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  • Forward Together - A strategic plan for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging

Carlsbad Unified strives to ensure that every student feels safe and welcome in our schools and that every student has the opportunity to achieve at high levels.

The Forward Together Dashboard provides a tracker of our progress in each area.

 

Carlsbad Unified School District’s full Board-adopted plan is available to view on the Forward Together homepage or download as a PDF: English | Español

 

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Goal 1


Prepare students and graduates for diverse and inclusive environments by fostering the development of trusted relationships with staff and the community.

Action Items:

1.1 Administer an annual DEIB survey Year 1 (2023) Not started In progress Completed
1.2 Hold Listening and Learning Sessions Year 1 (2023) Not started In progress Completed
1.3 Form a district-wide DEIB advisory committee Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
1.4 Establish a No Place for Hate Committee Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
1.5 Develop and maintain a robust DEIB wesbite Year 2 (2025) Not started In progress Completed

Goal 2


Empower CUSD education professionals to create safe and inclusive learning environments that allow for unique backgrounds, cultures and shared experiences to fuel a growth mindset.

Action Items:

2.1 Provide No Place for Hate training to all staff members Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.2 Continue to implement Harmony training for TK-5th grade teachers Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.3 Expand staff attendance at equity workshops and conferences Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.4 Provide Summer Institute professional development opportunities Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.5 Identfy strategies for teaching students to engage in civil discourse Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.6 Create teacher and student panels to review policies and practices Year 2 (2025) Not started In progress Completed
2.7 Revise and implement Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.8 Review and evaluate assessments and rubrics through the lens of universal access Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.9 Review student transcripts for disparate course access or outcomes Year 2 (2025) Not started In progress Completed
2.10 Evaluate novels used in courses to ensure diversity in author backgrounds and perspectives Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.11 Create and administer an annual survey of students regarding course offerings Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.12 Develop a high school ehtnic studies course to meet California state requirements Years 1-3 ('24-'26) Not started In progress Completed
2.13 Receive board direction on creating an advisory cirriculum committee Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.14 Review and further align cirruculm with the California history/social studies framework Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
2.15 Evaluate teaching practices regarding student voice and choice in classroom activities Year 2 (2025) Not started In progress Completed

Goal 3


Build structures that incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Action Items:

3.1 Review and update Board Policies addressing topics such as nondescrimination Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.2 Train staff members on restorative practices Year 2 (2025) Not started In progress Completed
3.3 Explore schoolwide inclusivity programs Year 3 (2026) Not started In progress Completed
3.4 Evaluate safety and accessibility of school facilities Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.5 Put No Place for Hate into practice at all 16 school sites Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.6 Use an annual student survey to establish a baseline for prevalence of bullying and harassment Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.7 Discuss their experiences with bullying and harssment with 6th-12th grade students Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.8 Continue implementation of Harmony lessons for TK-5th grade students Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.9 Continue implementation of school climate programs like Red Ribbon Week and Inclusion Days Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.10 Identify underrepresented groups in student and staff populations Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.11 Analyze current marketing and recruitment practices, including student teacher agreements Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.12 Propogate new diversity motto throughout recruitment materials Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.13 Analyze current staff retention practices, particular for underrepresented groups Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.14 Develop updated recruitment and retention strategies to address identified gaps Year 2 (2025) Not started In progress Completed
3.15 Expand ELA and Math summer bridge courses to increase student participation Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.16 Partner with MiraCosta College to present community college options to students Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.17 Continue implementation of the district's Career Pathways Strategic Plan Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.18 Maintain additional staffing for academic intervention for students of all grade levels Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.19 Utilize Bilingual Community Liaisons to communicate with families and students Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed
3.20 Implement academic interventions for TK-5th grade students not meeting grade level standards Year 1 (2024) Not started In progress Completed

Goal 1 - Prepare


Administer an annual DEIB survey Not started In progress Completed
Hold Listening and Learning Sessions Not started In progress Completed
Form a district-wide DEIB advisory committee Not started In progress Completed
Establish a No Place for Hate Committee* Not started In progress Completed
Develop and maintain a robust DEIB wesbite Not started In progress Completed

Goal 2 - Empower


Provide No Place for Hate training to all staff members Not started In progress Completed
Continue to implement Harmony training Not started In progress Completed
Expand staff attendance at equity workshops and conferences Not started In progress Completed
Provide summer professional development opportunities Not started In progress Completed
Teach students to engage in civil discourse Not started In progress Completed

Goal 3 - Build


Review and update school board policies Not started In progress Completed
Train staff members on restorative practices Not started In progress Completed
Explore schoolwide inclusivity programs Not started In progress Completed
Evaluate safety and accessibility of school facilities Not started In progress Completed
Put No Place for Hate into practice at all 16 school sites Not started In progress Completed