- WCASD
- Mission, History, Goals and Policies - COPY
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Eradicate institutional racism and inequities through social justice, promoting the emotional development of staff and students, and embracing diverse perspectives
- WCASD Equity Mission
Equity History
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View the WCASD Equity History Timeline, "Building Capacity to Increasing Access to District Programming."
In addition to this timeline, in January of 2020, the Delaware Valley for Consortium of Equity Excellence completed a thorough analysis of the current status of educational equity in the West Chester Area School District. WCASD's ongoing -- are guided in part by the findings that resulted from this analysis. Review an executive summary of the report or read the full report.
Equity Goals
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- Teach an inclusive curriculum that teaches anti-racism, celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and seeks multiple perspectives.
- Promote a positive school climate in which students feel safe, respected, and appreciated.
- Provide on-going professional development to all staff in all aspects of equity.
- Engage staff, students, parents, and community members in our work.
- Provide equitable access to district programming.
Policies and Procedures
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Program Policies
- Nondiscrimination/Discriminatory Harassment - School and Classroom Practices (Policy 103)
- Title IX
- Special Education (Policy 113)
- Gifted Education (Policy 114)
- Career and Technical Education (Policy 115)
- Current Events (Policy 119)
- Homework (Policy 130)
- Language Instruction Educational Program for English Learners (Policy 138)
- Migrant Students (Policy 142)
- Student Services (Policy 146)
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Employee Policies
- Employment of District Staff (Policy 304)
- Employment of District Staff (Policy 304)