Science & Arts Academy 1825 Miner Street Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 847-827-7880 http://www.scienceandartsacademy.org Science & Arts Academy is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational, not-for-profit day school for gifted students in Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade.

1. SAA’s Statement of Diversity and Inclusion:
Science & Arts Academy values the representation and full engagement of individuals
within our community whose differences include – but are not limited to – age,
ethnicity, family makeup, gender identity and expression, physical ability, race, religion,
sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. SAA welcomes and celebrates the
diversity of our school, and works to create and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable,
and just community that is safe and welcoming for all; we recognize to do so requires
commitment, reflection, deliberate planning and action, and ongoing
accountability.

2. Data from Assessment of Inclusion and Multiculturalism

3. Data from Assessment of Inclusion and Multiculturalism
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4. Data from Assessment of Inclusion and Multiculturalism
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5. Diversity and Inclusion
Survey Results and Next Steps
August 2017 In-Service
August 22, 2017

6. Data from Assessment of Inclusion and Multiculturalism
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7. Student Ethnicity Breakdown
(as reported by parents on enrollment forms)

8. Data from Assessment of Inclusion and Multiculturalism
187 families 56.6%

9. Data from Assessment of Inclusion and Multiculturalism

10. Diversity and Inclusion - Next Steps
● Formulation of a Board Committee on Inclusion and Access
● Look for ways to create a more diverse student body while increasing access to an SAA education
● Implement the School Self-Assessment (part two of the Assessment of Inclusion and
Multiculturalism)
● Incorporate recommendations from the School Climate Survey (part one of the Assessment of
Inclusion and Multiculturalism)
● Develop strategies to increase multicultural education and cultural competency throughout our
school
● Seek expertise and training to continue advancing this work

11. Data from Assessment of Inclusion and Multiculturalism

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13. Data from Assessment of Inclusion and Multiculturalism