Hartford School District
Equity and Inclusion Resources
Dear members of the HSD,
Click on the links below.
Self Reflection
Equity work begins with self reflection. To really engage in equity work, you have to do the hard job of looking critically at yourself.
Fill out this anonymous Google Form which asks you to identify the privileges you have or wish you had.
Onboarding
HSD Equity Onboarding
Work your way through this slide presentation about Equity in the HSD. Use a notebook or this printable handout to help you reflect.
HSD Equity Policies
Anti-Racism Policy
Gender Inclusivity Policy
HSD Neurodiversity and Inclusion Statement
Click here for the full statement.
Terms and Definitions
FAQ
Guides
Guide for supporting students who come out
Guide for supporting students who experience racism/discrimination
Guide for what to do if you hear something racist or discriminatory
Anti-Racist Teaching Practices
10 Actions to Make Schools More Gender Inclusive Tomorrow
Email Templates for addressing Anti-LGBTQ+ concerns
Responding to Racial Slurs (Elementary-Age)
Learning Pathways (from Burlington School District) - How to address harm through education (secondary)
Learning Pathways (from Burlington School District) - How to address harm through education (elementary)