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Forest Hills director outlines DEIB, MTSS and belonging work for schools

Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education · November 27, 2023
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Director Tamasha James told the board the district is embedding equity through MTSS, PBIS and PLC+; planned activities include restorative practices, cultural-intelligence training and a student 'Shared Voices' council to gather belonging feedback.

Tamasha James, Forest Hills Public Schools' director of educational equity and inclusion, presented the district's plan on Sept. 18 to use a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and district-wide professional learning to close academic and experiential gaps.

James said the work focuses on both academic outcomes and students’ experiences, describing equity as a thread through the district’s mission of “all learners…

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