Dismantling Disproportionality in Practice

This guide offers essential tools to combat disproportionality in education, promoting equity and culturally responsive practices for all students, as outlined in Dismantling Disproportionality in Practice.

In Dismantling Disproportionality in Practice, the authors provide a comprehensive guide aimed at fostering equitable educational environments. Through culturally responsive processes and practical tools, the book addresses the pressing issue of disproportionality in special education and discipline practices affecting students of color. Drawing from their extensive work with various school districts, the authors illustrate how a theory of change can effectively tackle the inequities that persist within educational systems.

This resource serves as an application guide for educational institutions seeking to enhance their capacity for culturally responsive-sustaining education (CR-SE). It emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of racially, culturally, and linguistically marginalized students, families, and communities. The book details the process of conducting an equity audit, which is essential for identifying and addressing the root causes of disproportionalities. Additionally, it offers strategies for collaborating with young people to create an inclusive environment that every student deserves.

Dismantling Disproportionality in Practice also highlights the critical self-reflective work necessary to transform the experiences of Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and multilingual learners, as well as students with individual education plans (IEPs) and those with intersecting identities. With actionable insights and lessons learned from years of experience, this book is an invaluable resource for district and school leaders, staff, teachers, families, and youth striving for systemic change in education.