Clerc Center Equity Plan

Dismantling Systemic Racism

Human Resources

Phase 1:

  • Through an equity lens and using an inclusive process, review, and redesign:
    • Recruitment and retention practices 
    • Administrative leave practices 
    • Employee discipline practices
    • Hiring timelines and communications
    • “Probationary” period
  • Engage Social Justice Committees in redesign of HR processes and in shaping the posting and position design for the hiring of the HR Coordinator position 
  • Host listening sessions with BIPOC employees and former employees
  • Formalize Social Justice positions with stipend to ensure the work is systemic and continues
 

Phase 2:

  • Conduct comprehensive job description and certification/licensure review (align with Gallaudet HR Redesign); include social justice and equity competencies in all job descriptions
  • Create employee demographic dashboard
 

Phase 3:

  • Review progress and establish next phase of Equity Plan
  • Gallaudet HR Redesign Priority #1

Employee Support

Phase 1:

  • Design and implement Phase 1 of interim mentorship program, including researching training for mentors
  • Redesign temporary employee positions to support growth
  • Invest in spaces to support BIPOC employees including support groups / affinity groups
 

Phase 2:

  • Design robust mentorship and “Grow our Own” programs for all position levels within the organization
  • Explore “Career Ladder” options in all areas of the organization to build skills and resumes for future promotion
  • Review Employee Relations Council and consider alignment/partnership with social justice committees and/or IE Ambassadors; Formalize ERC with bylaws and University recognition as shared governance group
 

Phase 3:

  • Review progress and establish next phase of Equity Plan

Student Support

Phase 1:

  • Review/Revise class placement process
  • Review/Revise IEP attendance practices
  • Establish working group: Student Code of Conduct and student discipline referrals
  • Determine feasibility/implement virtual tutoring center
  • Establish year round schedule for guest speakers and presenters to celebrate heritage months and successes of BIPOC employees and families
  • Implement active recruitment strategies and program design for BIPOC students for academic teams based on plans developed by Social Justice Committees in AY 2019-2020 – Math Competition, BOTB, Academic Bowl, etc. 
  • Be proactive in identifying high and low performing students by analyzing assessment data and develop an appropriate intervention to meet their needs; Establish a process for parents or teachers/staff to submit a concern or observation
  • Identify support groups and/or affinity groups desired by students and establish (e.g. LGBTQIA, Asian Deaf, etc.)
 

Phase 2:

  • Review access issues with After School Program due to transportation availability
  • Develop de-escalation procedures for situations involving law enforcement/DPS
 

Phase 3:

  • Explore partnerships with Gallaudet’s Black Student Union, Latino Student Union, etc. to improve representation in the classroom and mentorship for students (NOTE: Delayed due to COVID/remote instruction)
  • Review progress and establish next phase of Equity Plan

About the Clerc Center

The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.

Contact Us

800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002 USA

General Info

  • Gallaudet University
  • CCSP 2020
  • Annual Reports
  • Practicums and Internships
  • Employee Directory
  • Map and Directions
  • Careers at the Clerc Center
  • Give to the Clerc Center

National Programs & Outreach

  • Subscribe for Clerc Center Info
  • Deaf Education Resources
  • Odyssey Magazine
  • Research @ Clerc Center

KDES

  • Academics
  • Student Support Services
  • Families
  • KDES Athletics
  • After School Program
  • Apply to KDES!

MSSD

  • Academics
  • Student Support Services
  • Families
  • MSSD Athletics
  • Student Life
  • Apply to MSSD!

This site was supported by federal funding. Publication of this material shall not imply approval or acceptance by the U.S. Department of Education of the findings, conclusions, or recommendations herein. Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis.

Copyright © 2023 – Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center – All rights reserved.

Your One Stop for Deaf Education Resources Clerc Center | Gallaudet University

Hello!

This tab will lead to a page with information for our Live Events, training, and workshops. You will be able to see scheduled events and time/dates here soon.

Hello!

This tab will lead to a page with all the resources we have available and a search engine. You will be able to type in words and look for specific resources here soon.