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The Diversity, Equity, and Belonging department is responsible for cultivating an inclusive culture of equity and belonging where all students and staff feel recognized and supported. We provide anti-bias training for hiring committees, professional development in culturally responsive teaching and restorative practices, and coordinate the implementation of the district’s Non-Discrimination Protocol. We also offer resources to staff, parents, and caregivers working to raise inquisitive, thoughtful, and empathetic students who engage and thrive in an increasingly diverse community.

Discrimination & Bias

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all. If you experience, witness, or are made aware of an alleged incident of bias, harassment, retaliation, hate, or discrimination, please report it immediately.

For the purposes of this form, acts of bias, harassment, retaliation, hate, or discrimination will be referred to collectively under the umbrella term of “discrimination.”

Please see the following links for the reporting form and more information:

  • The discrimination and bias form should be used for any and all Incidents related to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected classes.

  • Staff Only - REQUIRED:
    (1) Notify a school administrator.
    (2) Staff or building administrator completes and submits this form.

    All Others (not WPS employees) can either:
    (1) Notify a school administrator and/or
    (2) Complete and submit this form.

    If a district or building administrator is the alleged aggressor(s), reach out directly to Caroline Han, Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging or Betsy Gavron, Assistant Superintendent.

    • The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, Assistant Superintendent, and Principal will be notified automatically via email;
    • Other administrators, such as the METCO Director, Director of Student Services, or the Title IX Sex Discrimination Coordinator will be contacted, if applicable;
    • If the incident has not been resolved and requires further investigation, an Investigator (typically, a building administrator) will be assigned.

  • You can submit this report anonymously. However, it may impede the investigation. Also, in most cases, disciplinary action cannot be taken against an alleged aggressor solely on the basis of an anonymous report.

    If you or someone you know is in IMMEDIATE DANGER, please call 911. Other helpful resources include: 

    • Boston area Samaritans 24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-617-247-0220
    • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

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