Achieving Cultural Equity, Racial Equity and Social Justice, etc. In Your School/District By: Jennifer M. Lockner Cobb County School District December 9, 2010

Cobb County, GA Located about 20 northwest of Atlanta, GA Population is 688,433 as recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2008

Demographics of Cobb County (Hughes, 2008) Copyright 2008 PresentationFx.com | Redistribution Prohibited | This text section may be deleted for presentation.

Cobb County School District (CCSD) serves more than 106,000 students 114 schools 69 elementary 25 middle schools 16 high schools 2 special education centers 1 adult education center 1 performance learning center Copyright 2008 PresentationFx.com | Redistribution Prohibited | This text section may be deleted for presentation.

CCSD Demographics (Cobb County School District, 2010)

Mission Statement “…to provide an academically rigorous, caring and safe educational environment in partnership with families, students and the community” (Cobb County School District, 2010)

Vision “…all children will receive the respect, encouragement, and opportunities they need to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a global society” (Cobb County School District, 2010)

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

Targeted Sub-Groups English Language Learners (ELL) Students with Disabilities (SWD) Black students

Strategies to Consider for Targeted Population the use of data to plan for instruction use of the “double dip approach” extended day program differentiated instruction in small groups increased use of formative and summative assessments integration of technology use of data teams district provided training in cultural issues, linguistics and second language acquisition use of literacy and math coaches

Conclusion School culture also plays an important role in the success for our students. It is important that all cultures in our diverse school system feel welcomed and are made to feel that achievement is a reachable goal. School administrators and staff are responsible for making students feel safe and free from prejudice and bullying. Administrators must also be aware of the role that race and culture plays on academics. With the dedication of administrators and staff, the the proper professional development and training, and a personal commitment to change, Cobb County can close the achievement gaps.

References District, C. C. S. (2010). About the Cobb County School District. Retrieved from http://www.cobbk12.org/aboutccsd/. Hughes, M. (2008). Cobb County Government. 2Office of Economic Development: Demographic Estimates. Retrieved from http://economic.cobbcountyga.gov/demo-estimates.htm.