Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB)
Colonial strives to create an inviting and inclusive environment where all students can see themselves and where they can succeed socially, emotionally, and academically. Watch the video above to learn more, or read below for a quick overview of some of the steps taken each year to further the EIB Committee's mission.
- Building-level EIB teams meet regularly to discuss age-appropriate initiatives that can be embedded in the curriculum in an effort to promote a welcoming school environment and enhance understanding
- The district-level EIB Committee meets twice a year with members of the community to showcase the building-level work
- Faculty and staff receive monthly updates from the Equity and Advancement Officer that include resources and information meant to inform instructional practices
- Teachers and staff participate regularly in professional learning sessions with outside experts who inform them about social justice issues and how to create safe spaces for students
- The Equity and Advancement Officer meets regularly with students to provide the opportunity for their voices to be heard and to engage them in workshops with other area schools to gain ideas for EIB initiatives
- Annual school climate surveys are conducted and this feedback is used to evaluate students' sense of belonging in middle and high school
- Schools recognize a variety of cultural awareness months and holidays to celebrate differences and promote understanding
EIB Committee
EIB in the News
Families and their children had the chance to connect and take part in arts and crafts activities offered by high school volunteers on May 29.
Workshops included community, networking, inclusion, belonging, and more. Article by PWHS senior Bailey Kassis.
Spellers for Empowering Education for Nonspeakers visited the school as part of World Autism Month.
The week's activities centered on the book Uniquely Wired: A Story about Autism and Its Gifts by Julia Cook. The books were provided by a grant from the Colonial School District Education Foundation.
Muslims fast during daylight through the month-long observance celebrating unity. Iftar is the meal after sundown.
Children listened to a story and celebrated their own unique qualities by coloring and wearing bold-patterned or mismatched socks.
Conshohocken Elementary students developed their skills as steppers with weekly visits from the PWHS Step Team.
Committed to Being No Place for Hate
Each Colonial School District school is a designated No Place for Hate school. This designation is assigned by the Anti-Defamation League each year based on a school's commitment to organizing three school-wide activities each year meant to help students challenge bias and bullying, celebrate diversity, and promote respect for differences. Click below to learn more.