Highly Capable and Racial Equity Services Advisory
The goal of the Highly Capable Racial Equity Services Advisory (HC-RESA) is to advise Seattle Public Schools (SPS) on ways to ensure all SPS students have equitable access to advanced learning services.
One main objective is to gather feedback while the Highly Capable neighborhood school model is implemented. The Advanced Learning Department will use this information to make sure the new model is more inclusive, accessible, and culturally sensitive for every K-8 student.
SPS is Committed to Educational Equity
SPS is committed to a high-quality and equitable education for all children. We are dedicated to creating a learning environment that inspires and supports all students. Meaningful involvement of families, staff, and community members is important to achieving excellence at SPS.
Stakeholder input may be gathered prior to, during, and following decisions and activities.
HC-RESA members will bring an open mind and a passion for ensuring educational and racial equity for all students. They will also have a willingness to engage in inquiry, meaningful dialogue, and collaboration throughout the advisory process.
About HC-RESA Membership
The advisory will include up to 25 members appointed by the superintendent or designee including the following:
One (1) current SPS high school student.
Fourteen (14) Parent/family members whose student/s currently attend SPS.
- Four (4) from Southeast Seattle
- Four (4) from Southwest Seattle
- Two (2) from Northeast Seattle
- Two (2) from Northwest Seattle
- Two (2) from Central District
Preference shall be given to individuals who reside within the district.
Two (2) Community Partners
Two (2) Central Office Support Leaders representing:
- Department of Racial Equity Advancement (DREA)
- Family Partnerships Department, and/or
- Schools & Continuous Improvement
Five (5) Seattle Education Association (SEA)/Principals Association of Seattle Schools (PASS) representatives, one from each region.