Equity

Educational equity means students have access, opportunities, and supports to thrive in school, achieve a meaningful diploma, and lead a choice-filled life. This requires a systemic approach that flexibly responds to the needs of students, when they need it, and how they need it. Social or cultural factors should not predict whether or not students are prepared for college and career.

To deliver on the promise of educational equity for all students, the San Diego County Board of Education is committed to providing educational opportunities and support to district and school leaders, teachers and other stakeholders so that all students, including our historically underserved students, are served well and are successful.

The County Office supports this effort by providing equity-focused services to schools and districts, charter organizations, independent, and Juvenile Court and Community Schools throughout San Diego County. Learn more with the SDCOE Equity Blueprint for Action (PDF).

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Email List

Want to stay up-to-date with San Diego County Office of Education's Equity Department? Connect through our Equity Department contacts list.

Equity Blueprint for action

Focuses on improving educational outcomes for three student groups: African American, American Indian, and Latinx.

Visit Equity Blueprint Website

Equity Conference

The Equity Conference is an opportunity to grow and learn as we work to make our campuses safe spaces for all students, staff members, and families, where they feel honored and valued. Save the date for the 2024 Equity Conference on Jan. 18 and 19.

Visit Conference Website

More to Explore

Educator Resource Guides (with Updated Black History Month Guide)

The San Diego County Office of Education creates and curates timely resource guides. You can find the most up-to-date guides on the News webpage or in the Resource Guide Library.

Black History Month Resources for Educators

As classrooms and school districts across the nation kick off their 2023 Black History Month celebrations, let us remember the urgency and importance of teaching Black history beyond the month of February. The histories, stories, and voices of Black people should be centered, honored, and uplifted in school curricula every day.

Facilitating Dialogue with Compassion

This toolkit provides resources to help students and adults share how they’re feeling in a safe and productive way.

Resources for Educators, Families to Discuss Mass Shootings in the Community

With the latest horrific mass shootings, students want and need to talk about what they see, remember, and are feeling now; they need the guidance and safety of adults in their schools to be able to navigate their own emotions and trauma in a healthy, safe, and productive way.

Stop Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hate

Like students from all cultures, Asian-American and Pacific Islander students want teachers and staff members to really listen to them and to see their culture and history.

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Lunar New Year Resource Guide

The San Diego County Office of Education is focused on creating equitable access with consistently strong outcomes for all students, paying special attention to the needs of historically marginalized populations. This resource guide will provide information and resources to support the celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Resources for Educators, Families to Discuss School Shootings

SDCOE compiled resources to help adults as they support students with processing their thoughts and feelings regarding the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Additional Resources

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Helpful Equity Organizations and Resources

Find helpful links to anti-bias resources for educators, parents, and families.

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Student Panel Highlight Videos

We continue to elevate student voice and engage with their experience in school through listening.

Black Excellence Series

Beginning during Black History Month 2023 and extending into March and April, SDCOE and the San Diego Urban League will host a series of online conversations with Black community leaders moderated by local college and high school students. This assets-based celebration of diverse leadership included local educators and community leaders who share their journey and their work. Conversations will culminate with a panel featuring local youth voices.

Save the Date!
Session 1: Feb. 28, from 4 to 5 p.m.
Session 2: March, 28 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Session 3: April 25, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Equity Library

RISE Urban Principal Preparation (RISE UPP)

The RISE Urban Principal Preparation (RISE UPP) program is a free learning opportunity that aims to create a pipeline for principals and teacher-leaders who are committed to advancing equity in San Diego County’s urban schools. It's made possible through a partnership between San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), RISE San Diego, and Teach for America (TFA).

RISE UPP participants are:

Current principals (fewer than five years of experience)
Future principals (those already enrolled in an administrative credential program and those who will soon enroll)
Teacher-leaders who are interested in school leadership

The program provides a concentrated focus on cultivating an equity mindset for transforming San Diego’s urban schools into places of excellence and innovation. RISE UPP complements administrative credential programs.

