Mission and Work
We work to remove barriers and build opportunities—so every student can thrive.
By centering equity, belonging, and inclusion, we create school environments where students feel seen, valued, and empowered.
Our Mission
We believe that each student has the potential to achieve, and it is our responsibility to provide all students the opportunity and support needed to meet their highest capability in a safe and welcoming environment. We acknowledge that systemic and institutional inequities and bias exist, creating barriers for student achievement and well-being.
We are committed to raising the achievement of all learners regardless of race, status, varied ability, mental health, English language fluency, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, trauma impact, and geography. Our culture should promote the identification and removal of barriers causing predictability and disproportionality of the highest and lowest achieving groups.
Guided by EL-16: Equity, adopted by the ISD Board in June 2018.
Our Work in Action
We group our equity efforts into five priority areas aligned with our Strategic Plan. Below are highlights of objectives we've reached and ongoing work in each category:
- 1. Professional Development
- 2. Student Well-Being and Family Engagement
- 3. Curriculum & Instruction and Academic Opportunities
- 4. Recruitment and Retention / Diverse Talent
- 5. Organizational Effectiveness
1. Professional Development
2. Student Well-Being and Family Engagement
3. Curriculum & Instruction and Academic Opportunities
4. Recruitment and Retention / Diverse Talent
5. Organizational Effectiveness
Timeline of Key Milestones
Year | Milestone |
---|---|
2018 | EL-16: Equity adopted by ISD Board |
2022 |
Equity Advisory Committee formed to help move district equity goals forward |
2022 | VOICE Mentor Program joins department |
2023 | Supporting all Priority Areas of the Strategic Plan |
2023 |
Counseling and Student Well-Being joins department |
2023 | Equity, Belonging and Family Partnership name change |
2023 |
Care Solace mental health access launched districtwide providing mental health care and support student well-being. |
2024 | Back to School Fair held at Clark Elementary School |
2025 | Student Summit - Black and Brown Excellence |
Questions?
Want to learn more about our equity initiatives or partner with us?
Contact us at isdequity@issaquah.wednet.edu.