Diversity & Inclusion

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1 Diversity & Inclusion Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one PO Box Cincinnati, Ohio Marianne Williamson info@riceeducationconsulting.com

2 Why Diversity The Business Case 1. It is the right thing to do! Kids should be allowed to go to school in a place where they feel included. Secondly, individuals should be able to work at a place where they feel included. 2. According to the National Association of Educators, an analysis of teacher diversity prepared by the National Collaborative on Diversity in the Teaching Force found that increasing the percentage of teachers of color in classrooms is connected directly to closing the achievement gap. 3. Research* suggests that companies who make diversity a priority and have well thought out diversity plans have a competitive edge in the marketplace. In addition, good policies and well trained leaders reduce the chances of lawsuits being brought forth by parents, students and/or employees. *Source: Best Practices in Achieving Workforce Diversity; conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Vice President Al Gore s National Partnership for Reinventing Government Benchmarking Study

3 What we do Rice Education Consulting, LLC provides customizable Diversity and Inclusion services to a broad spectrum of clients including corporations, universities, school districts and police departments. Our capabilities include: Strategic Consulting (Great for Administration) o Situation analysis an in-depth investigation into an organization s current diversity/inclusion climate. This service involves interviews with key stake holders at every level of the organization to identify issues and/or areas for improvement within the organizations. o Policy Audit A thorough review of current policies to ensure that they are fair and equitable for all employees. o Cultural Quotient Assessments an assessment tool used world wide to measure an individual s ability to function in an environment with people of different backgrounds (nationality, ethnicity, gender and talents). (Can be beneficial for staff also.) Training and Development (Ideal for staff and students) o A.T.I.P. Modular Training A 4-6 modular training series used to take organizations from Awareness to Promotion. o Lunch and Learns Short flexible presentations highlighting various aspects of inclusion. o Real Talk Sessions Facilitated discussions surrounding various topics of diversity and inclusion. Programming and Program Management (Great for students) o Diversity Initiatives We develop and manage diversity initiatives for our clients. These initiatives can be used as part of their strategic goal, as a way to engage parents or for recruiting purposes. o Community Engagement We work with students to develop community engagement projects that align with the school s core values and curriculum.

4 The Benefit The benefits of a diverse and inclusive school are felt by students, teachers, parents, administration and the community. Good diversity initiatives have been linked to: Increased student achievement Decreased discipline problems Increased enrollment Increased retention of staff and students Increased parental involvement Increased giving from alumni Increased morale

5 Competitive Advantage Through our years of experience we have created a training approach which not only informs but also leaves a lasting impact. This is accomplished by our effective variation of delivery methods. Experience Each of our consultants has 5+ years of experience in their area of expertise 90% of our consultants have a graduate degree or higher Delivery Methods Story Telling Adult Learning Theory Small Group Discussion Approach We use our original 3-I approach. 1. Inform 2. Interact 3. Impact

6 Training Details We provide fully customizable trainings that can be delivered in a half-day, full day or modular format. Topics include: Identifying your Cultural Biases Real Talk Understanding isms Race Sexism Homosexuality Transgendered Impact vs. Intent Privilege Did I say that!?

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