Odyssey Community School Educator Diversity Plan 2024-2027
Odyssey Community School's Educator Diversity Plan aims to create a staff and school community that reflects the diversity of its student population. The plan focuses on recruitment strategies (outreach, recruitment fairs, alumni connections, diverse job postings, partnerships with teacher residency programs), hiring and selection practices (diverse interview committees, anti-bias training, diversity statements, inclusive interview questions, EEO data collection), and retention efforts (cultural events, anti-racism training, affinity groups, mentoring). The plan sets a goal of increasing the percentage of educators of color from 10.8% to 15% by the 2026-2027 school year and implementing three cultural events and initiatives by June 2025. The plan also includes updating the school's mission statement to highlight the importance of diversity.