained within has not been vetted by the New York State Education Department, BOCES, or our partners in this repository project.

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Examples of how schools, districts, and BOCES are engaging families to support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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School, district, and BOCES policies and plans supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Professional learning materials for educators around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Resources that support student voice and choice, and student engagement, within New York schools.