Equity Practitioner Program

FOR LEADERS FOCUSED ON DISRUPTING DISCREPANCIES IN OPPORTUNITY

Equity Practitioner Program

About EPP

EPP is a 6-month program that equips teams of educators with the framework, language and confidence to successfully advance structural change efforts for the benefit of all children. EPP grounds participants in history-focused academic scholarship, while coaching them through a Direct Action Project at their district or school using a human-centered problem-solving approach.

How Does EPP Work?

Teams of three to five join the cohort-based, six-month program.

Participants explore the origins and nature of structural and systemic inequities.

Deep learning experiences are coupled with planning and practical application through a direct action project.

Teams strategize with their organizations on executing the Direct Action Project (see video below).

Teams work with their school or district to execute Direct Action Project, advancing equity and increasing internal capacity.

Our Guiding Beliefs for EPP

Structural barriers are created at seats of power and lie at the root of systemic inequity in schools.
There is inertia in the dangerous social and psychological constructs that govern our daily lives; equity is achieved when we challenge institutions responsible for creating the constructs.
America’s founding story is unique; as such our systemic inequities CAN NOT be simplistically compared to the systemic inequities of other nations.
Schools must be redesigned to intentionally and equitably educate ALL kids.

Interested in getting started?

To get more information or book a space in our next EPP session, please get in touch with the 4DL team.

WHAT EDUCATORS SAY

"EPP gave me the language I needed to get a seat at the table, to get into certain rooms where decisions were made."

“My journey towards becoming a practitioner of equity is in its infancy. Mostly because the readings and discussions have put curves in my prior map. I thought I was on the right path but now feel I need to explore more before feeling prepared to influence others.”

“I'm becoming more aware of my own beliefs and the impacts it has on others.”

“I still feel like I have so far to go. The deeper we dive into content, the more my head spins with questions. I feel energized after being with everyone in my group. I feel accepted for who I am, appreciated for my thoughts, and most importantly listened to as if what I am saying means something.”