Step 1

Build An Action Team

Build an Action Team representative of the school community, this includes school staff, students, families, community, and Tribal partners. The team should be inclusive of socioeconomic, linguistic, and cultural diversity within the school. Think about leveraging your equity council in these efforts.

Primary Tools for Step 1

Use these resources to learn more about the families in your community and who should be invited to join the Action Team.

Diversity and Inclusion Worksheet
Community and School Assets Mapping
Ideas for Engaging Underrepresented Groups

Further Learning

How to Welcome Diverse Perspectives
PTA DEI Guide
PTA’s Reflecting on the Standards

This video will help you determine whether you’re being inclusive and gives tips about what you can do to improve.