- Willamette Education Service District
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EDI Mission Statement
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We value the worth and dignity of individuals by actively pursuing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all staff, students, families, and districts of Willamette Education Service District. We strive to create a safe and respectful environment where all can thrive and be successful.
EDI Vision
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We envision a workplace culture of belonging, a workplace where equity, diversity, and inclusion are an expectation, a responsibility, and a practice of all individuals at Willamette ESD.
Upcoming EDI Workshops
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Putting Inclusive Practices into Action: Honoring Team Member's Holy Days & Religious Practices 🙌
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 3:30 pm
Presented by: Holly Dalton, Senior Manager of Social-Emotional and Early Learning, and Dr. Maria Chavez-Haroldson, Regional EDI Director.
Participants will learn about key religious holy days and celebrations. The information will help guide how we co-create a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
Co-Creating a Culture of Belonging: What We Must Know About Ableism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Xenophobia 🔍
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | 3:30 pm
Presented by: Dr. Lisa Ortiz, Autism Spectrum Disorders Consultant, and Dr. Maria Chavez-Haroldson, Regional EDI Director.
Participants will learn about ableism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and ways to identify and interrupt their harmful impacts. This information will help continue to guide us as we co-create a culture of belonging for all staff members.
About the EDI Advisory Team
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History
Two years ago, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Team was developed at the WESD. In 2021, the team adopted a new name, The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Team.
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Why change the order of the letters? E-D-I
Equity is the ‘why’, diversity is the ‘who’, and inclusion is the ‘how’. 💙💚💛
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Who We Are
We are a team of collaborative and diverse staff, that promote and make recommendations for embedding EDI practices into the organizational architecture.
We serve as advisors to the Superintendent and the Leadership Team. We respond to departments and staff members making inquiries about EDI practices. The Team recommends research-based strategies, methods, techniques, and professional development opportunities that support racial and cultural equity of historically marginalized groups.
The EDI Advisory Team makes recommendations for changes to practices, policies, procedures, and protocols that are related to creating and sustaining equitable systemic change.
EDI Team Directory
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- Luis Arias-Anrango

- Maria Chavez-Haroldson, Ph.D

- Brant Cheeley

- Sandra Gibson

- Jay Hernandez

- Pat Ketcham, Ph.D.

- Julie Meraz
- Lisa Ortiz
- Nathan Shay

- Cassie Stafford

- Cynthia Vallez

- Jennifer Young
Upcoming Events
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May 31, 2022
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PD Workshop: Co-Creating a Culture of Belonging: What We Must Know About Ableism, Sexism, Homophobia
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June 10, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDI Advisory Team Meeting