Graded - The American School of São Paulo
I recently returned to Graded for my sixth visit to work with DEIB Task Force and provide professional development to all faculty and staff in lower, middle, and upper schools. The focus of this visit was to provide concrete tactical strategies to support fostering an inclusive learning environment for all.
On Day 1, I convened the DEIB Task Force , comprised of employees spanning all three divisions. Together, we processed strategic models and frameworks to build capacity and integrate best practices and data from LATAM international schools to inform Graded’s school-wide strategy and goals to foster and sustain a safe and inclusive learning environment for all.
On Day 2, I facilitated divisional professional development for faculty and staff across the lower, middle, and upper schools. We reflected on the latest Brazilian international school belonging data and trends. We also processed student case studies that I designed, exploring real-world scenarios and strategies to address incidences when they occur at school- in the classroom, in the halls and cafeteria, or anywhere at school. The overarching goal was to support faculty and staff to be able to mitigate and intervene in non-inclusive behaviors while promoting belonging for all students.
Many thanks to the Graded community, and Richard Boerner, superintendent, and Shannon Hobbs-Beckley, director of teaching and learning, for their ongoing leadership and collaboration on these critical topics.