- Worthington Schools
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Defined
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Diversity
Collective mixtures of our students, staff, families and communities characterized by our differences and similarities.The Diversity Wheel is a great visual representation of the diversity that we each possess. It gives an overview of the dimensions of diversity that are present and active in one’s environment. It consists of four layers of diversity: personality, internal, external and organizational dimensions.
Click the graphic above to learn more about the Diversity Wheel & Definitions
Source: Gardenswartz & Rowe
Director of DEI
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Toya Spencer is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She joined the district with 18 years of corporate experience. For the majority of her career, she has been guiding organizations in becoming more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. Having worked at the corporate headquarters for Abercrombie & Fitch, Huntington National Bank and Danaher Corporation - Toya's experience working in such vastly different industries provides the dexterity required to understand and serve a school district with needs across many aspects of diversity.Contact Toya via email: tspencer@wscloud.org
DEI Helpline
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(614) 450-7575
Monthly Cultural Celebrations
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MARCH
Women's History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history, culture and society. The theme for this year is: “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week.
Developmental Disabilities
Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live.
What is a Developmental Disability?
Developmental Disabilities are a group of disorders that affect the development of children. These developmental disabilities can be caused by different things, including genetics, environmental factors, and other medical conditions. They often appear in early childhood or infancy but may not be noticed until they interfere with daily activities.
There are five types of developmental disabilities which include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy (CP), intellectual disability (ID), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and learning disabilities.
What causes Developmental Disabilities
A variety of factors can cause developmental disabilities. Some common causes include genetic disorders, prenatal injury or exposure to toxins during pregnancy, and infections while a baby is still in the womb. There are many other causes as well, including accidents and injuries later in life.
There are also environmental factors that can contribute to the development of a disability, such as lack of oxygen at birth or premature birth. In addition, there is some evidence that suggests emotional trauma in early childhood may lead to developmental disabilities.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a wonderful event designed to recognize and celebrate the strengths of people who are neurodiverse, as well as challenge preconceptions of what they can or cannot achieve.
Every year, people and organizations across the globe will join together to create a more accepting, inclusive, and equal society for neurodiverse people. This includes over 1,200 students and over 200 businesses.