Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Assessments
FOCUS GROUPS
Schenectady City School District parents, guardians, and caregivers are invited to participate in a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) focus group, available virtually and in-person. Focus groups will be one hour in duration.
The focus groups will be facilitated by members of the Tangible Development team.
Focus groups are conducted in English.
Responses in the focus groups are confidential and will not be shared with SCSD.
Parents/Guardians/Caregiver Focus Group Sign-Up
The following focus groups are open to Parents/Guardians/Caregivers of SCSD students ONLY
Click here to sign up for a focus group.
SESSION | FORMAT | DATE & TIME |
|---|---|---|
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | Virtual | May 1 at 10:30 a.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | Virtual | May 8 at 10:30 a.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | In-Person | May 17 at 5:30 p.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | Virtual | May 14 at 7:00 p.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | Virtual | May 14 at 10:30 a.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | In-Person | May 15 at 5:30 p.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | Virtual | May 16 at 7:00 p.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | Virtual | May 16 at 10:00 a.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | In-Person | May 20 at 5:30 p.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | Virtual | May 21 at 10:00 a.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers | Virtual | May 25 at 7:00 p.m. |
Single Parents/Caregiver/Guardians | Virtual | May 28 at 7 :00 p.m. |
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers of Students who have been suspended | Virtual | May 30 at 7:00 p.m. |
Who is facilitating the focus groups?
Members of the Tangible Development team will be facilitating the focus groups. You can find out more about Tangible Development and their team members on the website.
How were the categories selected?
Tangible Development collaborated with SCSD leadership to determine what groups made the most sense in terms of getting an accurate spectrum of data. Focus groups highlight underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
Will SCSD administrators be present in the focus groups?
No. There will not be any Schenectady City School District administrators, faculty, or staff present at the parent/guardian/caregiver focus groups.
What kind of questions will be asked during the focus groups?
Tangible Development focus group facilitators will ask questions about your experiences as a parent/guardian/caregiver in the the Schenectady City School District.