PIE 2021/22 Intro to community
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The Parents in Equity Group was formed in 2019 to help facilitate communication between schools in the pursuit of cultural proficiency and equity for all of our students and families. This group of parents and administrators will work together to continue to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all families at every building in our school district. PIE Committee Mission & Vision To ensure that every school within NPSD fosters an inclusive and equitable environment by celebrating the diversity of its community A
Transcript of PIE 2021/22 Intro to community
The Parents in Equity Group was formed in 2019 to help facilitate
communication between schools in the pursuit of cultural
proficiency and equity for all of our students and families. This
group of parents and administrators will work together to continue
to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all families
at every building in our school district.
PIE Committee Mission & Vision
To ensure that every school within NPSD fosters an inclusive and equitable environment by celebrating the diversity of its community
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The Parents in Equity Group (PIE) has parent representation from every
building in the district. These parents meet every other month to learn about
what is happening in the district in the area of cultural proficiency, as well as
share ideas and collaborate across the district on projects aimed to promote
the mission and vision of the group. On alternate months, PIE sub
committees will meet.
PIE members are also asked to actively participate at the building level
Cultural Proficiency and Equity (CPE) Team at their home school(s). PIE
members will work with the members of the CPE team to implement building
specific tasks and objectives, and foster the exchange of ideas between
their school's CPE team and the other members of PIE across the district .
How does PIE Function?
PIE Meetings (All)*:
September
November
January
March
May
*Off months - Committee Meetings scheduled by
Chair
Lauren Wilson
Montgomery
Alexis Drolet
Penndale
PIE Parent Leaders 2021/2022
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1) Inclusive Book Fair
2) StoryWalk® Click HERE to learn more
3) Bulletin Boards and Display Spaces
4) Diverse Book Giveaway
Highlights from 2020/2021 School YearFocus on Diversity in Literature
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-Encouraged members to connect with their book fair chair people with the purpose of amplifying diverse and inclusive books available at the book fair and prominently feature topics pertaining to autism, religion, race, gender, and family dynamics.
-Created a shared google drive of Book Fair Resources which included fliers, informational reading about how and why to choose diverse books, and a list of suggested books to highlight for purchase. Many of these resources were included in weekly communications at the building level throughout the year.
:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mnpLW6kCUM7qLxTGrh29CjaSzPVx8sfK
Book Fair
StoryWalk®
Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story.
Encourage adaptation of the StoryWalk® Project at Elementary Schools to align with PIE’s mission by selecting texts that feature diverse characters and messages of inclusion.
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Bulletin Board/Display Space
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Book DriveRaised over $1300 just from cash
donations
Purchased and distributed over 100 books with 8 different titles for a
variety of ages.
Increased visibility within community and strengthened community
partnerships
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2021 - 2022 Goals & Committees1. Community Engagement - Develop and execute district wide programming to educate and facilitate dialogue on topics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Program examples include: PIE Diverse Book Giveaway & Community Speaker Series
2. Inclusive School Communities - Provide resources/support within individual schools to celebrate diversity while enabling all students and families to feel welcome and included. Program examples include: H&S partnership/D&I Trainings, Bulletin Boards, Diverse Month recognition/celebration, CP Cadre partnership/support
3. Communications - Drive awareness and visibility of PIE mission and tactical execution to broader North Penn Community. Program Examples include: School Board Updates, Newsletter, Website, Promotional Materials
Be an Ambassador and an Advocate
Understand the work happening at the district level in order to be an ambassador and advocate of that work at your building level. Increase the visibility of the work within the district and provide others with opportunities to bet involved.
Engage and Contribute
Actively engage in the efforts at your building, invite others to join in the work, contribute to the sharing of information between buildings, and relay information between your building team and the PIE group.
Your Role as a PIE member
