Creating a Successful Diversity Action Plan

Our nation’s demographics are changing, and our educational institutions face a growing number of pressing diversity issues. We can welcome these changes as opportunities for growth, and respond by creating policies, structures and learning opportunities designed to promote equity and inclusion for all members of our school, district, university or other educational organization. This requires a plan.

Introduction and Contents
Creating a Successful Diversity Action Plan
Stages of Organizational Development
Multicultural Education Checklist
Dominant and Subordinate Groups
Team Visioning Exercise
What Can Our Organization Do?
But, There’s No Time for Multicultural Ed
Multicultural Web Resources
Sample Diversity Programs and Activities
Recruitment and Retention
Diversity Action Planning Form

"Perfect resource for us to have as we embark on this new journey."

Alejandra Rodriguez, Assistant Principal, Hoover Elementary School

Sample Page

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Overview

An effective diversity plan begins with an assessment of your organization’s current status, and its vision of the future with regard to equity and inclusion. It contains specific goals with measurable outcomes, and a timetable for achieving them. The following materials were prepared for use with our UnityWorks trainings and are included with this download packet to assist you in creating an effective Diversity Action Plan.