Educational Equity
Educational Equity
Office of Educational Equity
The Office of Educational Equity (OEE) is led by Jill Snell and is responsible for ensuring equal access to high-quality education for all Philadelphia students. OEE is also responsible for information related to Promotion and Graduation and Policy 102 - Multiracial-Multicultural-Gender Education.
Guidelines of Educational Equity
High Expectations for All Students: The message that all students will succeed at their current level and in future placements. Depth of Knowledge Levels and Standards for All Students: Content and performance standards that are coordinated with national and state standards and modified to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Equitable Access to All Aspects of the School Program: Equitable access to least restrictive environment, school and Small Learning Community (SLC) programs, high quality work-based learning experiences, and extra curricular activities. Teaching and Learning that Successfully Addresses Each Student's Needs: Daily classroom experiences that are standards driven and engaging; curriculum embedded assessment to determine subgroup and individual needs; accommodations for students with disabilities and English Language Learners; supports for students who are not succeeding in the academic program; enrichment for students who are performing above level.
Professional Development: For personnel at all levels of the District, heightened awareness of and sensitivity to equity issues on behalf of all students. Public Review of Data: Provision of student achievement data in concise, user-friendly formats that include disaggregated data for groups of historically underserved students. Parental and Community Involvement: Inclusion of the voices and perspectives of parents and communities from across the District in the decision making processes of the schools and the District.
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