The Office of Innovation, Equity & Engagement

Phone Number: 518-370-8100 Ext. 40107

The Office of Innovation, Equity and Engagement works to serve the academic, emotional and physical needs of the students through the essential elements of the district's Strategic Plan. The department, led by the Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Equity and Engagement, has hired competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals who are committed to moving the district forward and preparing all students for success.

The department serves in all functions of the district including:

  • Implementation of Parent Centers and strengthening parent engagement

  • Implementation of Community Schools initiative

  • Development of partnerships with community groups, facilities, and agencies

  • Development and implementation of extended learning and weekend programming with community-based organizations

  • Development and implementation of strategies to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion goals.

  • Development of relationships with key partners to recruit and create a pipeline of diverse applicants for employment in district.

  • Lead various initiatives including My Brother's Keeper and other grant-funded programs

  • Oversee innovative extracurricular and school-day programming for boys and young men of color the academic, emotional physical needs of the students through the essential