For more information and to apply

Writing Redesigned for Innovative Teaching and Equity (WRITE)

Writing Redesigned for Innovative Teaching and Equity

The Writing Redesigned for Innovative Teaching and Equity (WRITE) initiative, a national academic excellence model for professional development, supports TK-12 schools and districts to implement an equity-centered, culturally and linguistically responsive writing approach in English and Spanish across instructional contexts. Aligned to the writing standards in the California Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Science, Science, and Technical Subjects, and language development proficiency levels, WRITE prepares students for college, career, and civic participation. Through partnerships with schools, districts, and county offices, WRITE develops a network of leaders with a shared understanding of quality integrated literacy instruction.

Through partnerships with schools, districts, and county offices, WRITE develops a network of leaders with a shared understanding of quality integrated literacy instruction. Join TK-12 teacher leaders across the state in a four-module online course to focus on equity-centered, research-based writing instruction.

Read the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Research Study

SY 22-23 WRITE course information

Upcoming WRITE Sessions:

WRITE 101: Using an Equity-Centered Lens to Improve Writing Instruction

This course introduces educators to culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices, with an emphasis on integrated literacy and writing instruction. During the four (4) synchronous two-hour meetings and applied projects, teacher leaders build their capacity to support site and district implementation through dynamic learning. The asynchronous course component (approximately one hour per week) includes readings, relevant online discussions and applied projects.

This course is aligned to the CCSS Writing Standards and is designed to support teachers in the following content areas: ELA/ELD, Spanish/Spanish for Spanish Speakers, History/Social Science, Science, and CTE.

Note: University course credit is available.

Dates

Oct. 19, Nov. 2, and Nov. 16, and Nov. 30, 2022 from 3 to 5 p.m.

WRITE 102: Liberatory Literacy: Leveraging Writing Instruction

This course builds on WRITE 101 and culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, with an emphasis on integrated literacy, text types, and genres. During the four (4) synchronous two-hour meetings and applied projects, teacher leaders build their capacity to support site and district implementation through dynamic learning. The asynchronous course component (approximately one hour per week) includes readings, relevant online discussions, and applied projects.

This course is aligned to the CCSS Writing Standard and is designed to support teachers in the following content areas: ELA/ELD, SLA/SLD, Spanish/Spanish Speakers, History/Social Science, Science, and CTE.

Note: University course credit available.

Dates

Feb 8, Feb 15, March 15, and March 29, 2023 from 3 to 5 p.m.

MULTILINGUAL CALIFORNIA PROJECT (MCaP) SDCOE WRITE INITIATIVE INNOVATION:

MCaP WRITE Digital Academy

The MCaP WRITE Digital Academy is free, asynchronous professional learning available to educators working with English learners throughout the state in Structured English Immersion or Dual Language Immersion instructional programs. Participants will understand the key instructional practices to implement integrated literacy, in both English and Spanish, for language learners.

MCaP Stage 2+ and Stage 3

This professional learning series expands on culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices, with an emphasis on integrated literacy application and examples. During the synchronous sessions, participants will deepen their understanding and application of the integrated literacy approach. In the asynchronous course component, participants will build their capacity to support site and district implementation through shared projects and engaging dialogue. ONLY for partner districts and schools participating in the Multilingual California Project (MCaP).

main contacts

Julie Goldman, Ed.D.
Director, Equity Curriculum and Instruction
Linda Vista Campus
jgoldman@sdcoe.net
858-298-2012

Roxanna Bayon
Administrative Assistant, Equity Department
Linda Vista Campus
roxanna.bayon@sdcoe.net
858-295-6298

Izela Jacobo
Executive Leadership Coach, Multilingual Education and Global Achievement (MEGA) MCap Lead
Linda Vista Campus
izela.jacobo@sdcoe.net
858-295-8985

Elizabeth Campos
Administrative Assistant, Multilingual Education and Global Achievement (MEGA)
Linda Vista Campus
ecampos@sdcoe.net
858-295-8992

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