We help schools develop strategies for equitable school environments while building community trust.
Community-Based Equity Audit
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Equity Assessments:
- Examine policies, practices, and outcomes of institutions and influential groups through an equity lens.
- Community analysis of adaptive and systemic problems related to inequity and opportunity gaps.
- Root Cause Analysis:
- Analysis beyond surface-level indicators to uncover root causes of inequity within schools and communities.
- Examination of historical context and structural factors that contribute to disparities in educational outcomes.
- Equity Action Planning:
- Customized equity action plans that outline concrete strategies and interventions for equity and inclusion.
- Plans are tailored to the unique priorities of each school or district and provide a roadmap for systemic change.
- Capacity Building:
- Training for school leaders, educators, and stakeholders to build their capacity in equity-centered practices.
- Inclusive leadership development and reimagined schools as community hubs for collaboration.
Community School Design and Implementation
What we offer:
- Needs Assessment and Planning:
- Comprehensive assessments to understand the unique needs and assets of your community.
- Collaborative planning sessions to envision and implement impactful community school strategies.
- Parent/Caretaker and Community Collaboration Strategies:
- Workshops, resources, and tailored strategies to empower strong connections between parents, caretakers, community leaders, and schools.
- Evaluation and Continuous Improvement:
- Develop systems for monitoring progress, collecting feedback, and making data-informed decisions for continuous improvement.
Parent/Caretaker
& Community Engagement
What we offer:
- Parent Leadership Development:
- Empower parents to advocate for their children's needs, participate in decision-making processes, and become active agents of change in their schools and neighborhoods.
- Community Partnerships:
- Strengthen partnerships between schools, families, and community organizations to support student success.
- Connect families with local resources to create a network of support that extends into the broader community.
- Parent Workshops and Trainings:
- Workshops and training sessions designed to provide parents with the knowledge, skills, and resources to support their children's learning and development.
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A Practical Guide for Trauma-Informed Care in Community Schools
About
the Owner
Mario is a results driven, liberatory education advocate with 15+ years of experience as a non-profit executive, public school leader, and community organizer serving urban youth attending 3K – 8 schools, families experiencing homelessness and at risk of eviction, adults and children seeking mental health assistance, indigent hospital patients, adults disconnected from the workforce, domestic violence survivors, and those with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis.
Mario has a master’s degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in education from Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education. He is passionate about helping children thrive as well as supporting family stability through the lenses of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.