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SHARONI LITTLEslittle@marshall.usc.edu

MONIQUE SHERMANmsherman@curtisschool.org | @MoniqueRenee21

CHRIS THINNEScthinnes@curtisschool.org | @CurtisCFEE

A.I.M. | FAQ

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INFORMATION FROM NAIS ON A.I.M.: cfee.me/AIMinfo

RESOURCES FROM THIS WORKSHOP: cfee.me/AIMpres

A.I.M. | FAQ

What is A.I.M.?

Comprehensive assessment tool

Engages your school community

Evaluating inclusivity and multiculturalism

Delivers tangible results

Strategically plan for building and sustaining inclusive

independent school communities.

A.I.M. | FAQ

How can you use AIM?

Stand-alone exercise orchestrated by committee

Part of a larger self-study for accreditation purposes

Data-gathering element for strategic planning

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How can A.I.M. help schools?

Determine progress in meeting goals

Identify current initiatives

Encourage participation of all groups

Facilitate meaningful dialogue

Provide benchmarking opportunities

Support a positive community experience

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How does AIM work?

Comprehensive assessment process

Takes up to one year to complete

Commitment of the entire school community

Leads to real, tangible data on where your school stands and

how it can become more inclusive.

Two parts: Self-Assessment and Online Climate Survey.

Key Benefits

RESET CULTURE OF DIVERSITY WORK

APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY APPROACH

DEMOCRATIZED VOICE OF CHANGE

DATA THAT CAN BE LEVERAGED

Activity 1

Activity 1

SMALL GROUPS (4-6)

FACILITATOR

DISCUSS & REPORT BACK

Activity 1

TOPIC 1

Describe your school's strategies

for promoting school-wide understanding

of diversity, inclusivity, and/or multiculturalism

philosophy, policies, and vision.

Activity 1

TOPIC 2

How does the school support

non-teaching administrative and support staff

in achieving a sense of being a

fully accepted, affirmed, and empowered

member of the school community?

A.I.M.SELF-ASSESSMENT

Discovery Committees:

School governance and leadership

Policy and administration

Admissions, including financial aid

Faculty/Teacher

Teaching and learning

Student life

School publications and environment

Staff involvement and life

Parent/guardian involvement

Alumni involvement and investment

A.I.M.SELF-ASSESSMENT

NAIS 'Big Eight' Cultural Identifiers:

Ability

Age

Ethnicity

Gender

Race

Religion

Sexual Orientation

Socioeconomic Status

A.I.M.SELF-ASSESSMENT

Our Strategic Steps:

DISCOVERY GROUP LEADERSHIP

DISCOVERY GROUP FACILIATION

Activity 2

Activity 2

4 PROMPTS

1. Completely Disagree

2. Disagree

3. Neutral (Neither Agree nor Disagree)

4. Agree

5. Completely Agree

FILL OUT, TEAR OFF, SHARE

Activity 2

PROMPTS

A. The school takes action to create a diverse

enrollment.

B. Athletic programs at this school provide an

opportunity for all students to feel included.

C. Diversity in the curriculum is important to

excellence in the education provided by the school.

D. Faculty and administrators reflect the diversity of

the student body.

A.I.M.CLIMATE SURVEY

AIM Online Climate Survey

Engages your community with confidential online survey

Constituency groups' feedback on climate and culture

AIM delivers summarized survey results

Easy-to-digest format for planning, training, programming

Activity 2

Outcomes

Outcomes

CURTIS PROCESS FOR GENERATING RESULTS

SHARING WITH CONSTITUENTS

LEVERAGING ACTION

GOALS FROM HERE

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

New Diversity Mission Statement

Curtis School is committed to fostering a diverse

community of students, employees, and families; to

supporting an inclusive environment for all children

and adults; to developing the cross-cultural

competency of all its constituents; and to valuing

the influence of a wide range of experiences and

backgrounds in our curriculum, programs, and

interactions as members of a learning community.

Long Range Strategic Plan

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

"INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES"from Curtis School's AIM Report

Q&A

ContactSHARONI LITTLE

slittle@marshall.usc.edu

MONIQUE SHERMAN

msherman@curtisschool.org | @MoniqueRenee21

CHRIS THINNES

cthinnes@curtisschool.org | @CurtisCFEE

WORKSHOP: cfee.me/AIMpres

FROM NAIS: cfee.me/AIMinfo

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