Equity, Multilingual Learners, and Innovation (EMI)

Welcome to our Equity, Multilingual Learner, and Innovation department's website. Our team is responsible, first and foremost, for connecting and building relationships with all of the human beings in our district. Secondly, we are responsible for implementing a comprehensive equity, diversity, and inclusion plan that aligns with our district's LCAP Goals and ensures every face, voice, and story is heard. Furthermore, our team ensures the needs of our diverse, multilingual learners are met and that we wholeheartedly promote excellence for every student through student-centered pedagogy and rigorous instructional practices.

Vision:

The Equity, Multilingual Learners, and Innovation department's vision is to celebrate every individual for their unique qualities and ensure they are valued, heard, and seen.

Mission:

The Equity, Multilingual Learners, and Innovation department, in collaboration with all educational partners, will empower and advocate for equitable and diverse learning environments by affirming language, culture, and identity.

Values:

Advocacy

Belonging

Collaboration

Empowerment

Value of the whole person

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

This website is currently under construction. Our DEIB committee is in the process of defining Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for our South Bay community.

Our committee meets monthly.